Viewers from the UK will be setting an early alarm if they want to catch the 2026 Melbourne Cup live.
Australia's most famous race in takes place in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with Britain hoping to win the contest for just the second time. Charlie Appleby's Cross Counter remains Britain's sole winner in the race.
Ireland have fared far better down the years and Joseph O'Brien heads to Flemington in search of a third success. Rekindling and Twilight Payment landed the spoils in 2017 & 2020 respectively and O'Brien could saddle six runners this time around.
Melbourne Cup, UK TV channel & live stream
Sky Sports Racing will show live TV coverage of the 2026 Melbourne Cup for viewers based in the UK.
'The race that stops a nation' will also be available to watch via bet365's horse racing live streaming service.
In order to watch, customers will either have to have a funded sportsbook account or to have placed a bet within the previous 48 hours.
Melbourne Cup venue & start time
Flemington will host the Melbourne Cup as ever, where runners are scheduled to race at 04:00 GMT on Tuesday 4th November.
