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About 1866 Sport
1866 Sport is the in-house radio station of Chesterfield FC, named after the year the club was founded. It provides exclusive live commentary on every Chesterfield match, home and away, along with music, sports news and features, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On this page you can listen to 1866 Sport live online for free.
The voice of the Spireites
Chesterfield FC, known as the Spireites after the town's famous crooked spire, is one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world. The club launched 1866 Sport ahead of the 2021 season, and the station went on air on Saturday 21 August 2021, when Chesterfield kicked off their season at Aldershot Town. It got off to a winning start, and since then it has become the go-to place for supporters who cannot make it to the game. Commercial partners sponsor the commentary, and the station also offers advertising opportunities for local businesses.
What you will hear
On match days, 1866 Sport brings exclusive commentary on every Chesterfield game, with commentator Phil Tooley joined by expert summarisers, along with pre-match build-up and post-match interviews with players and staff. Cup ties are covered too, so fans never miss a big moment. Between matches, the station plays music around the clock and carries sports news, features and club content, keeping the Spireites community connected throughout the week. The club also produces official podcasts.
How to listen to 1866 Sport
1866 Sport is available online, through the 1866 Sports Radio app and on smart speakers such as Alexa. The easiest way is to press play above, and the 1866 Sport live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you live in Derbyshire, you may also enjoy BBC Radio Derby and BBC Radio Sheffield, and sports fans can find BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT and FCUM Radio on our site.
For every Chesterfield match and the voice of the Spireites, 1866 Sport is the club's own station.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to 1866 Sport live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
1866 Sport plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Sports
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Frequently asked questions
1866 Sport is Chesterfield FC's in-house radio station, named after the year the club was founded.
1866 Sport launched on Saturday 21 August 2021, for Chesterfield's match at Aldershot Town.
Yes. It provides exclusive commentary on every Chesterfield match, home and away.
Press play at the top of this page to listen for free, or use the 1866 Sports Radio app or a smart speaker.
Yes. You can listen to 1866 Sport live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. 1866 Sport plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open 1866 Sport here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Sports station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.