How to Watch the Melbourne Cup in Australia?
If you want to watch the Melbourne Cup live, and who doesn’t, there are numerous ways to do it.
The Melbourne Cup 2023 will once again be one of the biggest live events in horse racing. This is the race that stops a nation, the darling of Australian horse racing, though it reaches further than that these days.
The coverage from Flemington is widely available and we’ll let you know how to watch.
Which TV Channels are Showing the Melbourne Cup?
Melbourne Cup day is broadcast in Australia by Channel 10, as well as Channel 78. Coming directly from Melbourne, Channel 10 brings you news of the final field, the barrier draw and of course the race itself.
Channel 10 has the official TV rights (click here for more information to watch the Melbourne Cup on TV). That said, you can watch the Melbourne Cup online too via a live stream.
When is the Race Taking Place?
You can watch the Melbourne Cup live, on TV and online, on Tuesday, November 1, 2023. There is a full day of racing coverage, the big one going off at 3 pm local time in Melbourne.
The Melbourne Spring Carnival 2021 features several high-class events. Some of the highlights are:
- Feehan Stakes, Moonee Valley, September 4
- Makybe Diva Stakes, Flemington, September 11
- Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, Caulfield, September 18
- Moir Stakes, Moonee Valley, September 24
- Underwood Stakes, Caulfield, September 25
- Turnbull Stakes, Flemington, October 2
- Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield, October 9
- Caulfield Cup, Caulfield, October 16
- Cox Plate, Moonee Valley, October 23
- Victoria Derby, Flemington, October 30
- Melbourne Cup, Flemington, November 2
Watching Via Phone or Tablet
You can steam the Melbourne Cup in a number of ways. Via their deal with Racing Victoria, Racing.com has a live stream of the race. If you’re a member there you can watch in high quality, though there are a number of other ways.
Many bookmakers offer live coverage via their websites and apps. You can also watch via Channel 10’s 10 Play app, available for all good iOS and Android-powered smartphones and tablets.
FAQ
Here’s all you need to know about watching the 2023 Melbourne Cup live.
Where Can I Watch the Melbourne Cup 2023?
On Channel 10 and Channel 78 in Australia. If you’re abroad, major racing channels such as TVG in the States or Sky Sports Racing in the UK also show the race.
Can I Watch the Melbourne Cup Online?
Yes. Channel 10 in Australia has the 10 Play app, for desktop and mobile. Many bookmakers also offer live streams. Racing.com are also allowed to stream the race live.
Summary
There are numerous ways these days to watch the Melbourne Cup live. The best way is to get hold of Channel 10’s official coverage.
If you want to watch online, especially via mobile or tablet, there are now numerous resources. The 10 Play app gives you full coverage, while live streaming of the race is offered right around the world.
