About Metro FM
Metro FM is South Africa's biggest urban contemporary radio station, broadcasting 24/7 from Auckland Park, Johannesburg to listeners across all nine provinces. Owned by the SABC and on air since 1986, the station has long been a launchpad for local hip hop, R&B, house and amapiano talent.
Its schedule mixes high-energy music shows with celebrity interviews, entertainment news and the annual Metro FM Music Awards, one of the most-watched events on the South African music calendar.
Tune in online to hear flagship shows such as the breakfast Morning Flava alongside the freshest sounds from the continent and the diaspora.
How to listen to Metro FM
You can listen to Metro FM live online for free right here — just press the play button above and the stream starts instantly in your browser, on desktop or mobile. You can also tune in on 98.7 FM in Johannesburg, 91.7 FM in Cape Town, 96.3 FM in Durban, 107.7 FM in East London.
Metro FM schedule
A typical week on Metro FM. Times are South African Standard Time (SAST).
| Mon–Fri | 06:00–09:00 | The Breakfast Show |
| Mon–Fri | 09:00–12:00 | Mid-Morning Music |
| Mon–Fri | 12:00–15:00 | Middays |
| Mon–Fri | 15:00–18:00 | The Drive Home |
| Mon–Fri | 18:00–21:00 | Early Evenings |
| Mon–Fri | 21:00–00:00 | Late Nights |
| Sat–Sun | 06:00–10:00 | Weekend Breakfast |
| Sat–Sun | 10:00–14:00 | Weekend Music Mix |
| Sat–Sun | 18:00–22:00 | Weekend Sessions |