Sport on BBC Radio Newcastle

BBC Radio Newcastle is the place for you to hear all the latest news and commentary on the area's major teams.

The station broadcasts on 95.4 FM, 96.0 and 1458 AM, DAB Digital Radio and online at bbc.co.uk/tyne or bbc.co.uk/wear, although some sporting events cannot be streamed online for contractual reasons.

Frequencies & times may change

Sports rights for BBC Local Radio

FOOTBALL

Our top team of commentators will bring you footballing action from Newcastle United and Sunderland - every home and away game.

Mick Lowes and John Anderson bring you every kick of Newcastle United, while Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett talk you through every shot, save and miss from Sunderland.

Throughout the season there will be regular special events such as phone-ins and fans forums. Listen into BBC Radio Newcastle to find out the latest.

You can also hear the latest from players and coaching staff throught the week on our bulletins and on the website - bbc.co.uk/tyne for Newcastle and bbc.co.uk/wear for Sunderland.

RUGBY

Kevin Williams provides commentary on every Newcastle Falcons game in the Premiership, EDF Energy Cup and beyond.

You can also hear the latest from players and coaching staff throught the week on our bulletins and on the website - bbc.co.uk/tyne.

If you would rather switch codes you can also hear coverage of Gateshead Thunder in our bulletins and on the website - bbc.co.uk/tyne.

CRICKET

Listen to full ball-by-ball commentary from Durham County Cricket Club in one-day competition on the website - bbc.co.uk/wear.

You can also catch hourly updates on county championship games in the hourly afternoon bulletins from 1630 daily.

OTHER SPORTS

BBC Radio Newcastle will also offer coverage of Newcastle Eagles basketball team and Newcastle Vipers ice hockey in bulletins and occasional special broadcasts.

You can also hear the latest speedway news from Newcastle Diamonds and Berwick Bandits in our bulletins.

TV COVERAGE

You can see the best of the football and rugby action on BBC Look North on BBC One at 1830 GMT on Mondays and the day after any midweek matches.