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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 ..

Kids In FREE | Sunday AFL Games

∞ 2nd of June 2019

Sunday, 2 June Essendon v Carlton, MCG (3.20pm) West Coast Eagles v Western Bulldogs, Optus Stadium (5.20pm) + St Kilda v Port Adelaide Jiangwan Stadium - Shanghai (2.40pm) Free if you get there (it's China) Ro ..

Melbourne Storm v Knights | NRL

∞ 15th of June 2019

@ Aami Park | Melbourne

The next Melbourne Storm home game in the 2019 NRL Telstra season: Saturday, June 15 Storm v Knights 3pm at AAMI Park The Melbourne Storm play home games at AAMI Park The National Rugby League is the premier Rugby ..

Midweek Harness Racing | Yarra Valley

∞ 3rd of June 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 ..

Rebels v Waratahs | Super Rugby

∞ 31st of May 2019

@ Aami Park | Melbourne

The next Melbourne Rebels home game in Melbourne in 2019 Super Rugby championship season: Round 16 Fri 31 May 7:45 PM Rebels vs Waratahs AAMI Park, Melbourne Australian Super Rugby ladder. Melbourne Rebels pla ..

Round 11 | AFL 2019 Premiership

∞ 31st of May 2019 To 2nd of June 2019

Round 11 of the AFL kicks off with the coachless Roos taking on the terrific Tigers at Marvel with the annual game from China on Sunday between the sainters and Port. 3 days of footy including Kids In FREE Sunday! ROUND 11 ..

World Jousting Championship 2019

∞ 1st of June 2019 To 2nd of June 2019

@ Lardner Park | Warragul

Attention fair maidens and noble gentlemen ' don't miss the opportunity to watch your very own Victorian knight defend his world title at the World Jousting Championship in Warragul! Ballarat local Phillip Leitch, who is curren ..

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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.