SportsRadio 610 KILT-AM Houston announced it will rebrand as 95.7 The Fan beginning Thursday, August 13, 2026, bringing its sports programming to the FM dial in place of 95.7 The Spot KKHH.
That's after more than three decades on the AM dial. No word on what happens to the 610 KILT-AM. Back to Top 40? OK, that's a Gordon McLendon era joke.
UPDATE: Here is the Audacy press release:
HOUSTON, TX – July 22, 2026 – Audacy announces the launch of 95.7 The Fan in Houston, officially establishing the company's FM sports radio presence across all top ten U.S. markets. Beginning August 13, 95.7 The Fan will launch as an FM simulcast of 610 AM, delivering the market’s leading sports talk, expert analysis, and live play-by-play coverage across both frequencies.
As part of this expansion, 95.7 The Fan will serve as the flagship FM broadcast home for the Houston Texans, bringing the game-day action and year-round coverage to an even broader audience across the region.
“Houston boasts some of the most passionate sports fans in the country, and they deserve both the content and distribution that matches their energy,” said Chris Oliviero, Chief Business Officer, Audacy. “Between our incredibly entertaining and informative lineup of local hosts and our exclusive partnership with the Texans, we are the ultimate destination for Houston sports fans. Launching 95.7 The Fan as our tenth FM sports station in the top ten U.S. markets is a proud milestone and solidifies Audacy's leadership in local sports audio. We can't wait to bring this unbeatable coverage to even more fans so they can join the conversation and stay connected to the teams they love.”
95.7 The Fan will launch with the following on-air lineup.
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CT: “Payne and Pendergast”
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT: “In The Loop with John Lopez and Reggie Adetula”
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT: “The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley”
Nightly after Texans All Access: “Area 45 with Bijani and Creighton”
95.7 The Fan is Audacy's industry-leading 23rd FM sports station. As the #1 destination for live sports talk and sports streaming, Audacy delivers a robust portfolio that includes over 40 owned-and-operated sports stations, 160 digital sports channels, and a premier sports podcast network featuring over 600 titles. Audacy is also the flagship home of more than 75 professional and collegiate teams, including the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and Golden State Warriors, and is the official audio streaming partner of Major League Baseball.
Here is the official announcement:
"For 32 years, Sports Radio 610 has been the soundtrack of Houston Sports.
We were there when the Oilers said goodbye. And when the Texans said hello.
We lived every heartbreaking moment, every impossible comeback, every championship celebration from the agony of a game seven loss.
To two World Series parades.
For three decades, one thing has never changed. We've been right here with Houston sports fans every day, every game, every season.
And now, after 32 incredible years, it's time for a fresh look, an upgrade, a new era, a new era.
Thursday, August 13th Sports Radio 610 moves to the FM dial. The voices you trust. The sports talk you love. Louder, clearer, better than ever. As 95.7 The fan, Houston sports leader with 100,000 watts of power behind us.
957 The Fan coming to you, Houston on August 13th."
