D-C Radio: NFL Commanders To Play On iHM's WBIG-FM

The NFL Washington Commanders have announced a new three-year partnership deal with iHeartMedia D.C. to be the team’s exclusive radio broadcast partner. 

Beginning in the 2022 season, live gameday broadcasts will run on Classic Rock WBIG BIG 100.3 FM and be featured on the station’s website and on the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. This new partnership will expand the team’s reach across the DMV, giving more fans the ability to listen and engage with the Washington Commanders on a daily basis and helping to grow the team’s fanbase in the region.

“We are excited to team up with iHeartMedia as we enter our inaugural season as the Washington Commanders,” said Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders. “After careful consideration and a thorough evaluation process, we chose iHeartMedia to join our growing list of strategic partners because of their shared commitment, creative approach and aggressive plan for elevating the fan experience through their prioritization of our football games, content and events across their many radio and online platforms. 

“The Washington Commanders are an iconic brand that we are excited to join forces with,” said Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartMedia Sports. “President Jason Wright and his team are doing great work on the branding of the Commanders and the passion fans have for this team is infectious. This is going to a powerful partnership.”

“iHeartMedia DC is thrilled to announce the inaugural broadcast partnership with the Washington Commanders,” said Aaron Hyland Region President iHeartMedia. “We are incredibly excited to deliver all of the live Washington Commanders action to the DMV and beyond by utilizing BIG100 and iHeartMedia’s unmatched reach in broadcast, podcast, streaming audio and live events.”

The partnership with the Commanders represents iHeartMedia’s 18th National Football League partnership.