StreamSport this week in Australia: times in every state and where to watch (30 October – 5 November 2026)
Australia's sport schedule is easy to get wrong because it's spread across five time zones in summer, and most listings only show Sydney time. This page lists the big sport this week with the start time in every state and territory, plus the official place to watch. We update it every week.
This week's highlights
- Tuesday 3 November: the Melbourne Cup, 3:00pm AEDT, free on Nine and 9Now.
- Monday 2 November (morning): Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Saturday 31 October: Derby Day at Flemington, and the final day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town.
01Melbourne Cup Carnival
| Event | Date | NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT (AEDT) | SA (ACDT) | QLD (AEST) | NT (ACST) | WA (AWST) | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Cup (Flemington) | Tue 3 Nov | 3:00pm | 2:30pm | 2:00pm | 1:30pm | 12:00pm | Nine and 9Now (free) |
| Derby Day (Flemington) | Sat 31 Oct | Coverage from 11:30am | 11:00am | 10:30am | 10:00am | 8:30am | Nine and 9Now (free) |
| Oaks Day (Flemington) | Thu 5 Nov | See Nine's listings | Nine and 9Now (free) |
Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in most of Victoria. Nine covers all four days of the carnival live and free; you can stream it on 9Now with a free account while you're in Australia. More in our free-to-air streaming guide.
02Formula 1: Mexico City Grand Prix
| Event | Date | NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT (AEDT) | SA (ACDT) | QLD (AEST) | NT (ACST) | WA (AWST) | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | Sun 1 Nov | 9:00am | 8:30am | 8:00am | 7:30am | 6:00am | Kayo, Fox Sports, F1 TV Pro |
| Race | Mon 2 Nov | 7:00am | 6:30am | 6:00am | 5:30am | 4:00am | Kayo, Fox Sports, F1 TV Pro |
The next round is the Brazilian Grand Prix the following weekend.
03Cricket: South Africa v Australia, third Test (Cape Town)
| Event | Date | NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT (AEDT) | SA (ACDT) | QLD (AEST) | NT (ACST) | WA (AWST) | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 5 (if needed) | Sat 31 Oct | 7:00pm | 6:30pm | 6:00pm | 5:30pm | 4:00pm | Fox Cricket and Kayo |
The home summer starts with England's white-ball series: the first ODI is on Friday 13 November. See our cricket page.
04More sport this week
- A-League Men and Women: check kick-off times on the official A-Leagues site.
- NBL: fixtures on the official NBL site.
- AFL and NRL: off-season until March. Our AFL and NRL pages cover the next season.
Start times can change at short notice, so confirm on the broadcaster's guide on the day. If your TV guide shows the wrong time, see fix the TV guide.
05Frequently asked questions
What time is the Melbourne Cup in my state?
The 2026 Melbourne Cup starts at 3:00pm AEDT on Tuesday 3 November: 2:30pm in SA, 2:00pm in Queensland, 1:30pm in the NT and 12:00pm in WA.
Where can I watch the Melbourne Cup for free?
Live on Nine and streaming free on 9Now with a free Nine account while you're in Australia.
What time is the F1 Mexico Grand Prix in Australia?
The race starts at 7:00am AEDT on Monday 2 November: 6:30am in SA, 6:00am in Queensland, 5:30am in the NT and 4:00am in WA.
How often is this page updated?
Every week, with the main events and start times for every Australian time zone.
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Written by the StreamAussie team. Each week we check start times against the official race, series and fixture announcements and convert them into every Australian time zone. Last reviewed October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Let us know and we'll fix it.
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