How to watch the 2018 Boston Marathon: on the course, online, and on television

Beautiful sunrise. #boston2018 pic.twitter.com/wOuPEF50A3

— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 13, 2018

For coverage in Canada: The marathon will be carried by the cable channel TSN2 (channel 402 on Bell Fibe TV). See below for the race day schedule.

Online in the U.S.: www.CBSBoston.com (only in the New England area). Viewers in the U.K. can stream via the BBC.

Spectator viewing: Spectators planning to watch the race along the course should consult the B.A.A. website for guidelines and suggestions on the best places to watch the race, and how to travel between vantage points.

The ride-sharing service Uber is now an official sponsor of the Boston marathon and will have pickup and drop-off zones at the following locations along the course:

• Cleveland Circle – Brookline
• Washington Square – Brookline
• Coolidge Corner – Brookline
• Commonwealth Ave – Boston
• Columbus Ave – Boston
• Copley Square – Boston (Friday, Saturday, Sunday only)

.@Uber and the @BAA today announced the beginning of a multiple-year sponsorship agreement, making the rideshare company the official ride of the #BostonMarathon. Read more: https://t.co/ajwWK3wrdx pic.twitter.com/cS9q8t7YEQ

— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) March 28, 2018

For local coverage: You’re in the Boston area but prefer to watch the race from the comfort of your hotel? Weather could certainly be a factor on Monday, so tune in to CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV for continuous live coverage of the race, pre-race preparations in Hopkinton and post-race interviews. 

For national coverage in the U.S.:, NBC will carry a pre-race show Sunday evening at 8 p.m. EDT on the Olympic channel, live coverage on race day, and a Primetime Replay on Monday evening at 8 p.m.

Race day schedule: