VRT Radio 1 is the flagship radio station of the Flemish public broadcaster VRT in Belgium. Broadcasting since 1930, it is one of the oldest radio stations in the country. Radio 1 focuses on news, current affairs, and cultural programming, with regular news bulletins every half hour. The station also provides live coverage of sporting events under the "Sporza Radio" brand.
Radio 1's musical content features a diverse mix of contemporary and classic pop and rock music, with a particular emphasis on Flemish and Dutch-language productions. The station offers specialist music programming in the evenings.
In recent years, Radio 1 has expanded its digital presence, offering on-demand content through VRT's digital platforms including VRT MAX, VRT NWS, and the Radio 1 app. The station saw significant growth in its online audience in 2024, with nearly 800,000 audio segment plays and over 1.2 million podcast starts.
Radio 1 aims to stimulate and inspire listeners with new insights, covering general news, sports, politics, culture, and science. It closely follows important societal developments and initiates social debates. The station prides itself on being the most diverse radio station in Flanders in terms of music genres and programming.