📍 🇬🇧 UK
Capital XTRA
About Capital XTRA
Capital XTRA is Global’s hip hop, grime and R&B station, broadcasting on 96.9 and 107.1 FM across Greater London and nationally on DAB, with a free online stream available through Global Player and this page.
It sits in a direct commercial rivalry with BBC Radio 1Xtra, which gives it a sharper identity than most digital stations manage. Where 1Xtra carries the BBC’s public-service weight, Capital XTRA operates as a straight-up commercial station, so the playlist leans toward the harder end of what’s charting in UK hip hop and R&B, with grime sitting alongside it rather than being treated as a footnote.
The stream here runs at 128 kbps MP3, which is solid enough for most speakers and headphones. If you want the full platform experience, the official home is capitalfm.com, where Global bundles it alongside its other stations.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I listen to Capital XTRA?
You can tune in on 96.9 or 107.1 FM in Greater London, or listen nationally via DAB, the Global Player app, or online at capitalfm.com. The stream broadcasts at 128 kbps MP3.
What kind of music does Capital XTRA play?
Capital XTRA specialises in hip hop, grime and R&B. It's the commercial alternative to BBC Radio 1Xtra in the UK.
Is Capital XTRA free to listen to?
Yes. Listening on FM, DAB, and via the Global Player app is free.
What frequencies does Capital XTRA broadcast on?
In Greater London, Capital XTRA broadcasts on 96.9 and 107.1 FM. Outside London, you can listen on DAB nationally or stream online.
Who owns Capital XTRA?
Capital XTRA is owned and operated by Global, a major UK radio broadcaster.
Can I listen to Capital XTRA outside the UK?
Yes. You can stream Capital XTRA online from anywhere via capitalfm.com or the Global Player app.
Station info
Country
🇬🇧 UK
Bitrate
128 kbps
Format
MP3
Language
english uk
Status
🟢 Live