Would you like to speak directly into the ears of more than 10,000 of the world’s biggest chess enthusiasts on a weekly basis? Perpetual Chess is already very popular within the chess world, and podcasts are growing quickly, so Perpetual Chess has seen steady and consistent growth. As of this writing, in April of 2026, Perpetual Chess has released over 450 episodes, and has eclipsed 7 million total downloads/streams across platforms! Our listeners run the gamut from Grandmasters to obsessive adult improvers. We even get some listeners from those who are brand new to the game and hungry to learn more about it. Perpetual Chess is listened to in over 100 countries, with about 60% of downloads coming from within the United States.
Podcasts have been shown to be a very effective medium in which to advertise, and there aren’t that many ways to reliably reach chess fans directly. Whether you are a chess retailer, chess education site, large chess tournament, chess playing site, or a direct-to-consumer business looking for an engaged audience, Perpetual Chess ads can be a great way to raise awareness about your company.
Above are 2025 rolling download for-audio only. It does not include the growing Perpetual Chess YouTube audience.
Advertising rates are commensurate with podcast industry standards, based on the number of downloads per episode, and a discount can be arranged for longer-term partnerships. As of this writing, in April of 2026 there is limited availability for ad partners. If you are interested in finding out more about advertising, please contact Perpetual Chess via the webpage here, or email ben at perpetualchesspod.com
Thanks for your interest!