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It’s almost the first Sunday of November, which means it’s time for the New York City Marathon. The race, which winds through all five boroughs, draws top athletes, amateur runners, and usually a batch of celebrities. A record 55,646 runners finished the race last year.
At a Glance: How to Watch the NYC Marathon
If you’re looking to watch the 2025 NYC Marathon — whether for a loved one in the race or the athletes competing — read on. Ahead is a quick guide on how to livestream the NYC Marathon online without cable this year.
How to Watch the NYC Marathon Online
The 2025 NYC Marathon is airing nationally on ESPN2 and locally in the New York City area on WABC-TV. Here’s a list of live TV streaming services you can use to watch the NYC Marathon online without cable:
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DirecTV
➤ $69.99/month (best plan)
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV carries both ESPN2 and local WABC-TV in the NYC area, meaning you can watch the NYC Marathon online no matter where you’re located. Both channels are included in DirecTV’s MySports package, which costs $69.99 a month. However, you can get a five-day free trial to start and $10 off each of your first two months.
Fubo
➤ $55.99/month
➤ Up to $30 off first month
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Fubo also carries ESPN2 and local WABC-TV for NYC Marathon livestreams. The channels are available in Fubo’s Sports + News package, which also includes ESPN Unlimited. You get a five-day free trial, the first month costs $45.99, and then it costs $55.99 a month thereafter.
ESPN Unlimited
➤ $29.99 a month / $299.99 a year
➤ BUNDLE DEAL: get Disney+ and Hulu for free for 12 months when you sign up for ESPN Unlimited
Another way to livestream the NYC Marathon is with ESPN’s new service, ESPN Unlimited, which includes streams of all ESPN channels. ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99 a month, but doesn’t offer a free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $82.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
You can also livestream the NYC Marathon online with Hulu + Live TV. This service starts with a three-day free trial and costs $89.99 a month after that. Right now, however, new subscribers can save $25 on each of their first three months.
Stream the NYC Marathon for Free
Want to watch the NYC Marathon for free? Grab a free trial to DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV to watch the NYC race for free.
When is the 2025 NYC Marathon? Date, Start Time
The 2025 NYC Marathon takes place Sunday, Nov. 2. Here are the start times for each group:
8:00 a.m. ET: Men’s Professional Wheelchair
8:02 a.m. ET: Women’s Professional Wheelchair
8:22 a.m. ET: Handcycle and Athletes with Disabilities
8:35 a.m. ET: Elite Women’s Division
9:05 a.m. ET: Elite Men’s Division
9:10 a.m. ET: Wave 1
9:45 a.m. ET: Wave 2
10:20 a.m. ET: Wave 3
10:55 a.m. ET: Wave 4
11:30 a.m. ET: Wave 5
