It’s known as the ‘race that stops a nation’, and the Melbourne Cup is set to start for another year. Raced over 3,200 metres at Flemington Racecourse, the Melbourne Cup is one of Australia’s biggest events, with the day also hosting a number of other races for punters and viewers to get involved in. But where can you tune into for all the Melbourne Cup action, and what time does it all kick off? Read on to find out.
How to watch the Melbourne Cup
You can watch the 2024 Melbourne Cup on free-to-air TV on Channel 9, while will air live coverage of the race.
Stream the Melbourne Cup on 9Now
You can stream the Melbourne Cup on 9Now. The platform will show live coverage of the racing event throughout the day. Channel 9’s streaming platform 9Now is free to sign up to.
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Melbourne Cup on radio
Some radio stations, such as Triple M and ABC Radio, cover live calls and race results throughout the day, although channels and frequencies will depend on your area.
What time does the Melbourne Cup start?
The Melbourne Cup is held on the first Tuesday of November every year, with the cup falling on Tuesday, November 5 in 2024. Here are the local start times in each capital city:
- Perth: 12:00pm
- Darwin: 1:30pm
- Brisbane: 2:00pm
- Adelaide: 2:30pm
- Melbourne: 3:00pm
- Sydney: 3:00pm
- Canberra: 3:00pm
- Hobart 3:00pm
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Original article by Dean Heckscher
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