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Austral Wheelrace & National Madison Championships

∞ 21st of December 2019

@ Melbourne Arena | Melbourne

122nd Austral Wheelrace & 2020 National Madison Championships Saturday 21st December 2019 The world's best cyclists are set to light up the boards of Melbourne Arena once again! Make sure you don't miss out on an action p ..

Australia vs New Zealand | Boxing Day Test Cricket 2019

∞ 26th of December 2019 To 30th of December 2019

@ Melbourne Cricket Ground | Jolimont

Domain Test Series v New Zealand - 2nd Test The iconic Domain Boxing Day Test is full of great experiences, and watching the match is just one of them! This year, it will be the first time in 32 years since Australia playe ..

Balnarring Race Day

∞ 7th of December 2019

@ Balnarring Racecourse | Balnarring

Balnarring Picnic Racing Club - Picnic Racing for Family Enjoyment Arguably the best picnic racing course in Victoria. 2000 m. around and able to run journeys of 1000, 1200 1600 and 2000 metres. Flat well-grassed surface ..

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 Cup 2020

∞ 21st of October 2020

@ Geelong Racecourse | Breakwater

The Geelong Cup is a Group Three Australian horse race held by the Geelong Racing Club. Held at the Geelong Racecourse, the Geelong Cup is traditionally held on a Wednesday, 13 days prior to the running of the Melbourne Cup. ..

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 ..

Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights | Moonee Valley

∞ [every] Friday

@ Moonee Valley Racecourse | Moonee Ponds

Ladbrokes Friday Night Lights are in full swing amongst the balmy Melbourne evenings. The racing action will be fast paced, and the food tastier than ever as live music and entertainment take over The Valley. Join one of the wo ..

Melbourne City v Perth Glory | Hyundai A-League

∞ 6th of December 2019

@ Aami Park | Melbourne

The next Melbourne City home game in Melbourne: FRI 6 DEC 2019, 7.30PM MELBOURNE CITY FC -v- PERTH GLORY ROUND 9 AAMI PARK Official Merchandise 2019-2020 Hyundai A-League Western United's inclusion this year mean ..

Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets | NBL

∞ 24th of November 2019

@ Melbourne Arena | Melbourne

Next Melbourne United Home game in the 2019-2020 NBL Basketball season Sun Nov 24 3pm Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets Melbourne Arena #NBL20 Schedule Released History will be made on October 3 when the NBL's newest t ..

Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory | Hyundai A-League

∞ 29th of November 2019

@ Aami Park | Melbourne

The next Melbourne Victory home game in Melbourne: FRI 29 NOV 2019, 7.30PM MELBOURNE VICTORY -v- PERTH GLORY ROUND 8 AAMI PARK Official Ticketsticketmaster.com.au Official Merchandise 2019-2020 Hyundai A-League ..

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 ..

SE Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers | NBL

∞ 18th of November 2019

@ Melbourne Arena | Melbourne

Next South East Melbourne Phoenix home game in the 2019-2020 NBL Basketball season Mon Nov 18 7:30pm S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers Melbourne Arena #NBL20 Schedule Released History will be made on October 3 when ..

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

∞ 24th of November 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 ..

Western United v Sydney | Hyundai A-League

∞ 1st of December 2019

@ Gmhba Stadium | Kardinia Park | Melbourne

The next Western United home game in Melbourne: SUN 1 DEC, 4.00PM ROUND 8 WESTERN UNITED FC -v- SYDNEY FC GMHBA Stadium Official Merchandise 2019-2020 Hyundai A-League Western United's inclusion this year mea ..

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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.