Melbourne Cup 2025: How to watch the Melbourne Cup on broadcast online, TV channel, live stream and on mobile.

sportshistori.com – Published November 1, 2025 – |

It’s the race that stops a nation — and pretty much the rest of Australasia too.

If you’re keen to catch the 2025 Melbourne Cup live and free, the entire carnival — including the big race itself — will be shown exclusively on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Here’s your complete guide on how to tune in for the Cup this year.

What channel is the Melbourne Cup on?

You can watch the Melbourne Cup live and free-to-air on Channel 9, with full coverage kicking off from 10:00 AM (AEDT).

Just flick your telly to Channel 9 (Channel 90 in HD) to catch all the action from Flemington.

Expect wall-to-wall race coverage throughout the day — expert commentary, live crosses from the mounting yard, behind-the-scenes colour, fashion updates, and all the pre-race buzz you’d expect from Cup Day at Flemington.

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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.

How to live stream the Melbourne Cup

If you’d rather stream the Melbourne Cup on your phone, tablet, or smart TV, you can watch the entire broadcast live and free on 9Now.

You can stream it on:

Smart TVs and streaming devices (check which brands are supported)
Mobile phones and tablets
Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or newer)
Android phones and tablets (Android 5.0 or newer)
Chromecast straight to your TV
Desktop or laptop browsers (see which ones are supported)

You’ll just need a free 9Now account to get started — or download the app from your device’s app store.

To double-check if your TV or device is compatible, head to 9Now’s Ways to Watch page.

How to watch the Melbourne Cup overseas

If you’re travelling or living overseas, local broadcast channels won’t be available. But you can still stay across all the action via the Wide World of Sports YouTube channel, which will feature exclusive content, highlights and behind-the-scenes footage from the Cup Carnival at Flemington.

How to watch the Melbourne Cup replay and highlights

Missed the jump? No worries. Full race replays and highlights will be available shortly after the Cup on 9Now and the Wide World of Sports website.

You can also check out the WWOS Horse Racing Video page for detailed highlights, expert analysis and all the key Cup Day moments you might’ve missed.

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When is the Melbourne Cup 2025?

The 2025 Melbourne Cup will be run on the first Tuesday of November — as tradition demands.

Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Location: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne

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What time does the Melbourne Cup 2025 start?

The big one — the Melbourne Cup — jumps at 3:00 PM AEDT.

Here’s when to tune in across Australia and New Zealand:

NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT: 3:00 PM AEDT
Western Australia: 12:00 PM AWST
Northern Territory: 1:30 PM ACST
South Australia: 2:30 PM ACDT
Queensland: 2:00 PM AEST
New Zealand: 5:00 PM NZDT

Coverage starts bright and early — Channel 9 is live from 10:00 AM AEDT — with expert tips, fashion, and all the colour from Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington.

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