Melbourne Cup 2026 race details and free streaming options for Flemington event
The 166th running of the Melbourne Cup takes place on Tuesday, November 3 at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne with a prize of AU$10 million.
Broadcast availability across regions
Viewers can watch the race for free on 9Now in Australia and TVNZ+ in New Zealand. Canadian audiences may access the stream via CBC Gem while US viewers use FS2 or Fox One. Sky Sports provides coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom.
Key contenders and trainer entries
Twenty-four runners will compete in the two-mile flat handicap race at Flemington Racecourse. Australian trainer Ciaron Maher has entered seven horses including favorites Point Of Law and Mr Monaco. Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien enters five horses with Trustyourinstinct and James J Braddock among them.
Jockey history and withdrawals
Jamie Melham rides Gregory Hickman's Future History in an attempt to become the first female jockey to win twice. The highly fancied horse Defiantly was withdrawn late on before the race started.
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