How to Stream the 2024 Boston Marathon Today: Start Times, Viewing Options, and More

 How to Stream the 2024 Boston Marathon Today: Start Times, Viewing Options, and More

After finishing the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts, former NHL Boston Bruins player Zdeno Chara (center) and Becca Pizzi (left) pose with their medals. Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images.

Today's Boston Marathon is set under sunny skies, with notable appearances by beloved local sports icons, including former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara. Gronkowski will act as the grand marshal, while Chara is running his second Boston Marathon.

Gronkowski will be presenting the trophy at the finish line and taking a tour of the marathon course. Returning champions Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri from Kenya will compete again, each aiming for the $150,000 first-place prize. Meanwhile, around 30,000 runners and para-athletes will take to the streets aiming to set personal records.

As the world's oldest annual marathon and one of the most renowned, the Boston Marathon is a must-see event. Keep reading to find out how and when you can watch the 2024 Boston Marathon today.

How to Stream the 2024 Boston Marathon: Viewing Times and Options

The 2024 Boston Marathon will be televised live from Hopkinton, MA, to the finish line in Boston on Monday, April 15, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET (5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. PT). You can watch the race on ESPN, or stream it on SlingTV and other platforms listed below.

Local coverage will start at 4:00 a.m. ET on WCVB 5 and continue until 8:00 p.m. ET.

How to Watch the 2024 Boston Marathon Without Cable

If you don't have cable or ESPN isn’t included in your cable package, you can still enjoy the 2024 Boston Marathon. Below are your best streaming options, all of which require an internet connection:

**Stream on Sling TV with a 50% Discount:**

For those without cable, Sling TV presents a cost-effective way to watch the Boston Marathon, which airs on ESPN. With a subscription to Sling TV's Orange tier, you get access to ESPN along with popular channels like TBS and TNT. This tier also includes 50 hours of cloud DVR storage—great for recording the marathon or other favorite events.

- **Sling TV Orange:** This plan offers 32 channels including ESPN for $40 per month.

- **Sling TV Orange + Blue:** This comprehensive package includes 46 channels, featuring ESPN and available local affiliates for ABC, NBC, and Fox, priced at $60 per month.

- **Current Promotion:** Sling TV is offering a 50% discount on the first month of any subscription tier. Alternatively, you can prepay for four months of the Orange tier at a total cost of $120, saving you $40.

**Key Features of the Sling TV Orange Tier:**

- Access to 32 channels including ESPN, TBS, TNT, CNN, and Comedy Central (where availability permits).

- Coverage of major sporting events like the Boston Marathon on ESPN.

- Each plan includes 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

With these options, you can enjoy the Boston Marathon and other premium sports content without a traditional cable subscription.