Sydney’s 2GB has begun 2026 by securing its position as having the undisputed No.1 breakfast show in the city, with the station also seeing big audience increases across the day.
Today’s GfK Survey 1 ratings for 2026 show the station increased its overall audience, delivering a 12.2 share – with gains across Breakfast, Mornings, Afternoons, Drive, Evenings and Weekends.
The commanding performance was led by Ben Fordham Live, which posted a decisive victory, reaching a 16.6 share (up 1.7) to claim its place as Sydney’s most listened-to Breakfast program. The winning momentum carried through most dayparts, which was evidenced by Mornings with Mark Levy, which increased its share to 14.1 (up 1.1 on last survey) and saw cumulative audience increase by 88,000 listeners.
2GB has also cemented its status as the outright No.1 in live audio streaming, with its unmatched ability to connect with audiences across all platforms. The station recorded a 32.0 commercial streaming share – a dominance that spanned all dayparts, including the competitive Breakfast and Mornings slots, which recorded massive shares of 43.8 and 32.3 respectively.
2GB Station Manager, Greg Byrnes said: “This is a magnificent start to the year for 2GB, with significant audience growth across every key shift. Ben Fordham’s stunning result in Breakfast proves he’s essential listening for every Sydneysider.
“The result is well-deserved recognition for all of our on-air and production teams. We look forward to building on this momentum as we celebrate two major milestones this year: the 40th anniversary of the legendary Continuous Call Team and 2GB’s momentous 100th anniversary.”
Highlights from GfK Survey 1 include:
- Afternoons with Michael McLaren posted a 9.7 share (up 0.6)
- Sydney Now with Clinton Maynard recorded a 6.5 share (up 0.7)
- Wide World of Sports with Adam Hawse recorded a 8.0 share (up 0.8)
- Money News with James Willis posted a 9.2 share (up 1.9)
- Nights with John Stanley recorded a 17.6 share (up 1.8)
- Weekends with Luke Grant is No.1 posting a 13.2 share (up 2.0)
- Overnights with Phil O’Neil is also No.1 recording 18.3 share (up 0.8)
Source: GfK Radio360 Ratings, 2GB Sydney Survey 1 2026, Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, Mon-Fri 6pm-7pm, Mon-Thur 7pm-8pm, Mon-Thur 8pm-12am, Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm, Mon-Fri 12am-5.30am, Market Share % Total Radio, Streaming share % AP10+ .