Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra online
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On this page you can listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra live, free and without registration. Press play and the radio starts in your browser.
What is BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra?
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra is the BBC's part-time sport station. It brings extra live commentary alongside 5 Live, such as Test Match Special, Formula 1, football and rugby. It was called 5 Live Sports Extra until 2022.
There is no fixed schedule: the programme depends on the matches and races. Between events you hear This Is Sports Extra.
Where to listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra: DAB and online
You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra on DAB digital radio (BBC National DAB (12B)).
How to listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra online
One click on the player and the broadcast starts. Listening is free; away from wifi the stream uses a little mobile data.
Frequently asked questions
What is on 5 Sports Extra?
Live sport commentary, for example Test Match Special cricket and Formula 1.
Can I hear every match from outside the UK?
Not always: because of sports rights, some commentary may not be available outside the UK.
Contact BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
- Text: 85058 (5 Live)
- Address: BBC Radio 5 Live, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2LH
- Website: bbc.co.uk
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