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About BBC 5 Live Sports Extra (UK Only)
BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, often called 5 Live Sports Extra, is the BBC's part-time digital station for extra live sports commentary. When BBC Radio 5 Live is already covering one big event, Sports Extra steps in so fans can follow another, from cricket Test matches and Formula 1 to tennis, rugby and extra football. On this page you can find out how to listen to 5 Live Sports Extra.
More sport from the BBC
5 Live Sports Extra launched on 2 February 2002 as one of the BBC's first digital radio stations. It was created because 5 Live often had more live sport than it could fit into one schedule, and the BBC wanted fans to be able to hear every major event. Unlike most stations, Sports Extra is not on air all the time: it broadcasts when there is live sport to cover, and at other times it may be silent or carry a holding message. It is run by the 5 Live sport team at MediaCityUK in Salford.
What you will hear
The Sports Extra schedule follows the sporting calendar. Depending on the season you might hear Test Match Special's ball-by-ball cricket commentary, Formula 1 races, Wimbledon and other tennis, golf majors, rugby union and league, athletics, extra Premier League and EFL football matches, and coverage of big events such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Commentary comes from the same experts and reporters heard on 5 Live, bringing every moment to life with insight and passion.
How to listen to 5 Live Sports Extra
5 Live Sports Extra is available on DAB digital radio, digital TV, smart speakers and BBC Sounds. Because of sports broadcasting rights, much of its live commentary is available only in the UK, which is why the station is often listed as UK only. When the station is live and available in your area, you can press play above to listen. For more sports radio, try BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2, all on our site.
For extra live commentary when two big events clash, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra makes sure sports fans never miss the action.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC 5 Live Sports Extra (UK Only) 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
BBC 5 Live Sports Extra (UK Only) plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Frequently asked questions
5 Live Sports Extra is the BBC's part-time digital station for extra live sports commentary, used when 5 Live is already covering another event.
5 Live Sports Extra launched on 2 February 2002.
Because of sports broadcasting rights, much of its live commentary is only available in the UK.
No. It broadcasts when there is live sport to cover, such as cricket, F1, tennis and extra football.
Yes. You can listen to BBC 5 Live Sports Extra (UK Only) live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC 5 Live Sports Extra (UK Only) 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 BBC 5 Live Sports Extra (UK Only) 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.