BBC Radio Merseyside 95.8 FM live
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About BBC Radio Merseyside
BBC Radio Merseyside is the BBC's local radio station for Liverpool, Merseyside and the surrounding area. Broadcasting on 95.8 FM, it brings listeners local news, travel, weather, football and conversation, with a strong Scouse personality that has made it one of the most popular BBC local stations in England. On this page you can listen to BBC Radio Merseyside live online for free.
One of the BBC's first local stations
Radio Merseyside went on air in November 1967, as one of the very first BBC local radio stations. Since then it has been part of the fabric of Liverpool life, covering everything from the city's music heritage and maritime history to its passion for football. Over the decades it has reported on the big moments in Merseyside's story and given local people a place to share their views, memories and humour.
What you will hear
Breakfast and drive-time programmes bring the latest news, travel and weather for Liverpool, the Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and beyond. Daytime phone-ins and interviews cover local issues, culture and community life, while evenings and weekends feature music, specialist programmes and conversation. Football is at the heart of the station: Radio Merseyside covers Liverpool, Everton, Tranmere Rovers and other local clubs, and its football phone-ins are famous for passionate debate. Music shows celebrate the region's huge contribution to popular music, from the Merseybeat era to today.
How to listen to BBC Radio Merseyside
Tune your FM radio to 95.8 to hear BBC Radio Merseyside across the area. The station is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and BBC Sounds, where many programmes are available on demand. The quickest option is to press play above and listen to Radio Merseyside live straight away on any device. Please note that some live football commentaries may be restricted online. If you are in Liverpool, you may also enjoy Hits Radio Liverpool and Capital Liverpool, both on our site.
For local news, football passion and the warmth of the Liverpool accent, BBC Radio Merseyside is the voice of the city.
- 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 Merseyside 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 Merseyside plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
BBC Radio Merseyside broadcasts on 95.8 FM, and is also on DAB digital radio and BBC Sounds.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to BBC Radio Merseyside live for free on any device.
Radio Merseyside launched in November 1967 as one of the first BBC local radio stations.
Yes. It covers Liverpool, Everton, Tranmere Rovers and other local clubs with news, phone-ins and commentary. Some commentaries may be restricted online.
Yes. You can listen to BBC Radio Merseyside live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. BBC Radio Merseyside 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 Merseyside 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 Variety station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.