The 2026 Dubai Marathon is set to reach millions of viewers worldwide on February 1, with extensive live television and digital coverage confirmed for the event’s 25th anniversary, reinforcing its status as one of the world’s most watched road races.
Held under the auspices of the Dubai Sports Council, the Middle East’s oldest international marathon will be broadcast live across every continent. Multiple African networks, including Ethiopia Broadcast Corporation, Africa XP, and SuperSport, will carry the race, while Dubai Sports Channel will deliver coverage across the Middle East and North Africa.
In the Asia Pacific region, SPOTV will broadcast the event across Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and Thailand, with Huya providing access for viewers in China. In the United States, Fortius Media and its affiliated networks will air live coverage of the race.
Highlights coverage will also extend globally, with CNBC confirmed to air the official programme across its European, Asian, and Latin American feeds. RTHK Hong Kong and a range of international inflight channels will also carry the highlights show.
Viewers without access to traditional broadcasts can watch the race live on the Dubai Marathon’s official YouTube channel with no geo-blocking, as well as on the Olympic Channel via its digital platforms. Coverage begins at 5.45am UAE time, with expert commentary from former marathon world champion and world record holder Paula Radcliffe.
H&A Media has been appointed broadcast coordinator and global media rights holder, with Prime Vision providing broadcast facilities. Alongside elite international athletes, thousands of recreational runners will compete across the marathon, 10km road race, and 4km fun run on the Jumeirah Beach course.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
