How to watch the Melbourne Cup 2025
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It's the race that stops a nation.
If you want to watch the Melbourne Cup live and free, the entire carnival, including the great race itself, it will be broadcast exclusively across Channel 9 and 9Now.
Here's your guide on how to watch the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
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What channel is the Melbourne Cup on?
The Melbourne Cup broadcast is live and free-to-air on Channel 9, with full coverage starting from 10:00 AM (AEDT).
Simply switch your TV to Channel 9 (Channel 90 in HD) to catch all the action.
Viewers can expect comprehensive race coverage throughout the day, featuring expert commentary, in-depth analysis from top racing talent, exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and real-time updates directly from Flemington Racecourse.
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Melbourne Cup 2024 at Flemington Racecourse, 05/11/2024 photo by Justin McManus. Cup winner Knights Choice ridden by Robbie Dolan. Justin McManus
How to live stream the Melbourne Cup?
If you want to watch the Melbourne Cup live stream on your phone, computer, or smart TV, the entire broadcast will be streamed live and free 9Now.
You can get the free live stream on all your favourite devices:
Smart TVs and streaming devices - check which TVs are supported
Mobile phones and tablets
Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12+)
Android phones and tablets (Android 5.0+)
Chromecast to your TV
Desktop or laptop via the website - check which web browsers are supported
You will need to sign up for a free account to get started, or download the app.
To check if the 9Now app can be accessed on your device, please visit 9Now's ways to watch.
How to watch the Melbourne Cup overseas?
While broadcast channels will be unavailable overseas, you can stay up-to-date with the latest action through the Wide World of Sports YouTube channel for exclusive content, highlights and behind the scenes footage of the Melbourne Cup carnival.
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How to watch the Melbourne Cup replay and highlights?
If you miss the race, full race replays and highlights will be available shortly after the event on 9Now and the Wide World of Sports website.
The WWOS Horse Racing Video page provides detailed highlights and analysis, making it an excellent resource for catching up on all the moments of the Melbourne Cup.
When is the Melbourne Cup 2025?
The 2025 Melbourne Cup runs on the first Tuesday of November:
Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Location: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
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What time does the Melbourne Cup 2025 start?
The main event, the Melbourne Cup, is set to jump at 3:00 PM AEDT.
For those watching around Australia, here is the official Melbourne Cup start time in your local time zone:
NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT: 3:00 PM AEDT
Queensland: 2:00 PM AEST
South Australia: 2:30 PM ACDT
Northern Territory: 1:30 PM ACST
Western Australia: 12:00 PM AWST
The all-day broadcast starts much earlier. Tune in to Channel 9 from 10:00 AM AEDT for all the expert analysis, fashion and preliminary races from Flemington Racecourse.