A VPN is your ultimate companion to watching horse racing safely online, wherever you are in the world.
A Virtual Private Network will unblock the geo-restrictions you find on most streaming platforms, so you can get your usual coverage even while abroad. A VPN will also keep you secure while online, using encrypted connections to ensure your data remains private.
There are many VPN providers out there, with some more reliable and safe than others. We’d suggest using a paid-for service, such as NordVPN, which our colleagues at TechRadar rate as the best VPN service in the business. You can try 100% risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee, 24/7 support and, right now, a big discount.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access.
3. Then head over to your chosen provider on your browser or device and enjoy the livestream.
What is the Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup is an annual Group One race held in Melbourne, Australia, at the Flemington Racecourse. It is a 3,200m race for horses aged three and over, conducted by the Victoria Racing Club and is the highlight of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
It is the richest two-mile handicap in the world and one of the richest turf races – it is known as “the race that stops the nation”.
What time is the Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup post time is 3pm (local time, AEDT) on Tuesday 4 November 2025. This equates to 4am British time on Tuesday 4 November.
Melbourne Cup Day post times
Time is provided in local time (AEDT), followed by British time in brackets.
10:45 (23:45) | Race 1: Darley Maribyrnong Plate11:20 (00:20) | Race 2: MA Services Grand Handicap12:00 (01:00) | Race 3: TAB Trophy12:40 (01:40) | Race 4: The Schweppervescence Plate13:20 (02:20) | Race 5: Australian Heritage Cup13:55 (02:55) | Race 6: Kirin Ichiban Plate15:00 (04:00) | Race 7: Lexus Melbourne Cup15:50 (04:50) | Race 8: Lexus Amanda Elliott16:35 (05:35) | Race 9: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes17:15 (06:15) | Race 10: Channel 9 Trophy
We recommend VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:
Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service)
Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad
We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
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