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Melbourne Cup 2026: Time, How To Watch Live, Horses, Jockeys, Prize Money, Sweep

The 2026 Melbourne Cup will be run at Flemington Racecourse today, Tuesday, 3 November. Australia’s most famous staying race is scheduled for 3pm AEDT, with a field of 24 set to contest the Group 1 handicap over 3200 metres. This…

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:04 PM

Key Things to Know

The 2026 Melbourne Cup runs at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 3, at 3pm AEDT.
A 24-horse field will compete over 3200 meters for $10.2 million in prize money and trophies.
The race will be broadcast live and free in Australia on Channel 9, Racing.com, and 9Now.

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The 2026 Melbourne Cup is scheduled to run at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 3, starting at 3pm AEDT. A confirmed field of 24 horses will contest the Group 1 handicap over 3200 meters, competing for a total prize pool of $10.2 million, which includes $4.5 million in cash for the winner.

The race will be broadcast live and free in Australia on Channel 9 and Racing.com, with live streams available via 9Now and the Racing.com platform. Morning betting odds positioned Hopewell Rock, trained by George Boughey, as the $7.50 favorite, followed closely by Ciaron Maher's Point Of Law at $8 and Joseph O'Brien's Trustyourinstinct at $8.50.

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