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Tokyo Marathon 2026 Live Streams: Free Channels, Schedule & Preview

Sutume Kebede has gone back-to-back in Tokyo – and broke the course record last year

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After an emphatically successful defence of her title 12 months ago, Sutume Kebede has returned to the streets of the Japanese capital to do it all over again. The Ethiopian broke the course record with a 2:15:55, but she's not the fastest in the field by a long chalk.

Brigid Kosgei is the former world record holder (2:14:04) and the 2022 Tokyo Marathon champion (2:16:02), but she's yet to win a World Marathon Major since. Aged 32, there's a growing sense that this could be a defining season for the Kenyan legend.

And reigning Chicago Marathon champion (2:14:57) Hawi Feysa and Rosemary Wanjiru, who's tasted victory in the 2023 Tokyo Marathon (2:16:28) and 2025 Berlin Marathon (2:21:05), aren't here to make up the numbers.

Reigning champion Tadese Takele (2:03:23) has been handed a double-boost, with the injury-enforced withdrawals of 2025 runner-up Timothy Kiplagat and 2024 Berlin champion Milkesa Mengesha. However, the Ethiopian is still one of seven contenders with sub-2:04 personal bests.

Included among them are Kenya's two-time Tokyo bronze medalist Vincent Kipkemoi, who's yet to win a WMM, and his compatriot Alexander Mutiso, the 2024 London winner (2:04:01).

Here's where to watch Tokyo Marathon live streams online from anywhere, and potentially for FREE.

Viewers in Japan can watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 FREE of charge on TVer.

Outside Japan right now? Use Nord VPN to unlock the free Tokyo Marathon coverage.

How to watch any Tokyo Marathon stream using a VPN

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How to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, Tokyo Marathon coverage is available to stream on Flo Track, which costs

29.99/month or

150/year.

Outside the US? Use Nord VPN to watch the Tokyo Marathon as usual.

How to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 live streams in the UK

In the UK, the 2026 Tokyo Marathon is being shown on Discovery+, which starts at £3.99/month.

There's also a £30.99/month plan that includes TNT Sports, which will be available through the UK's new HBO Max platform on March 26.

Traveling away from the UK? Use a VPN to watch Discovery+ from abroad while you're away from home.

How to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 live streams in Canada

In Canada, the Tokyo Marathon is being shown on Flo Track, which costs US

29.99/month or US

150/year.

If you aren't in Canada right now, simply use a VPN to tune in from overseas.

The 2026 Tokyo Marathon appears to have slipped through the cracks in Australia.

If you're in Australia from Japan, the US, UK or Canada, however, a VPN will help you tune in. Nord VPN is the one we recommend above all others.

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Yes! As outlined above, free Tokyo Marathon coverage is available on TVer in Japan.

Fans away from home can use a VPN to watch the free coverage from abroad.

Can I watch the 2026 Winter Olympics on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with all things Tokyo Marathon on the official social media channels on Instagram (@Tokyo Marathon Foundation), You Tube (@Tokyo Marathon Foundation) and Facebook (@Tokyo Marathon Foundation).

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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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Key Takeaways

Tokyo Marathon 2026 Live Streams: Free Channels, Schedule & Preview
Sutume Kebede has gone back-to-back in Tokyo – and broke the course record last year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission
After an emphatically successful defence of her title 12 months ago, Sutume Kebede has returned to the streets of the Japanese capital to do it all over again
Brigid Kosgei is the former world record holder (2:14:04) and the 2022 Tokyo Marathon champion (2:16:02), but she's yet to win a World Marathon Major since