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With a number of professional athletes, amateur runners, enthusiasts and celebrities, like Jennifer Connelly, Randall Park, Claire Holt, Phoebe Robinson and others, the New York City Marathon brings out everyone in the city for a day of running, cheering and fun — especially with more than 55,000 runners in attendance.
Starting on Staten Island, the marathon goes throughout all five boroughs in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 2, starting at 5 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET. The race ends in Central Park on Manhattan, while it broadcasts on ESPN2.
At a Glance: How to Watch New York City Marathon Online
- When: Sunday, Nov. 2 starting at 5 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET
- Channel: ESPN2, WABC-TV (local)
- Stream online: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Keep reading below for more details on how to watch online.
How to Watch New York City Marathon Without Cable
Since the New York City Marathon airs on ESPN2, they’re also streamable on internet-based cable services that carry those networks. DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials, which allows sports fans to watch for free.
DirecTV
You can watch the New York City Marathon for free with a five-day free trial to DirecTV. All the cable alternative’s packages offer ESPN2, while the streamer’s entry-level Entertainment package comes with more than 90 channels, such as ESPN2, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others. Plans start at $49.99 for the first month ($84.99 per month afterward); get the free trial here.
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited is live-streaming the New York City Marathon. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for ESPN Unlimited and get Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 per month for the first 12 months.
ESPN Unlimited includes all of the sports network’s channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ABC on ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and others, as well as original programming, such as The Pat McAfee Show, 30 For 30, McEnroe’s Places, Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, Southern Hoops: A History of SEC Basketball, Deion’s Double Play and others. Meanwhile, it comes with streaming access to live sports from NBA, UFC, Formula 1, NHL, MLB and other sports leagues.
Fubo
Watch the New York City Marathon on ESPN2, along with more than 240 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $54.99 for your first month of service ($84.99 per month afterward with Fubo’s current deals). The TV streaming service offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can watch online for free.
Hulu + Live TV
To livestream the New York City Marathon online on ESPN2, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option with plans starting at $82.99 per month.
Additionally, the streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, MTV, FX and more. It also comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
Sling
Sling TV is one of the cheapest options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the New York City Marathon on ESPN2. The Sling Orange + Blue plan also includes Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, CNN, Fox News, TNT, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC, MSNBC and much more.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability depend on your location and TV market.
How to Watch the New York City Marathon With Cable
The 2025 New York City Marathon airs on ESPN2. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on ESPN.com or the ESPN mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
