Where to Watch the 2021 Boston Marathon Live

After being delayed 18 months amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the iconic Boston Marathon is finally back in-person to mark its 125th anniversary. NBC Sports’ Paul Swangard will call the race, with additional input from seven-time Paralympian Chris Waddell and two-time Olympian Kara Goucher.

While there will be new pandemic safety measures — such as the first-ever rolling start times, less participants, and required proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test — it’s still the event you know and love.

Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the historic race.

WHEN IS THE 2021 BOSTON MARATHON?

The 2021 Boston Marathon kicked off at 8:02 a.m. ET, with the professional men’s race starting at 8:37 a.m. and the professional women’s race starting at 8:45 a.m. It’s expected to continue throughout the day, as runners complete the 26.2 mile event.

WHERE CAN I WATCH THE 2021 BOSTON MARATHON?

The race is being broadcast on NBC Sports Network, with coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. ET. It’s also being covered on the local CBS news station WBZ-TV, which kicked things off with athlete interviews at 7 a.m. ET.

CAN I STREAM THE 2021 BOSTON MARATHON?

No cable? No problem. The Boston Marathon can also be streamed live on Peacock (with coverage beginning at 7:30 a.m. ET), NBCSports.com, and the NBC app.

WHAT IF I CAN’T WATCH THE 2021 BOSTON MARATHON LIVE?

No worries. The Boston Marathon will be rebroadcast on NBC’s Olympic Channel at 8 p.m. ET, as well as on myTV38 in Boston.