Angels Radio AM830

What Angels Radio AM830 does

Angels Radio AM830 (legal entity LAA 1, LLC) is a privately-held commercial AM radio station operating under the call sign KLAA on the 830 kHz frequency from studios at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The station is the flagship radio broadcaster for Los Angeles Angels Baseball and Anaheim Ducks Hockey in the Los Angeles market, delivering live play-by-play coverage of every Angels game alongside Anaheim Ducks hockey. It serves Southern California sports fans through a programming mix that includes flagship game broadcasts, original sports talk shows such as The SportsLodge with Roger Lodge and Under the Halo Podcast, paid specialty programming (Doctor in the Dugout, KLAA Community Cares, The SoCal Restaurant Show, Thoroughbred Los Angeles, Livin' the Good Life, The Morning Line), ESPN Radio national syndication, horse racing coverage, and Spanish-language Angels broadcasts.

Name

Angels Radio AM830

Legal name

LAA 1, LLC

Website

https://am830.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Radio Networks (MPABABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Radio Networks & Talk Stations (MPABAJAB), Sports Digital Audio Broadcasts (Live Radio, Play-by-Play, Podcasts) (MPAKAOAG), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Sports radio broadcasting
• Live game play-by-play
• Sports talk programming
• AM radio station
• Advertising and sponsorships

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising & Sponsorships: The station generates revenue through advertising sales, with a Vice President of Corporate Partnerships managing advertiser relationships. Sponsorships include show sponsors (e.g., Hoag Orthopedic Institute sponsors Doctor in the Dugout) and sweepstakes prizes provided by partners like Angels Baseball LP
2. Paid Programming: The station airs paid programming shows including The Morning Line, Thoroughbred Los Angeles, The SoCal Restaurant Show, Doctor in the Dugout, Livin' the Good Life, Coach Harvey Hyde's College Football Review & Preview, and KLAA Community Cares

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Angels Radio AM830 (KLAA-AM) is a commercial sports talk radio station that operates as the flagship broadcaster for Los Angeles Angels Baseball and Anaheim Ducks Hockey. The station delivers live game play-by-play coverage, original sports talk shows, ESPN Radio network programming, horse racing coverage, and community-focused content distributed via AM radio broadcast, HTML5 web streaming, iOS/Android mobile apps, and podcast platforms.

Product overview

Angels Radio AM830 (KLAA-AM) is a sports talk radio station based at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, operated by LAA 1, LLC. The station operates as a multi-platform audio broadcasting service combining traditional AM radio broadcasts with digital streaming. The core offering includes live game broadcasts for the Los Angeles Angels (flaggship station) and Anaheim Ducks, complemented by a diverse portfolio of sports talk shows and specialty programming including The SportsLodge with Roger Lodge, Doctor in the Dugout, KLAA Community Cares, Thoroughbred Los Angeles, The SoCal Restaurant Show, Livin' the Good Life, and The Morning Line. The station distributes content through its official Under the Halo Podcast, an HTML5-based streaming player, and a mobile app (iOS/Android) powered by AirKast, Inc. The digital platform also carries ESPN Radio programming including The Rich Eisen Show, Freddie and Harry, and GameNight. Spanish-language Angels broadcasts are available via the mobile app and online stream.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Angels Radio AM830 Live Game Broadcasts
• The SportsLodge with Roger Lodge
• Under the Halo Podcast
• Doctor in the Dugout
• KLAA Community Cares
• Livin' the Good Life
• Thoroughbred Los Angeles (Saturday)
• Thoroughbred Los Angeles (Sunday)
• The Morning Line
• The SoCal Restaurant Show
• Angels Spanish Broadcasts
• ESPN Radio Programming
• AM830 Mobile App
• Ducks Hockey Broadcasts

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Los Angeles Angels / Angels Baseball LPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLAA-AM serves as the official radio flagship station for Los Angeles Angels Baseball. The station broadcasts every Angels game live and features team-related programming including the Under the Halo Podcast, Angels Recap, and Angels Replay shows. The partnership includes studio offices located at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
• Anaheim DuckscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLAA-AM is the flagship station for Ducks Hockey. Unlike other sports broadcasts, the station is able to stream Ducks games online and through the AM830 app due to league streaming rights policies.
• ESPN RadiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAM830 carries ESPN Radio network programming including The Rich Eisen Show (9am-12pm), Freddie and Harry (12pm-3pm), GameNight (7pm-10pm), ESPN SportCenter All Night, and Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle (3am-7am). These shows are part of the station's weekday lineup alongside local sports content.
• StreamGuyscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the audio streaming infrastructure for AM830's web streams, supporting both AAC (higher quality) and MP3 formats. The same facilities are used by some of the biggest radio stations in the country.
• AirKast, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the AM830 KLAA mobile application available in Apple App Store and Google Play stores, enabling listeners to access AM830 programming on mobile devices.
• Hoag Orthopedic InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the 'Doctor in the Dugout' show hosted by Dr. Alan Beyer. The show covers sports medicine topics and injury reports with a focus on baseball-related injuries.
• Tee It Up Radio NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKLAA airs 'Livin' the Good Life' show from the Tee It Up Radio Network, described as America's #1 Independent & Family-Owned Travel, Sports, and Lifestyle Radio Network reaching millions of listeners nationally including Hawaii and Canada.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• SB Nation Radio: Sports talk radio syndication network with online distribution. Overlaps in sports talk and podcast-style audio content for sports fans, complementing (and competing with) regional sports radio stations like KLAA.
• The Athletic (Sports Audio/Podcast): Subscription digital sports media outlet with strong podcast and audio content. Competes for on-demand sports audio share of LA fans, though with a digital-first, no live broadcast model.

Broad incumbents

• Fox Sports Radio: National sports talk radio network distributing syndicated sports content across multiple affiliates. Comparable as a sports radio offering though broader in geographic reach than KLAA's single-market focus.
• Audacy Sports (regional sports radio stations): Large radio operator owning multiple sports-formatted stations across US markets. Overlaps with KLAA in sports talk radio format and advertiser category, though operating at much greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• iHeartMedia Sports Stations: Multi-market radio operator with sports talk stations nationwide. Comparable in sports talk format and ad-supported radio business model, but with significantly broader portfolio and digital infrastructure.
• Bally Sports Radio / SportsMap: Regional sports media network with affiliated audio/digital content. Overlaps with KLAA's regional sports coverage concept and advertising-supported model, though anchored in television sports rights.
• SiriusXM Sports Programming: Subscription satellite audio platform with extensive live sports play-by-play and sports talk. Competes for the same sports audio listener wallet and offers national sports coverage complementary to LA team broadcasts.
• CBS Sports Radio: National sports talk radio network operated by CBS. Comparable as a sports audio content provider but operates at national scale rather than a single regional flagship model.

Direct peers

• ESPN LA 710 AM: Los Angeles market sports talk radio station and direct competitor to KLAA, carrying ESPN Radio programming and covering Southern California sports teams. Competes for the same advertisers and sports fans in the LA DMA.
• AM 570 LA Sports: Sports talk radio station serving the LA market with play-by-play and talk programming. Directly competes with Angels Radio AM830 for LA sports listeners and local advertising revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AngelsRadioKLAA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AngelsRadioAM830
• Instagraminstagram.com/angelsradioam830

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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