The 2025 Melbourne Cup is almost here as Flemington gears up for plenty of rain and a heavy track.

A $10 million prize pool is up for grabs in the 3200m classic on Tuesday, as is a $250,000 solid-gold trophy.

Scroll down for all the details on the 2025 Melbourne Cup, including how to watch and latest odds.

What time is the Melbourne Cup?

The Melbourne Cup will take place from 3pm AEDT on Tuesday, November 4.

Local times as below:

3pm AEDT - Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and ACT

2.30pm ACDT - South Australia, Northern Territory

2pm AEST - Queensland

12pm AWST - Western Australia

How to watch/listen to the Melbourne Cup

You can watch the race live through Free-To-Air racing channels 78 (metropolitan) and 68 (regional) or stream it online at Racing.com or on the Racing.c

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