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--> Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road Flemington
--> When: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
On Tuesday 3rd November 2026 all eyes will be on "the race that stops the nation", the $10 million Melbourne Cup. Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Flemington Racecourse Gates open:...
--> P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub | Southbank, Shop G14-16, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Southbank
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Come and watch the AFL Finals Series & Grand Final at P.J's Melbourne! AFL Final Series Live on our screens AFL Grand Final Series Live & Loud, Saturday 26th September. Big screens, cold...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Grand Final day is sorted at Sailors' Rest! Join us on Saturday 26 September as we show the AFL Grand Final live & loud on the Rooftop. Grab your mates, settle in with something cold and catch all...
--> Melbourne Cricket Ground, Barassi Way, Jolimont
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
and then there were 4 teams left in the race for AFL Premiers 2026. This comiong weekend there are two Preliminary Finals, starting with Sydney Swans face Fremantle at the SCG on Friday night,...
--> Hophaus Bar, Shop MR5, Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct Southbank
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Get into the atmosphere of Melbourne on this iconic day and watch the Grand Final live and loud! AFL Grand Final Great food, great beer and the best views of the CBD and the Yarra...
--> Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel Street South Yarra
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Grand Final Day at Temperance. Big screens, cold beers, good pub food and great atmosphere. AFL Grand Final Saturday 26 September 2026 Doors open 12pm - secure your table for lunch and stay...
--> BearBrass, Shop 3A, Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct Southbank
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Experience all the excitement and atmosphere of Grand Final Day at BearBrass on Saturday 26 September, right in the heart of Southbank. Open from 9am to fuel yourself with breakfast or lunch...
--> Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, Building 3, 6 Riverside Quay Southbank
--> When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Relax in the comfort of Ludlow Bar by the river before or after the game. AFL Grand Final Live & Loud Why not watch the game in the public bar, big screens in the public bar and on the...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Sunday 20th September 2026 - Saturday 26th September 2026
In the lead up to the Australian Football League Grand Final on Saturday 26th September 2026, catch all the footy fever during AFL Grand Final Week. Be a part of all the Toyota AFL Grand Final...
--> Melbourne Cricket Ground, Barassi Way, Jolimont
--> When: Saturday 19th September 2026
Two massive Preliminary Finals, starting with Sydney Swans v Fremantle at the SCG on Friday night, followed by Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions on Saturday night at MCG in Melbourne. Preliminary...
--> Rod Laver Arena, 200 Batman Avenue Melbourne
--> When: Monday 11th January 2027 - Sunday 31st January 2027
The countdown to the Australian Open 2027 is on! The start of the sporting year in Melbourne means only one thing - the Australian Open. Australian Open Monday 11th January 2027 - Sunday 31st...
--> Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
--> When: Saturday 28th November 2026
Kryal Castle Rodeo Saturday 28th November 2026 @ Kryal Castle For one day only, Kryal Castle transforms into an arena of elite horsemanship, raw power, and high-stakes competition. The...
--> Bendigo Racecourse, Heinz St, White Hills Bendigo
--> When: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ Bendigo Racecourse The APIAM Bendigo Cup is recognised as the feature thoroughbred event in country Victoria, the Bendigo Cup is a must-attend race day for anyone...
--> Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street Caulfield East
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026 - Saturday 17th October 2026
Beverly Returns to the 2026 Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival After Sold-Out Debut Following a sold-out debut at the 2025 Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival, Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) and Beverly...
--> Melbourne Cricket Ground, Barassi Way, Jolimont
--> When: Saturday 26th December 2026 - Wednesday 30th December 2026
Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia goes head-to-head at the iconic Boxing Day Test. Cricket's best of the best collides at the iconic Boxing Day Test! Watch Australia and New Zealand go...
--> Warrnambool Racecourse, 2-64 Grafton Road Warrnambool
--> When: Tuesday 4th May 2027
Tuesday 4th May 2027 @ Warrnambool Racecourse Gates open at 9:30am Country Racing. It's Got It All! Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected. Come and support...
--> Port Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 26th December 2026
Cock of the Bay (Boxing Day Dash) Bay Yacht Race This hugely popular race on Port Phillip Bay is held each year on Boxing Day (26th Decmber). The 34nm course starts near Station Pier in Port...
--> Melbourne
Country racing plays a prominent role in the heart and soul of Victoria. When you hear the thundering hoofs of the thoroughbred meet the fresh country turf racing truly comes alive. What's On...
--> Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road Flemington
--> When: Friday 23rd October 2026 - Saturday 24th October 2026
In 2026, the two-day Cox Plate Carnival will be held at Flemington Racecourse while Moonee Valley Racecourse is being renovated. Significant group one races in the Australian racing calendar - the...
--> Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road Flemington
--> When: Thursday 5th November 2026
Thursday 5th November 2026 Flemington Racecourse Oaks Day is traditionally known as Ladies Day. The tradition of Oaks Day is beauty, femininity, style and grace. It's a day that the...
--> Melbourne Showgrounds, Corner Epsom Road and Langs Road, Ascot Vale
--> When: Thursday 11th November 2027 - Sunday 14th November 2027
2024 was our biggest and best lineup ever! We're talking Australia's largest equine marketplace featuring over 300 brands, we've got 67 hours of competition taken up by 34 different events, we...
--> Warrnambool Racecourse, 2-64 Grafton Road Warrnambool
--> When: Wednesday 5th May 2027
Wednesday 5th May 2027 @ Warrnambool Racecourse Gates open at 9.30am Country Racing. It's Got It All! Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected. Come and support...
--> Geelong Racecourse, 99 Breakwater Road Breakwater
--> When: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Wednesday 21st October 2026 @ Geelong Racecourse The Geelong Cup is a Group 3 Australian horse race held by the Geelong Racing Club. Held at the Geelong Racecourse, the Geelong Cup is...
--> Golden Plains Soccer Club Bannockburn
--> When: Saturday 24th October 2026
The Pipes Are Calling: The Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival Returns The stirring skirl of the pipes, the clash of strength and skill, and the timeless beauty of Celtic music and dance are...
--> Warrnambool Racecourse, 2-64 Grafton Road Warrnambool
--> When: Thursday 6th May 2027
Thursday 6 May 2027 @ Warrnambool Racecourse Gates open at 9:30 Country Racing. It's Got It All! Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected. Come and support the...
--> Beckley Park, Broderick Road, Corio
Greyhound Racing every Tuesday and Friday at Beckley Geelong. For the premium greyhound racing experience, the brand new state of the art Beckley Centre is a winner. First class in every way,...
--> The Meadows, 80 Northcorp Boulevard Broadmeadows
The Melbourne Greyhounds reside at The Meadows, Australia's premier greyhound racetrack. Race meetings are held on Wednesday and Saturday nights and are FREE to attend. The Meadows also...
--> Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club, South Rock Road Newham
--> When: Tuesday 26th January 2027
Kyneton & Hanging Rock Racing Club Tuesday 26th January 2027 Gates open at 11:00 Racing. The way it's meant to be! Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected. Come...
--> Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road Flemington
--> When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Victoria Derby Day Saturday 31st October 2026 Flemington Racecourse Cup Week starts with a fusion of monochrome fashion, first-class racing and celebrations at Victoria Derby Day. As one...
--> Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
This October, Kryal Castle proudly celebrates the strength, skill and spirit of the incredible women shaping our industry. Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026 @ Kryal...
--> Mountjoy Parade Lorne
--> When: Friday 8th January 2027
The Lorne Mountain to Surf is a 8-kilometre fun-run held in January at Lorne. The much-loved Lorne Pier to Pub and Lorne Mountain to Surf events are making a much-anticipated return in 2026,...
--> Mountjoy Parade Lorne
--> When: Saturday 9th January 2027
The Lorne Pier to Pub is an annual 1.2-km open water swimming race held in January at Lorne. The much-loved Lorne Pier to Pub and Lorne Mountain to Surf events are making a much-anticipated return...
--> Mountjoy Parade Lorne
--> When: Saturday 9th January 2027
The Lorne Pier to Pub is an annual 1.2-km open water swimming race held in January at Lorne. The much-loved Lorne Pier to Pub and Lorne Mountain to Surf events are making a much-anticipated return...
--> Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road Flemington
--> When: Saturday 31st October 2026 - Saturday 7th November 2026
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an unequalled world-class event that encompasses the finest racing, entertainment, fashion, culture, food and wine all in one place - Flemington. Held across four...
--> Melbourne
Starting from the heart of the city we walk along the Yarra River into Melbourne's world famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports history ranging from the Olympics, cricket,...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 1st October 2027 - Saturday 13th November 2027
The greatest event in men's rugby is heading down under in 2027. Men's Rugby World Cup (rugby union), taking place from October 1 to November 13, 2027. Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 Dates: 1...
--> Yarra River Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 6th March 2027 - Monday 8th March 2027
Saturday 6th March 2027 - Monday 8th March 2027 Location: Yarra River - Batman Avenue - Melbourne Price: Free The best in waterskiing and wakeboarding get set to compete in the 66th Moomba...
--> Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Back Beach Road Cowes
--> When: Thursday 22nd October 2026 - Sunday 25th October 2026
Start your engines for the last time in Victoria. Join us as Phillip Island roars to life this October as the fastest sport on two-wheels returns to the holy grail of racetracks for the 2026...
--> Melbourne Cricket Ground, Barassi Way, Jolimont
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026 - Sunday 11th October 2026
The 48th annual Melbourne Marathon returns to Australia's sporting capital on Sunday 11th October 2026. Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival The 2026 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival enters its most...
--> Accor Stadium Sydney
--> When: Sunday 4th October 2026
The Grand Final is the pinnacle of the NRL & NRLW Telstra Premiership, where an entire season's worth of commitment, determination and sacrifice for players, and fans alike, culminate with an...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 1st August 2026 - Saturday 14th November 2026
Sydney - Melbourne - Adelaide - Townsville The PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour brings together Australia's toughest professional bull riders and rankest bulls for an unforgettable spectacle...
--> Australia
Experience the thrill of the Repco Supercars Championship as Australia's premier touring car series returns for another action-packed season. Featuring the country's best drivers and iconic...
--> Sandown: Racecourse + International Motor Raceway, 591-659 Princes Highway Springvale
--> When: Friday 6th November 2026 - Sunday 8th November 2026
The Repco Finals Series arrives at Sandown Raceway! This is the driver's last chance to make the big dance! Expect high-stakes racing, off-track entertainment, car displays, and plenty of food...
--> Bells Beach | Torquay, Bells Beach Road Torquay
--> When: Thursday 25th March 2027 - Sunday 4th April 2027
Thursday 25th March 2027 - Sunday 4th April 2027 @ Bells Beach | Torquay Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy Bells Beach means Australian surfing heritage. As one of the sport's...
--> Riverslide Skate Park, Boathouse Drive, Alexandra Gardens Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 6th March 2027 - Monday 8th March 2027
Saturday 6th March 2027 - Monday 8th March 2027 Location: Riverslide Skate Park Price: Free 5 days of world class action sports in the heart of the @moombafestival Catch all the action...
--> Portsea Pier Portsea
--> When: Friday 30th October 2026
This year, the Melbourne to Devonport, The Rudder Cup, Australia's oldest ocean race, will be honoured as the ORCV race that runs on the "Melbourne Cup" long weekend. With a start off Queenscliff,...
--> Australia
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Sydney on October 15, 2026. Jointly hosted by Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, the 31-day event features 26 teams across three...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 1st October 2027 - Saturday 13th November 2027
The eleventh edition of Men's Rugby World Cup is coming to Australia in 2027. Three venues - Stadium Australia in Sydney, Optus Stadium in Perth and the MCG. The match schedule and ticket...
--> RJ Rowley Recreation Reserve, 20 Melbourne Rd Rye
--> When: Saturday 9th January 2027
51st Anniversary - 2027 Rye Gift Athletics Carnival & Family Fun Day The Annual Rye Gift - The premier event conducted within the Rye Athletics Carnival & Family Fun Day. Held under the...
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Friday 25th September 2026
ALL HANDS ON DECK - THE ROOFTOP IS BACK! After a long winter below deck, we're bringing the Sailors' Rest rooftop back to life with the ultimate re-opening party you won't want to miss!...
--> Sandown Park, 29 View Road Springvale
SandownPark is the home of greyhound racing every Thursday and Monday nights. Sandown Park has been a cornerstone of greyhound racing history, providing thrilling entertainment for enthusiasts for...
--> Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street Caulfield East
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026
Some years are special. This one is once in a lifetime. The Sportsbet Caulfield Cup marks its 150th running in 2026, a milestone that promises to make an already iconic race day truly...
--> Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road Flemington
--> When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Saturday 7th November 2026 Flemington Racecourse A Celebration of Champions and Racing Excellence. On Saturday, 7th November 2026, Champions Stakes Day concludes the Melbourne Cup Carnival...
--> Tan Track, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra
4 & 8km runs starting from starting from The Pillars of Wisdom on the Tan Enjoy running jogging fun run/walks? Come run with us. Non-members welcome. Friendly atmosphere. Non-competitive...
--> The Meadows, 80 Northcorp Boulevard Broadmeadows
--> When: Saturday 12th December 2026
Saturday 12 December 2026 - TBC Prepare for the grand return of the world's most thrilling greyhound race! Debuting in 2021, The Phoenix is a beacon of excitement in the world of greyhound...
--> Caulfied Racecourse Caulfield East
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026 - Saturday 17th October 2026
Tickets are now on sale for the historic 150th Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival, giving racegoers the opportunity to secure their place at one of the biggest celebrations in the event's history while...
--> Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Road Flemington
--> When: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Saturday 3rd October 2026 @ Flemington Racecourse The Turnbull Stakes is a Group 1 staying race and is a really good lead up race in terms of the Spring Racing Carnival. It is held at Flemington...
--> Warrnambool Racecourse, 2-64 Grafton Road Warrnambool
--> When: Tuesday 4th May 2027 - Thursday 6th May 2027
The Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is the one of the best racing carnivals in Australia - and the only one that is held over three consecutive days. Experience the famous three-day May Racing...
--> Portsea Pier Portsea
--> When: Saturday 26th December 2026
Arguably Australia's most challenging ocean race, the Melbourne to Hobart starts from Portsea Pier with a 125 nm passage across the Bass Strait, between the Australian mainland and Tasmania. The...
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 29th October 2026 - Monday 2nd November 2026
After a sold out national tour, World Series Wrestling returns to Australia with its MEGA MANIA Tour! MEGA MANIA Featuring direct from the USA, one of the most in-demand superstars in the world,...
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