Melbourne Cup 2026 live stream: where to watch — Tuesday, November 3 at 3pm AEDT (4am GMT, 11pm ET / 8pm PT on Monday, November 2) at Flemington Racecourse. The 166th running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup offers a AU$10 million prize pool and features 24 runners, including Point Of Law, Future History, Trustyourinstinct, and Goodie Two Shoes.
Jamie Melham rides Future History in pursuit of becoming the first female jockey to win the race twice. Defiantly was withdrawn late. No technology launch is involved, this is a horse racing event. File under apps, not gadgets.
| Country | Channel or service | Free or paid |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Channel 9, 9Now, Racing.com, Sky Racing | Free |
| New Zealand | TVNZ 1, TVNZ+ | Free |
| United States | FS2, Fox One (with 3-day free trial), YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling TV | Paid (Fox One $19.99/month after trial. Sling Select $29.99/month, Blue $45.99/month). FS2 and trials are free during trial period |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Racing, At The Races Player | Paid (Sky Sports from £22–£35/month. At The Races Player £9.99/month) |
| Canada | CBC Sports, CBC Gem | Free |
Free options
You can watch the Melbourne Cup 2026 for free in Australia (Channel 9 and 9Now), New Zealand (TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+), and Canada (CBC Sports and CBC Gem). In the US, Fox One offers a 3-day free trial, enough to cover the race, but requires sign-up. No other free, officially licensed US stream is confirmed by the sources.
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