The Melbourne Cup is broadcast on free-to-air television in Australia via Channel 9, with live streaming available on the 9Now platform. Coverage typically starts in the morning on race day and includes all ten races from Flemington, with Nine’s free-to-air feed and the 9Now stream handling the day’s events. If you’re outside Australia, international broadcasters or streaming services may carry the event, depending on your region. Key points:
- Australia: Channel 9 (free-to-air) for on-TV coverage; 9Now for online streaming.
- Coverage window: Australian race-day schedule typically runs from mid-morning AEDT; exact start times vary by year.
- Radio and additional digital coverage: ABC Sport and Triple M often provide supplementary coverage, with streaming options available in-app or via respective websites.
If you’d like, I can confirm the exact schedule (start times, which channel is showing the regional feed, and streaming options) for the current year or provide a quick step-by-step on how to watch via 9Now.
