The Melbourne Cup is traditionally scheduled for the first Tuesday in November each year. In 2025, Melbourne Cup Day fell on Tuesday, November 4, with the race typically starting at 3:00 pm local time (AEDT) at Flemington Racecourse. The event is part of a multi-day carnival around Flemington, culminating on Cup Day with the 3,200-meter handicap race that is widely known as “the race that stops a nation.” If you need the exact race start time for a specific year or a live broadcast window, I can look up the latest details.