Horse racing – Tuesday November 4: Melbourne Cup
November 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 2025 Melbourne Cup is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM AEDT, taking place at the historic Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria.
This prestigious event, often referred to as “the race that stops a nation,” is the centerpiece of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, which runs from November 1 to November 8, 2025.
Key Dates of the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival:
- Penfolds Victoria Derby Day: Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Lexus Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Kennedy Oaks Day: Thursday, November 6, 2025
- TAB Champions Stakes Day: Saturday, November 8, 2025
The Melbourne Cup is a 3,200-meter handicap race featuring 24 horses, attracting competitors and spectators from around the globe. With a prize pool of $8.65 million, it stands as one of the world’s richest turf races.
Tickets for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival are expected to be in high demand. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register their interest through the Victoria Racing Club’s official channels to receive notifications when tickets become available.
Given the event’s popularity, securing accommodations and making travel arrangements well in advance is advisable.
For those unable to attend in person, the Melbourne Cup will be broadcast live across various platforms, allowing enthusiasts worldwide to partake in the excitement of this iconic event.
Please note that Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in the state of Victoria, with many businesses and schools closed to observe the occasion.
For the most current information on the 2025 Melbourne Cup, including ticketing and event schedules, please refer to the official Victoria Racing Club website.