Not near a TV for Australia’s most popular annual gallop? You can stream the 2025 Melbourne Cup to your phone, tablet or laptop on the go. Here’s who has it.
If you want to watch the 2025 Melbourne Cup live, you have plenty of options, whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go. Here’s everything you need to know about streaming this year’s race live, wherever you are in Australia.
How to stream the Melbourne Cup live: 9Now
Channel Nine has the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2025 Melbourne Cup, and their 9Now app is the best way to stream the race live and free online.
How to stream via 9Now:
- On your phone/tablet:
- Download the free 9Now app for iOS or 9Now app for Android.
- Open the app and sign up/log in with a free Nine account.
- Tap on “Live TV” and select Channel 9 to start streaming the Melbourne Cup live.
- On your computer:
- Visit the 9Now website in your browser.
- Sign up or log in with your Nine account.
- Click on “Live TV” and choose Channel 9 to watch the stream.
- On your TV:
- If you have a smart TV, search for and install the 9Now app from your TV’s app store.
- Log in, then select Live TV > Channel 9.
Note: 9Now is free to use, but you’ll need to create a (free) Nine account if you don’t have one.
Watch on Free-to-Air TV
You can also tune in to the race the traditional way by switching your TV to Channel 9. Coverage is live and free in all major metro and regional areas.
Listen live on Triple M
If you can’t get to a screen, you can listen to the Melbourne Cup live on Triple M radio or via the LiSTNR app. Just download the app for iOS or Android, or tune in to your local Triple M station.
Melbourne Cup 2025 start times
- Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, ACT: 3pm AEDT
- South Australia, Northern Territory: 2.30pm ACDT
- Queensland: 2pm AEST
- Western Australia: 12pm AWST
Don’t miss a moment of the action—whether you’re at home, in the office, or out and about, there’s a way to catch every second of the 2025 Melbourne Cup!
