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Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2019

∞ 25th of October 2019 To 27th of October 2019

@ Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | Cowes

October 25 - October 27, 2019 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Don't miss your chance to witness the world's best motorcycle riders come together to battle it out for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix title. Hugging t ..

Blitz Golf Pro Series

∞ 5th of January 2020

Watch Australia's best professionals competing head-to-head; with men and women for the first time playing for the same prize pool of $150K. Entertaining golf with the blitzes (rounds) getting shorter as the stakes get higher. ..

Geelong Greyhound Racing

∞ [every] Tuesday, Friday

@ Beckley Park | Corio

Greyhound Racing every Tuesday and Friday at Beckley Geelong. For the premium greyhound racing experience, the brand new state of the art Beckley Centre is a winner. First class in every way, this dining area is set with pa ..

Greyhound Racing @ The Meadows

∞ [every] Wednesday, Saturday

@ The Meadows | Broadmeadows

It's greyhound racing at its best every Wednesday and Saturday at The Meadows! Some of the most sought-after greyhound races are run and won at The Meadows, over distances of 525, 600 and 725 metres. Great dining packages are a ..

Melbourne City v Adelaide United | Hyundai A-League

∞ 29th of October 2019

@ Aami Park | Melbourne

The next Melbourne City home game in Melbourne: SUN 20 OCT 2019, 4.00PM MELBOURNE CITY FC -v- ADELAIDE UNITED ROUND 2 AAMI PARK Official Merchandise 2019-2020 Hyundai A-League Western United's inclusion this year ..

Melbourne Marathon Festival 2019

∞ 13th of October 2019

@ Melbourne Cricket Ground | Richmond

Following record-breaking numbers in 2018, the Melbourne Marathon Festival returns to the revered Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sunday, 13 October 2019. The beloved festival gives participants a one-of-a-kind opportunity to ..

Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels | NRL Final

∞ 21st of September 2019

@ Aami Park | Melbourne

Second Semi Final: Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels @ AAMI Park Saturday September 21, 7.50pm AEST The Melbourne Storm will be desperate to get their finals campaign back on track, but to do so will need to see off a red- ..

Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City | Hyundai A-League

∞ 12th of October 2019

@ Marvel Stadium | Melbourne

The next Melbourne Victory home game in Melbourne: Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City SAT 12 OCT 2019, 7.30PM MARVEL STADIUM Official Ticketsticketmaster.com.au Official Merchandise 2019-2020 Hyundai A-League Wes ..

Midweek Harness Racing | Yarra Valley

∞ 14th of October 2019

@ Yarra Glen Racecourse | Yarra Glen

Break up the week with a day at the trots at Yarra Glen, in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Enjoy the action on the track and the views of the surrounding ranges, with unrestricted access to the Main Grandstand and Yarraview Din ..

Naturalism Stakes Day 2019

∞ 21st of September 2019

@ Caulfield Racecourse | Caulfield

The Naturalism Stakes is a Group 3 open handicap race that is held each year at Caulfield racecourse during the Melbourne spring racing carnival in September. The race is run over a distance of 2000 metres and worth $150,000 i ..

Richmond v Geelong | AFL Preliminary Final

∞ 20th of September 2019

@ Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne

Richmond will play Geelong on Friday 20 September in the second preliminary final at the MCG. The Cats will face Richmond for a spot in the Grand Final after withstanding an inspired Eagles comeback on Friday night to prevail 1 ..

Robert Whittaker v Israel Adesanya | UFC

∞ 6th of October 2019

@ Marvel Stadium | Melbourne

The Octagon® will make a historic return to Victoria on Sunday, October 6 with UFC® 243: WHITTAKER vs. ADESANYA booked for Melbourne's Marvel Stadium. Official Ticketsticketmaster.com.au Australia's first UFC champion, m ..

Run Maroondah 2019

∞ 22nd of September 2019

Join us for Run Maroondah on Sunday 22 September 2019. Run Maroondah is all about challenging yourself within a supportive environment - whether that means taking on the 10km or 15km challenge, the 5km run/walk or the kids 1.2k ..

Sandown Greyhound Racing

∞ [every] Thursday, Sunday

@ Sandown Park | Springvale

Sandown Park races every Thursday night and Sunday afternoon and entry to all race meetings is free. Australia's premier greyhound racing facility and home of the world's richest and most prestigious greyhound race the $600000 ..

Targa Florio 2019 | Australian Tribute Classica

∞ 14th of November 2019 To 17th of November 2019

LOCATION : The Great Tourist Regions of Victoria WHEN : 14 November - 17 November 2019 The Targa Florio Australian Tribute is an event for classic cars produced in the years between 1907 and 1976. Cars compete over 4 day ..

Test & Tune | 1/4 Mile Off Street Drag Racing

∞ 29th of September 2019

@ Heathcote Park Raceway | Knowsley

Heathcote Park is the new home of 1/4 Mile Off Street Drag Racing in Victoria. Most people who purchase a high performance vehicle want to take it out and see what it can do, especially against other cars. While it's tempti ..

Trail Running Series - Race 4: Anglesea

∞ 22nd of September 2019

Ignite your senses and take your running off-road for the 2019 Trail Running Series. 5 races at 5 breathtaking locations await! All in misty wilderness and a one hour drive from Melbourne. Each series event includes short, me ..

VicDrift Championship | Round 6

∞ 19th of October 2019

@ Calder Park Raceway | Melbourne

VicDrift events cater for all levels of driver, from first time drifters through to professionals. Novices have the opportunity to attend drift skill days and at Winton have access to a dedicated skid pan where they can receive ex ..

Western United v Perth Glory | Hyundai A-League

∞ 19th of October 2019

@ Gmhba Stadium | Kardinia Park | Melbourne

The next Western United home game in Melbourne: SAT 19 OCT, 5.15PM ROUND 2 GMHBA STADIUM WESTERN UNITED FC -v- PERTH GLORY Official Merchandise 2019-2020 Hyundai A-League Western United's inclusion this year mean ..

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Melbourne & Sport

Melbourne has been voted the Top Sports Events City and the Ultimate Sports City of the decade. An "unparalleled track record reputation" for hosting sporting competitions with versatility, stadia, atmosphere and a local passion for all sports.

Melbourne is officially the sporting capital of the world. Melbourne took top spot at the SportBusiness Ultimate Sport City Awards (2016), the longest running rankings of the world's top sports hosts, stealing the title from Berlin, London, New York and Sydney. It's the 4th time Melbourne has taken out the title (2006, 2008 and 2010).

Melbourne is home to The Ashes, Australian Rules Football, Australian Tennis Open, Formula 1 Grand Prix, Australian Moto GP and the Melbourne Cup.