Vanderbilt athletics extend radio deal with Cromwell Media, what you need to know

Vanderbilt announced Aug. 28 that it has extended its radio partnership with Cromwell Media , which has broadcast various Commodores sporting events for the last six years.

As part of the multiyear extension there will be weekly programming and 102.5 FM will continue as the main flagship station for Vanderbilt football , men's basketball and baseball games. Also, 94.9 FM will broadcast all Vanderbilt women's basketball games and will air broadcasts when conflicts occur with the Nashville Predators schedule.

"We're incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Cromwell Media and provide Commodore fans across Middle Tennessee with a home for Vanderbilt Athletics," said Sean Ferretti, general manager of Vanderbilt Sports Properties, in a school release. "Vanderbilt has a rich tradition on the airwaves in Music City, and we're excited to build on that legacy alongside a tremendous partner in Cromwell Media. With 102.5 The Game and 94.9 The Fan, Commodore fans will continue to have outstanding access to the teams they love throughout the region."

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How to listen to Vanderbilt sports outside of Nashville

The Vanderbilt Sports Network will include the following stations outside of Nashville:

Johnson City/Tri-Cities (WETB 93.7 FM, 790 AM)

When will the Vanderbilt Sports Network begin broadcasting in 2026?

The Commodore Hour radio show will air at 6 p.m. on Monday, beginning Aug. 31.

The first live event broadcast will be at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5 when the Commodores open the 2026 football season against Austin Peay.

Paul Skrbina is a sports enterprise reporter covering the Predators, Titans, Nashville SC, local colleges and local sports for The Tennessean. Reach him at pskrbina@tennessean.com and on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) @paulskrbina .