The Calgary Flames have signed a five-year agreement with Corus Entertainment to broadcast all home and away games on QR Calgary 770 AM [1].
The move secures a dedicated radio home for the NHL franchise following the sudden loss of its previous broadcast partner. This transition ensures fans in Calgary and surrounding areas maintain access to live game coverage.
The agreement comes after Rogers Sports & Media decided to shut down Sportsnet 960 The Fan [2]. As the only dedicated sports radio station in the city, its closure left the Flames without a primary radio partner for their season broadcasts [2].
Under the new five-year term [1], Corus Entertainment will manage the distribution of the team's games. This partnership allows the Flames to maintain a consistent presence on the airwaves through QR Calgary 770 AM [3].
The shift reflects a broader change in the local media landscape in Alberta. By partnering with Corus, the team avoids a gap in coverage that would have occurred had they remained without a terrestrial radio partner following the Rogers exit [2].
The team will now utilize the resources of QR Calgary 770 AM to reach its audience. This arrangement covers the entirety of the team's schedule, including both home and away matchups [3].
“The Calgary Flames have signed a five-year agreement with Corus Entertainment”
The transition from a dedicated sports station to a general news and talk format like QR Calgary 770 AM highlights the volatility of niche sports radio. By securing a multi-year deal, the Flames have mitigated the risk of further broadcast instability while Corus Entertainment gains a high-value sports property to drive listenership to its AM frequency.
