The busiest man in sports media has found an audio home for his hottest takes.
Stephen A. Smith has signed a multi-year deal with SiriusXM, giving subscribers the opportunity to hear the ESPN analyst's opinions on the biggest stories in the sports world. "The Stephen A. Smith Show" will be part of the lineup on Mad Dog Sports Radio, a fitting landing spot for Smith, who regularly argues with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo on "First Take."
But that's not all. On a separate program, Smith will be covering non-sports topics, including politics, entertainment and social issues.
Here is everything you need to know about listening to Smith on SiriusXM and a full list of sports channels that are currently available for subscribers.
Stephen A. Smith SiriusXM show schedule, channel, station
The Stephen A. Smith Show
- Show debut: Tuesday, Sept. 2
- Show schedule: Monday-Friday, 1-3 p.m. ET (replays from 6-8 p.m. ET)
- Radio station: Mad Dog Sports Radio (channel 82 on SiriusXM)
Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith
- Show debut: Wednesday, Sept. 17
- Show schedule: Every Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. ET
- Radio station: POTUS Politics (channel 124 on SiriusXM)
"The Stephen A. Smith Show" will air from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET on weekdays, and replays will air from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. You can hear the show on Mad Dog Sports Radio (channel 82 on SiriusXM in vehicles).
In addition, the media personality will host "Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith", a separate weekly show focused on current events and pop culture, beginning Sept. 17. That show is scheduled to air live on POTUS Politics (channel 124) every Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET
SiriusXM subscription plans, prices
SiriusXM offers two general plans: the All Access plan or the Build a plan. There is also an All Music plan, but it does not include sports coverage.
Here is a breakdown of each plan:
All Access plan
- Live NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA games, plus NASCAR, PGA Tour and more
- Ad-free music, news, entertainment, comedy and podcast channels
- In car + app costs $1 for three months, then $24.98 per month
- App only version of the All Access plan is free for four months, then $9.99 per month
Build a plan
- Ad-free music
- Optional add-ons for talk, news and sports stations ($5-8 more per month)
- In car + app costs $1 for three months, then $14.99-$22.99 per month depending on add-ons
What sports channels are on SiriusXM?
SiriusXM features plenty of channels that broadcast live sports and talk shows.
- ESPN Radio (channel 80)
- ESPN Xtra (channel 81)
- Mad Dog Sports Radio (channel 82)
- Fox Sports on SiriusXM (channel 83)
- SiriusXM College Sports Radio (channel 84)
- NBC Sports Audio (channel 85)
- SiriusXM NBA Radio (channel 86)
- SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio (channel 87)
- SiriusXM NFL Radio (channel 88)
- MLB Network Radio (channel 89)
- SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (channel 90)
- SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (channel 91)
- SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio (channel 92)
- SiriusXM Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 (channel 156)
- SiriusXM FC (channel 157)
- VSiN (channel 158)
- SportsGrid (channel 159)
- ESPN Podcasts (channel 370)
- SiriusXM ACC Radio (channel 371)
- SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (channel 372)
- SiriusXM SEC Radio (channel 374)
- Infinity Sports Network (channel 375)
How do I sign up for SiriusXM?
1. Go to the SiriusXM website.
2. Create an account by providing basic information about yourself and your car if necessary.
3. Provide your payment information.
4. If you have filled out all of the necessary fields, you will be able to confirm your purchase and activate your subscription.
What devices can you play SiriusXM on?
SiriusXM is available on the following devices:
- 360L Tour Radio
- Amazon
- Apple TV
- Bose
- Comcast
- LG
- Mobile, tablet and web
- Roku
- Samsung
- SiriusXM radios
- Sonos
- Sony
- Vizio