The Calgary Flames will return to a familiar radio home. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) and Corus Entertainment announced a five-year partnership Wednesday that will see all Flames home and away games broadcast on QR Calgary 770AM.
Historic fit, practical move
The new deal reunites the Flames with the station that carried the club’s Stanley Cup-winning broadcasts in 1989 and comes after Calgary’s previous sports radio outlet, Sportsnet 960 The Fan, ceased operations on July 7, 2025. The arrangement gives fans a dedicated AM signal to follow the team throughout the season — at home, in their vehicles and on the go — according to CSEC.
“We’re excited to share this news with our fans and, most importantly, to let them know we heard them loud and clear as we now have a new home for the future of Calgary Flames radio broadcasts,” said Robert Hayes, president and CEO of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation.
Tammy Cole, vice-president of audio at Corus Entertainment, framed the agreement as a return to tradition. "We are thrilled to welcome the Calgary Flames back home," she said, noting the station’s link to the franchise’s 1989 championship.
What the partnership delivers
The announcement signals a consolidation of the Flames’ audio presence after the abrupt end of Sportsnet 960, which left listeners seeking a reliable broadcast partner. QR Calgary’s programming already includes news, talk and sports, and the station will now carry every Flames game — home and away — under the five-year deal.
- Partner: Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation and Corus Entertainment
- Station: QR Calgary 770AM
- Term: Five years
- Context: Fills void left by Sportsnet 960 The Fan’s closure on July 7, 2025
Corus framed the move as both sentimental and strategic. Tammy Cole said the agreement represents a “full circle moment,” linking QR Calgary’s past with a new broadcast chapter for Flames supporters.
Implications for fans and the market
For Flames followers, the pact restores a single, consistent audio destination for game coverage — an important connection for a fanbase that prizes community rituals, from pre-game chatter to the radio play-by-play that accompanies commutes and tailgates. For Corus, the deal bolsters QR Calgary’s sports credentials and expands its audience reach into one of the NHL’s most dedicated markets.
The timing also matters for advertisers and sponsors who value live sports inventory. While the announcement did not disclose financial terms, the multi-year commitment signals confidence from both sides that AM radio remains a viable platform for hockey broadcasts despite shifting digital consumption trends.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Broadcast rights term | Five years |
| Station | QR Calgary 770AM |
| Previous radio home | Sportsnet 960 The Fan (ceased July 7, 2025) |
The restoration of a radio flagship is also a reminder that traditional broadcast platforms still carry cultural weight for sports teams. Radio play-by-play retains a unique intimacy — the broadcaster becomes the fan’s companion during games — and the Flames’ move back to QR Calgary taps into that legacy.
With the partnership now in place, attention will shift to how QR Calgary integrates game-day production, pre- and post-game programming, and whether the station will bring established Flames voices back on the air. For listeners who lost a sports radio anchor when Sportsnet 960 shut down, the new home promises continuity and a renewed connection to the team through a trusted, local frequency.
As the Flames prepare for the coming season, fans will once again tune into a dedicated station to follow every shifting line change and crucial goal — and for a market that cherishes its hockey roots, that matters.
