Giddy up for the 161st running of the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup. A gruelling three-and-a-bit minute gallop around 3,200m of grass track at the Flemington Racecourse, it's always a sight to behold. And you can read on as our guide tells you how to watch a 2021 Melbourne Cup live stream from anywhere in the world - with free options explained too.
Date: Tuesday, November 2
Race start time: 3pm AEDT / 5pm NZDT / 4am GMT / 12am ET / 9pm PT (Mon)
Venue: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Free live stream: 10 Play (opens in new tab) / Kayo Sports FREE trial (opens in new tab) (AU) | TVNZ On Demand (opens in new tab) (NZ)
Global live streams: Sky Sports (opens in new tab) (UK) | FS1 via Sling TV or FREE fuboTV trial (opens in new tab) (US)
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Eight-year-old Irish thoroughbred Twilight Payment beat the odds by leading from start to finish last year, recording the fastest time since 2002.
And he's being hotly tipped to become the first horse to retain the Melbourne Cup since Makybe Diva pulled off the treble in 2005, having finished second at the 2,800m Irish St Leger in September.
The main competition is expected to come from the homegrown Caulfield Cup winner Incentivise, who dominated the 2,400m race last month, Verry Elleegant, the reigning Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year who rode home in seventh last year, and Spanish Mission.
It's the biggest horse race in Australia, so read on to find out how to get a 2021 Melbourne Cup live stream from anywhere in the world.
How to watch a FREE Melbourne Cup live stream in Australia
How to live stream Melbourne Cup 2021 from outside your country
If you're outside your country of residence - whether that be Australia or anywhere else - and try to stream the racing via your native broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't, as it's location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.
By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course - specifically its terms and conditions.
Use a VPN to watch Melbourne Cup from anywhere
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from Australia, just head to the 10 Play site or app (opens in new tab)
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