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About BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio 5 Live is the BBC's national station for live news and live sport. When a big story breaks or a big match kicks off, millions of people turn to Radio 5 Live, and searches for radio 5 live are among the most common radio searches in the UK. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio 5 Live online for free, without an app or account.
A station built on live coverage
Radio 5 Live launched on 28 March 1994, replacing the original Radio 5 with a new format that combined rolling news and sports coverage on one station. It quickly built a reputation for covering breaking events as they happen, from general elections to major world stories, and for bringing listeners into the conversation through phone-ins and texts. Today it broadcasts from MediaCityUK in Salford.
News, debate and sport
Weekday mornings start with a breakfast programme of news, interviews and business updates, followed by phone-ins and current affairs through the day. In the afternoons and evenings the focus shifts towards sport, with live commentary and reaction covering Premier League and EFL football, international football, rugby, cricket, tennis, golf, Formula 1 and much more. Shows such as 5 Live Sport and its football phone-ins are favourites with fans, and its podcasts extend the conversation beyond the live schedule. Sister service 5 Sports Extra carries additional commentaries when several events happen at once.
How to listen to 5 Live
Radio 5 Live is available on medium wave (693 and 909 kHz in most areas), on DAB digital radio, digital TV, smart speakers and BBC Sounds. You can also press play above to hear 5 Live live straight away on your mobile, tablet or computer. Please note that some live sports commentaries may be restricted outside the UK because of broadcasting rights. If you like 5 Live, you might also enjoy talkSPORT, talkSPORT 2, LBC and Times Radio on our site.
For anyone who wants to follow the news as it happens or never miss a goal, BBC Radio 5 Live remains an essential listen.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to BBC Radio 5 live 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 Radio 5 live plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Talk
Talk radio is the UK’s home of opinion and conversation: phone-ins, interviews and live debate on the stories everyone is talking about.
BBC Radio 5 live schedule
- Up All Night01:00–05:00
- Morning Reports05:00–05:15
- Wake Up to Money05:15–06:00
- 5 live Breakfast06:00–10:00
- Anna Foster10:00–13:00On now
- Afternoon Edition13:00–16:00
- 5 live Drive16:00–19:00
- 5 live Sport19:00–22:00
- Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy22:00–22:30
- Phil Williams22:30–01:00
Frequently asked questions
Radio 5 Live is on medium wave, mainly 693 and 909 kHz, and on DAB digital radio, digital TV and BBC Sounds across the UK.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live online for free on any device.
Yes. 5 Live broadcasts live commentary on Premier League, EFL and international football, plus many other sports. Some commentaries may be unavailable outside the UK.
5 Sports Extra is a sister digital station that carries extra live sports commentary when 5 Live is already covering another event.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio 5 live live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio 5 live 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 Radio 5 live 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 Talk, Sports, News station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.