The 2026 Melbourne Cup is on Tuesday 3 November, not November 4. In Perth, you can watch at listed Cup Day events at Ascot Racecourse, Optus Stadium, Crown Perth and other local venues. If you plan to watch at home, the exact Perth TV channel and streaming option have not yet been confirmed in the available broadcaster information.
Perth venues showing Melbourne Cup Day
Official event listings name several ways to watch with a crowd. Check the venue’s own page before booking: event availability, start times, prices, inclusions and access terms can change.
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| Venue | What is listed | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot Racecourse | Perth Racing lists TABtouch Melbourne Cup Day at Ascot on Tuesday 3 November 2026, with live racing action on track. | Ticket availability, event format and travel arrangements. |
| Optus Stadium, City View Café | The event listing advertises live racing on screens, live entertainment, canapés and a five-hour beverage package. Tickets were listed at $195 when reviewed; confirm the current price and availability before booking. | Current ticket price and availability, package details and event terms. |
| Crown Perth | Crown lists a range of Cup Day events for Tuesday 3 November, with dining, fashion and entertainment. | Choose a specific event and confirm its package, price, booking status and terms. |
| Other Perth listings | Destination Perth lists events at venues including Hillarys Beach Club, Steves Bar & Cafe, Isoletta, The Old Courthouse, Fraser’s Restaurant and The Boat. Descriptions vary; some mention live coverage or big screens. | Whether the event has race coverage, its location, format, package and booking status. |
Compare venues by location and transport, whether you want on-track or screen viewing, event style, ticket inclusions and availability. The listings do not provide a complete, like-for-like price and availability comparison.
Watching from home in Perth
Racing Victoria’s February 2026 broadcast-rights announcement says Racing.com will broadcast Melbourne Cup Week from 2026 to 2029 alongside Sky Racing, the Nine Network and Tabcorp’s other broadcast partners. It does not identify the exact Perth free-to-air channel or confirm a home streaming service for the Cup race. Check the broadcaster’s schedule closer to race day before choosing a channel or subscription.
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The VRC describes Inside Run as a free official guide with live streaming, instant replays and race information. The available details do not establish that it streams the main live television broadcast of the Melbourne Cup, so treat it as a guide and companion resource rather than a confirmed way to watch the race live.
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The VRC lists Lexus Melbourne Cup Day as Tuesday 3 November 2026. Its event information gives the first race as 10:45 am, but that is not a confirmed Perth-local start time for the Melbourne Cup feature race. Confirm the local schedule with your chosen venue or broadcaster before making plans.
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For event details, check the VRC’s official Cup information, Perth Racing’s Ascot listing, Optus Stadium’s event page, Crown Perth and Destination Perth’s listings.
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