Melbourne Cup Date Info 2025
The Melbourne Cup is run on the first Tuesday of November each year. Find out when the 2025 Melbourne Cup will take place.
When is Melbourne Cup Day in 2025?
In 2025, racing fans from around the globe can take in the spectacle of Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 4. Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in Victoria, and more than 100,000 racegoers are expected to descend upon Flemington Racecourse to witness the action firsthand.
Melbourne Cup Information
| Melbourne Cup 2025 | When & Where |
|---|---|
| Date | November 4, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00pm local time |
| Venue | Flemington Racecourse |
| Location | 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington, Victoria, Australia |
Key Melbourne Cup Event Dates
There are several key events leading up to the Melbourne Cup that decide a range of things such as, which horses will make the field, and how favourable they have fared with weight and barriers. Below are some important dates to take not of:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Cup Nominations | Tuesday, September 3 |
| Melbourne Cup Order of Entry | Tuesday, September 16 |
| Melbourne Cup Final Field | Saturday, November 1 |
| Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw | Saturday, November 1 |
Past Melbourne Cup Race Dates (Last 10 Years)
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Tuesday, November 5 |
| 2023 | Tuesday, November 7 |
| 2022 | Tuesday, November 1 |
| 2021 | Tuesday, November 2 |
| 2020 | Tuesday, November 3 |
| 2019 | Tuesday, November 5 |
| 2018 | Tuesday, November 6 |
| 2017 | Tuesday, November 7 |
| 2016 | Tuesday, November 1 |
| 2015 | Tuesday, November 3 |
Why the Melbourne Cup Changes Dates Each Year
The Melbourne Cup date is scheduled for the first Tuesday of November every year. And the Melbourne Cup race time also remains the same annually. This is to fall in line with race programming for key lead-up races such as the Turnbull Stakes, The Bart Cummings, Caulfield Cup, Geelong Cup, Cox Plate and Moonee Valley Cup.
Throughout the history of the Melbourne Cup, the scheduled race date has changed a few times, but has remained in its current fixture since 1875. The first Melbourne Cup was run on Thursday, November 7, 1861, and was won by Archer.
The date for the Melbourne Cup falls during the Australian spring, and generally, the weather is perfect for a day out at the races. This only enhances the attraction to Cup Day with Melbourne Cup Fashion being high on the agenda for racegoers as they don their best outfits and attend social events like Fashions on the Field.
