You can watch the 2026 Caulfield Cup free on Seven and 7plus Sport, with Sydney and Melbourne coverage from 12pm AEDT on Saturday 17 October (7NEWS). Racing.com streams the Caulfield meeting from 11:30am AEDT on its website and app (Racing.com). The race itself starts at 5:15pm AEDT.
| Caulfield Cup 2026: how to watch | Details |
|---|---|
| Race start | 5:15pm AEDT, Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Free-to-air TV | Seven and 7plus Sport (7two in some markets earlier) |
| Racing.com | Channels 68/78, Foxtel 529, Kayo, website and app |
| Radio | Triple M / LiSTNR app, SEN Track |
| On course | Caulfield Racecourse, next to Caulfield station |
| Official results | Racing.com and the Melbourne Racing Club |
Sources: 7NEWS, Racing.com Spring Carnival, MRC.
Photo: Caulfield Racecourse, Celco85, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
We usually help people plan tours and days out. Cup day counts as one: plenty of people organise a group around a screen, a picnic or a trip to the track. Here is how to see the race, wherever you are.
What channel is the Caulfield Cup on?
Seven holds the free-to-air coverage. The 7NEWS schedule for Saturday 17 October, which also covers The Everest at Royal Randwick, is:
| City | Coverage starts (local time) |
|---|---|
| Sydney and Melbourne | 12pm on Seven and 7plus Sport |
| Brisbane | 11am on 7two and 7plus, then 11:30am on Seven |
| Adelaide | 11:30am on Seven and 7plus Sport |
| Perth | 9am on 7two and 7plus, then 10am on Seven |
Source: 7NEWS.
Can I stream the Caulfield Cup?
Yes. 7plus streams Seven's coverage free with an account. Racing.com broadcasts live from Caulfield from 11:30am AEDT and streams on its website and app. Racing.com is also on free-to-air channels 68 and 78, Foxtel channel 529 and Kayo (Racing.com).
What time is the Caulfield Cup where I live?
| Location | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Hobart (AEDT) | 5:15pm |
| Adelaide (ACDT) | 4:45pm |
| Brisbane (AEST) | 4:15pm |
| Darwin (ACST) | 3:45pm |
| Perth (AWST) | 2:15pm |
| Auckland (NZDT) | 7:15pm |
Start times can slip a few minutes on the day, so tune in a little early.
Can I listen on the radio?
Racing.com lists Triple M (and the LiSTNR app) and SEN Track for live radio calls (Racing.com). Radio is handy if you are driving or at a picnic without a screen.
Should I go to Caulfield instead?
Going on course is the full experience. Gates open at 10:30am, the first race is at 12:15pm and the last is at 5:50pm AEDT. The MRC listed general tickets as sold out ahead of the day, so check the MRC before you travel. Caulfield station is less than 100 metres from the course on the Frankston, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.
How do I follow the rest of the card?
Cup Day is a 10-race, all black-type card that includes the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at 3:45pm AEDT. For race details and recent winners, see the Caulfield Cup feature-race guide. If you want to follow Caulfield racing coverage through the rest of spring, Race.com.au covers each meeting. For official results, use Racing.com or the MRC.
Tips for a Cup-day get-together
- Plan around 5:15pm AEDT, and convert it for your time zone using the table above.
- Test your stream or app login before the afternoon starts.
- If you are travelling, check public transport for the day.
- Keep any sweep or tipping competition social and free of pressure.
What is the full Cup Day race card?
If you are tuning in for the whole afternoon, these are the 2026 race times:
| Race | Time (AEDT) | Race (2026 name) | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12:15pm | Sportsbet Classic | Group 3 | 2000m |
| 2 | 12:50pm | Sharp EIT Solutions Ethereal Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m |
| 3 | 1:25pm | Manhari Alinghi Stakes | Listed | 1100m |
| 4 | 2:00pm | Quayclean Gothic Stakes | Listed | 1400m |
| 5 | 2:35pm | Sportsbet Harry White Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m |
| 6 | 3:10pm | Henley Homes Sprint | Group 2 | 1000m |
| 7 | 3:45pm | Stow Storage Thousand Guineas | Group 1 | 1600m |
| 8 | 4:30pm | Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m |
| 9 | 5:15pm | Sportsbet Caulfield Cup | Group 1 | 2400m |
| 10 | 5:50pm | Nationwide Tristarc Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m |
Source: Melbourne Racing Club race book for 17 October 2026 and the Racing Victoria 2026 spring program.
What else is on that Saturday?
The Everest, a sprint at Royal Randwick in Sydney, is also on Saturday 17 October 2026. Seven covers both meetings in one broadcast, which is why its coverage starts at midday (7NEWS). If you only want the Caulfield Cup, tune in by about 5pm AEDT so you catch the horses going to the barriers and the pre-race preview.
Information only, not betting advice. We checked these details against the Melbourne Racing Club, Racing Victoria and Racing.com on 17 October 2026. Times and arrangements can change on the day, so confirm with the official sources linked above. Race.com.au is an independent racing information site, not the official race organiser; the Melbourne Racing Club runs the Caulfield Cup. If gambling is a problem for you or someone you know, call Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Gamble responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is the Caulfield Cup on in 2026?
Seven and 7plus Sport show it free-to-air. Coverage in Sydney and Melbourne starts at 12pm AEDT.
Can I stream the Caulfield Cup?
Yes. 7plus streams Seven's coverage, and Racing.com streams the Caulfield meeting on its website and app from 11:30am AEDT.
What time is the Caulfield Cup in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide?
The race starts at 5:15pm AEDT. That is 2:15pm in Perth (AWST), 4:15pm in Brisbane (AEST) and 4:45pm in Adelaide (ACDT).
Can I listen to the Caulfield Cup on radio?
Yes. Racing.com lists Triple M and the LiSTNR app, and SEN Track.
Is the Caulfield Cup on the same day as The Everest?
Yes. In 2026 both are on Saturday 17 October, The Everest at Royal Randwick in Sydney and the Cup at Caulfield.
Sources and further reading
Facts on this page were checked against these primary and official sources. Conditions change — confirm before you travel or buy.
- Watch the Everest and Caulfield Cup live and free — 7NEWS
- Caulfield Cup Day 2026 — Racing.com
- Spring Carnival 2026 — Racing.com
- Sportsbet Caulfield Cup — Melbourne Racing Club
