It broadcasts on FM, DAB, digital TV and via BBC Sounds from studios at St Peter's Square in Leeds.

Any local programming broadcast after 6 pm, such as sport and ethnic minority output, was transmitted only on medium wave with Night Network continuing uninterrupted on FM.

In 2012, the station closed its offices and studios at the National Media Museum in Bradford, where the public was able to see programmes being broadcast.

[5] On 7 December 2020, BBC Radio Bradford began broadcasting as a temporary service on the MW frequency each weekday between 6 am and 2 pm.

The service provided eight hours of opt-out programming for listeners in Bradford and the surrounding area each weekday until March 2021.

[6][7] The main VHF / FM transmitter is located at the Holme Moss transmitting station on 92.4 MHz, covering most of West Yorkshire.

[8] Local programming is produced and broadcast from the BBC's Leeds studios from 6 am to 2 pm each day and for sports coverage.

Rugby league coverage includes Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls, Huddersfield Giants, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Castleford Tigers.