USC Football Radio Station and Listening Options

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USC football’s primary Los Angeles radio station is ESPN LA 710 AM. USC Athletics identifies ESPN LA as the radio home for Trojan football, with additional affiliates and official streaming options for listeners outside the Los Angeles area. Satellite assignments can change by game, so confirm the current matchup’s listing before kickoff. Use this guide to choose the right local, streaming, Spanish-language, or SiriusXM option.

Where or How You Listen USC Football Broadcast Option
Los Angeles radio ESPN LA 710 AM
Barstow KSZL 1230 AM
Thousand Palms KJJZ-HD3 102.7
Las Vegas KSHP 1400 AM and 107.1 FM
Hawaii KGU 95.1 FM and 760 AM
Official online audio USC Trojans Game Day app, USCTrojans.com/Listen, or ESPN LA app
SiriusXM satellite radio Channels 197, 198, or 397; confirm the game’s assignment
SiriusXM app Channels 959 or 960; confirm the game’s assignment
Spanish-language USC call ESPN LA app or USC Trojans Official app; starts 30 minutes before kickoff

USC Football Radio Coverage at a Glance

ESPN LA is USC’s flagship radio outlet in the Los Angeles market. If you are near Los Angeles and want the English-language USC call on a traditional radio, tune the AM band rather than looking for a separate FM station.

The USC Trojans Media Network extends the broadcast beyond Los Angeles through regional affiliates. Those outlets are useful when the Los Angeles AM signal is weak, unavailable, or impractical where you are traveling.

A game may air on a different television network from week to week, while the USC radio call remains available through the Trojan radio network, official apps, and selected SiriusXM feeds.

How to Find Today’s USC Football Broadcast

For most listeners, begin with USC’s current game-day information, then choose the local radio, official stream, or satellite option that fits your location and receiver.

Step 1: Open the Current USC Game Listing

  1. Visit USC’s athletics site on game day and find the matchup’s “How To Watch, Listen & Follow” information.
  2. Confirm the opponent, game date, and kickoff time before tuning in. This prevents you from landing on an old listing or an opponent’s broadcast.
  3. Look for the listening section, especially if you plan to use SiriusXM. Satellite channel assignments can differ by game and by receiver type.

Step 2: Choose the Listening Route That Fits Your Location

  1. In the Los Angeles area, use the flagship terrestrial broadcast on ESPN LA 710 AM.
  2. In one of the areas served by a USC Trojans Media Network affiliate, use the station intended for that market.
  3. If you are outside affiliate range, open one of USC’s official streaming options instead of trying to pull in a distant AM signal.
  4. If you have SiriusXM, use the game-day listing to select the USC team feed rather than a national or opposing-team feed.

Step 3: Confirm You Have the USC Call

  1. Tune the station or start the stream shortly before the game coverage begins.
  2. Listen for the station identification, the USC announcers, and the correct opponent.
  3. If you hear regular sports-talk programming, another game, or the opposing team’s announcers, return to the current game listing and switch to the USC feed.

USC Trojans Media Network Affiliates

The regional outlets in the table are alternatives to the Los Angeles flagship, not signals that must be received everywhere. Choose the affiliate for the city or region where you are listening.

Desert and Nevada Listening

Barstow listeners can use the local USC network affiliate. Thousand Palms has a listing identified as an HD3 channel, which means an HD Radio-capable receiver is needed to receive that subchannel over the air. Las Vegas listeners have both AM and FM choices through the local network outlet.

Hawaii Listening

Hawaii listeners have a separate USC network outlet through the Hawaiian Sports Radio Network.

Streaming and Spanish-Language USC Football Audio

USC provides official ways to hear games online: the USC Trojans Game Day app, USCTrojans.com/Listen, and the ESPN LA app.

Open your preferred option, choose the live USC game audio when it becomes available, and verify the matchup before leaving the stream running. This is the most flexible option for listeners who are outside Southern California, traveling, or using a phone instead of a radio.

Spanish-Language Broadcasts

USC football’s Spanish-language broadcast is available through the ESPN LA app and the USC Trojans Official app. The Spanish call begins 30 minutes before kickoff, giving listeners a dedicated lead-in to the game rather than only the live action.

Choose the Spanish feed in the app rather than expecting it on the English-language terrestrial broadcast.

SiriusXM USC Football Channels

SiriusXM can carry the USC team broadcast. USC commonly lists satellite-radio channels 197, 198, or 397, while the SiriusXM app commonly uses channels 959 or 960.

If your receiver offers multiple college football feeds, select the one labeled for USC or the Trojans. A national broadcast may be available too.

Confirm You Have the USC Game Broadcast

Before settling in, run through this quick check:

  • The date and opponent match USC’s current schedule.
  • The broadcast identifies USC, the Trojans, or the USC radio network.
  • You selected the USC feed, not the opponent’s home call.
  • You chose the language you want: English terrestrial or streaming audio, or the Spanish app broadcast.
  • A SiriusXM channel matches the current USC game-day listing.

Do not assume that a station is wrong simply because it is carrying studio programming well before game coverage. When a local signal is unavailable or unclear, try the official online route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESPN Radio on AM or FM for USC football?

Tune ESPN LA 710 AM on the AM band for USC football broadcasts. The ESPN LA app is also an official way to hear USC game audio when you cannot use a local radio.

What SiriusXM channel is USC football on today?

USC commonly uses SiriusXM satellite channels 197, 198, or 397, and SiriusXM app channels 959 or 960. The exact assignment can change for a specific game, so use USC’s current game-day listening listing before kickoff.

Can I listen to USC football in Spanish?

Yes. USC’s Spanish-language football broadcast is available in the ESPN LA app and the USC Trojans Official app, and it begins 30 minutes before kickoff. Select the Spanish feed in the app rather than the standard English radio stream.

How Can I Listen to USC Football Outside Los Angeles?

Use the USC Trojans Media Network affiliate serving your area, or stream the game through the USC Trojans Game Day app, USCTrojans.com/Listen, or the ESPN LA app. SiriusXM is another option when its current game listing includes the USC team call.

Does ESPN LA Have a USC Football Postgame Show?

ESPN LA 710 AM carries USC football game broadcasts, but postgame programming can vary by date and the rest of the sports schedule. The ESPN LA app and station schedule list the postgame programming scheduled after each game.

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Matthew Yates

Matthew Yates is the voice behind Earth Repair Radio, a site dedicated to making the world of radio clear and approachable. His journey began through community service and emergency broadcasting, where he learned how vital reliable communication can be when other systems fail. With vocational training in communications and years of hands on experience,

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