What channel is the Chicago Marathon on?

NBC 5 Chicago carries the English broadcast. Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos carry live Spanish-language coverage. The listed television window is 7–11 a.m. Central Time.

Can I stream the Chicago Marathon for free?

The race's official spectator page lists streams on NBCChicago.com and TelemundoChicago.com, plus the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps and their Roku and Apple TV channels. Local or platform availability can vary, so check access before race morning.

What time does Chicago Marathon coverage start?

Live television and streaming start at 7 a.m. CT. Television ends at 11 a.m. CT, while the listed official streams continue until 3 p.m. CT.

Is there a national Chicago Marathon broadcast?

The current official race-day broadcast page lists NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, TeleXitos, and their digital streams. It does not list a separate national television window. Check the official page again before race day in case distribution changes.

Is there a replay of the Chicago Marathon?

The organizer does not list an on-demand replay window. The official streams run four hours past the end of the television window, to 3 p.m. CT, which covers the bulk of the field finishing.

Event watch guide

How to watch the 2026 Chicago Marathon

The race is Sunday, October 11. Chicago-area viewers get live English and Spanish TV coverage, plus extended official streaming through the afternoon.

Last reviewed September 2, 2026 · ~4 min read

Where can I watch the Chicago Marathon?

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Sunday, October 11, 2026. In the US, NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and TeleXitos carry the race, with the main window at 7–11 a.m. CT. The organizer's race-day page lists no separate national television window.

Step by step

Choose English or Spanish coverage. NBC 5 Chicago carries the English broadcast. Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos carry Spanish-language coverage.
Tune in at 7 a.m. CT. The live television window runs from 7–11 a.m. CT on race day.
Use the extended official stream. NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com, the stations' apps, and their Roku and Apple TV channels stream from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. CT. Availability can vary by location and platform.

Quick FAQ

What channel is the Chicago Marathon on?: NBC 5 Chicago carries the English broadcast. Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos carry live Spanish-language coverage. The listed television window is 7–11 a.m. Central Time.
Can I stream the Chicago Marathon for free?: The race's official spectator page lists streams on NBCChicago.com and TelemundoChicago.com, plus the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps and their Roku and Apple TV channels. Local or platform availability can vary, so check access before race morning.
What time does Chicago Marathon coverage start?: Live television and streaming start at 7 a.m. CT. Television ends at 11 a.m. CT, while the listed official streams continue until 3 p.m. CT.
Is there a national Chicago Marathon broadcast?: The current official race-day broadcast page lists NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, TeleXitos, and their digital streams. It does not list a separate national television window. Check the official page again before race day in case distribution changes.
Is there a replay of the Chicago Marathon?: The organizer does not list an on-demand replay window. The official streams run four hours past the end of the television window, to 3 p.m. CT, which covers the bulk of the field finishing.

Sources

The broadcast schedule

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
TV: NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, TeleXitos
Live TV window: 7–11 a.m. CT
Official stream window: 7 a.m.–3 p.m. CT

Confirmed 2026 windows for United States (Chicago market).
Where	Window	Coverage
NBC 5 Chicago / Telemundo Chicago / TeleXitos	7–11 a.m. CT	Live television window
NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com, station apps, Roku, Apple TV	7 a.m.–3 p.m. CT	Extended official streaming window
670 The Score (Audacy app)	7–11 a.m. CT	Live radio coverage

The organizer's race-day page lists no separate national television window.

Source: Bank of America Chicago Marathon — spectator information, verified September 2, 2026.

English, Spanish, and radio options

NBC 5 Chicago provides the English-language television feed. Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos provide live Spanish-language coverage over the same 7–11 a.m. CT window.

Prefer audio? 670 The Score carries live radio coverage from 7–11 a.m. CT, with streaming through the Audacy app. Radio is a useful backup when the video stream is unavailable outside the Chicago market.

What you can watch without cable

An antenna in the Chicago market can receive NBC 5 or Telemundo Chicago when the local signal is available. The official race page also lists NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com, the stations' apps, and their Roku and Apple TV channels. Those streams run four hours beyond the television window.

The race organizer does not currently promise nationwide access to those local streams. Test the official stream before race morning and keep the race's spectator page as the source of truth for any late distribution update.

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Update log

September 2, 2026:Confirmed the October 11 date, live TV window, extended stream window, English and Spanish outlets, and radio option against the organizer's current spectator page. Date cross-checked against Spot's own events row (world-athletics), which carries no tv_listings for this race — the broadcast facts above come from the organizer, not from our feed.

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