BBC Radio 5 Live
“The voice of the UK - breaking news and live sport”
909 / 693 / 990 AMDAB: BBC National DAB (12B)Live online
How to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live
Medium wave (AM)693 AM, 909 AM and 990 AM
23 transmitters
DAB digital radioBBC National DAB, block 12B
Across most of the UK – scan your radio
OnlineLive stream on this page
Smart speaker“Play BBC Radio 5 Live”
Ask Alexa or Google
About BBC Radio 5 Live
BBC Radio 5 Live is a national BBC station, broadcasting on 909 / 693 / 990 AM, and on DAB via the BBC National DAB multiplex.
RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Radio 5 Live's weekly audience at 5.5 million listeners, a 3.1% share of all UK radio listening.
BBC Radio 5 Live frequencies
The strongest transmitters are listed below. BBC Radio 5 Live has 23 FM/AM transmitters in total – see every frequency by area.
Medium wave (AM)
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern England | 909 AM | Moorside Edge | 400 kW |
| London and the South East | 909 AM | Brookmans Park | 200 kW |
| Midlands | 693 AM | Droitwich | 150 kW |
| South West England | 693 AM | Start Point | 80 kW |
| A | 909 AM | Clevedon | 75 kW |
| Central Scotland | 909 AM | Westerglen | 70 kW |
DAB digital radio
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BBC National DAB National | 12B | UK |
Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.