Melbourne Cup Day Guide 2025
The cup is raced on Melbourne Cup Day which sits at the pinnacle of the Australian racing calendar and is the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
There's nothing like being there amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to experience this unique event.
It's an exhilarating day that puts Australia firmly in the international sporting spotlight. Trainers from around the world set their sights on the Melbourne Cup, a race that is widely considered to be the best staying handicap in the world.
Each year at 3pm on the first Tuesday of November, the greatest thoroughbreds from around the world descend upon Flemington to battle it out for a chance at the $8+ million in prize money and to cement their names into history. Over 3200 metres, every competitor races towards the richest prize in Australian sport and the 18ct solid gold Hardy Brothers trophy valued at $185,000.
On Melbourne Cup Day, it is the time to be daring - as flamboyant fashion forward racegoers flock to Flemington. It is the day to make your strongest fashion statement with an exotic or outrageous ensemble. The Myer Fashions on the Field competition continues at the east end of the front lawn.
As the jewel in the Melbourne Cup Carnival crown, this iconic day is a heady mix of revelry embraced by local and international visitors set to enjoy spectacular racing, fashion and exquisite hospitality and entertainment, making it an unmissable sporting and cultural event.
Ulitimate Melbourne Cup Day Guide
Melbourne Cup Day
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❊ When ❊
Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
❊ Where ❊
Flemington Racecourse View Venue
448 Epsom Road Flemington Victoria 3031 Map
✆ Venue: 1300 727 575 | Event: 1300 727 575
❊ Web Links ❊
→ Melbourne Cup Day Guide 2025→ www.melbournecup.com
❊ Also See.. ❊
→ Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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