Seven Network will broadcast the TCS Sydney Marathon live and free across 7mate and 7plus on Saturday, 31 August 2025, starting from 6:00 AM AEST.
The national rollout gives the Sydney Marathon its most prominent TV exposure to date, as the event pushes for inclusion in the Abbott World Marathon Majors—joining the global ranks of Boston, London, and New York. Bruce McAvaney headlines the broadcast team, returning to long-form athletics coverage with his trademark precision and gravitas.
The annual race, presented by ASICS, takes runners along Sydney’s most iconic landmarks and has steadily grown its international profile. The 2025 broadcast partnership with Seven marks a strategic step forward as the event sharpens its global ambitions. Race Director Wayne Larden has called the alliance a “turning point” in positioning the Sydney Marathon on the world stage, while Seven’s Renee Quirk has reaffirmed the network’s commitment to delivering high-impact sport across both elite and grassroots levels.
Seven has been steadily expanding its athletics slate, with recent investments in domestic track-and-field and Olympic lead-ins. The addition of the Sydney Marathon—paired with marquee names like Eliud Kipchoge potentially on the start list—puts the network in step with growing national interest in endurance sports and fitness culture. This also bolsters 7plus’s live streaming credentials, offering full-course coverage across digital.
With international recognition pending and top-tier broadcast support locked in, the 2025 race is being positioned not just as a sporting event but as a broadcast showcase for Sydney and for Australia.
The TCS Sydney Marathon airs live Saturday, 31 August from 6:00 AM AEST on 7mate and 7plus.
