Here are two quick ways to start listening right now:
Quick Fix: Open radio.com/1053thefan in any browser, or grab the Audacy app (Android/iOS) and tap “105.3 The Fan.”
What’s the deal with 105.3 The Fan?
105.3 The Fan is the Dallas/Fort Worth sports-talk flagship on KRLD-FM.
As of 2026, you can catch the live broadcast through a web browser, mobile app, or smart-speaker skill. The station also simulcasts on FM 105.3, AM 1190, and the Radio.com platform.
How do I actually get this station playing?
You have three main options: web browser, mobile app, or smart speaker.
- Web Browser (any OS)
- Open your browser and head straight to https://radio.com/1053thefan.
- Click the big play button—on most connections the audio kicks in under three seconds.
- Save the page as a bookmark so you can jump back anytime.
- Audacy App (Android 11+ or iOS 15+)
- Grab the free Audacy app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the app, tap “Browse,” then “Sports.”
- Scroll down to “105.3 The Fan” and hit the play icon.
- Smart Speaker (Google Assistant or Alexa)
- Try one of these voice commands:
- “Hey Google, play 105.3 The Fan on Audacy.”
- “Alexa, play 105.3 The Fan on TuneIn.”
- You’ll hear a quick confirmation chime and the stream will start.
- Try one of these voice commands:
I tried the steps above and still can’t hear anything. What now?
Fallback options are available if the main routes fail.
- Direct MP3 Feed: Drop http://1600am.streamguys1.com/krlw-am-mp3 into any media player for a solid 128 kbps feed.
- TuneIn: Head to tunein.com/radio/1053-The-Fan-s26233/ and click “Listen Live.”
- SiriusXM App: Search “105.3 The Fan DFW” inside the SiriusXM app—note that a subscription is required.
Any tricks to keep this from happening again?
Quick habits can save you time and headaches.
- Pin the Radio.com or Audacy link to your phone’s home screen so you’re never hunting for it.
- Turn on “Download for Offline” in the Audacy app—great for those dead-zone drives.
- Set up a smart-speaker routine (“Hey Google, start my sports morning”) that fires up 105.3 The Fan at 6 AM sharp.
- Follow @1053thefan on X for instant outage alerts and alternate stream links when storms roll through.
