Where to watch 2026 New York City Marathon for free today

It's a special day for the city of New York as the 50th anniversary of the NYC Marathon takes center stage in front of countless spectators. With thousands of runners set to compete, they'll face a grueling 26.2 miles across five boroughs before finishing in the famed Central Park. FREE STREAM: Watch NYC Marathon for freeA handful of celebrities and former athletes will also compete in today's race, such as mentalist Oz Pearlman, 'Catfish' host Nev Schulman and former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber.If you're a runner like me who's looking to find a bit of inspiration to get out and run, or you're a sports fan who loves to watch the top events in the world, there's actually ways to stream it for free today.Check out every way to watch the marathon for free below:Watch NYC Marathon for freeHow to watch NYC Marathon today for freeToday, the NYC Marathon sees almost 60,000 runners tackle one of the top races in the world. The NYC Marathon airs on ESPN2, which is available to be streamed for free through select streaming platforms like Fubo, Hulu+Live TV and YouTube TV.NYC Marathon TV scheduleSunday, Nov. 1 - NYC Marathon race coverage - 8-11:30 a.m. ET - Watch freeFubo TVThe easiest way to stream the NYC Marathon is with Fubo TV. You can enjoy a five-day free trial, unlimited cloud DVR and access to more than 200 live channels including ESPN, FOX, CBS and other local networks.Hulu + Live TVHulu+ Live TV gives viewers access to hundreds of live channels, including ESPN2, so you can stream the NYC Marathon today. You can try Hulu+ Live TV for free with a three-day trial.Hulu + Live TV has a few different subscription plans you can choose from and they vary by price and features like advertisements and additional streaming services.YouTube TVGet local and national broadcasts and nearly 30 dedicated sports channels on the YouTube TV Sports Plan for $44.99 for your first six months and $64.99 after that. Looking for out-of-market NFL games? Adding the NFL Sunday Ticket for $30 per month for 8 months for new users or $47.50 for returning users. YouTube TV offers a 10-day free trial to new subscribers.Stream the NYC Marathon for freeThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where to watch 2026 New York City Marathon for free todayOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.