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Horse Racing on TV and Streaming in Australia

Racing.com is the free racing channel: Seven's channel 78 in metro areas and 68 in regional areas, also live on 7plus. It is on Foxtel (channel 529, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO) and it is the only racing channel on Kayo Sports. Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central are on Foxtel; we found no Sky Racing channel on Kayo.

Checked 15 November 2026

Racing on free TV this week

From our own TV guide, in your city's local time. TV guide updated Monday 16 November at 1:30 am.

Racing on free TV in Sydney

Tomorrow, Tuesday 17 Nov

No racing listed this day.

Wednesday 18 Nov

No racing listed this day.

Thursday 19 Nov

No racing listed this day.

Friday 20 Nov

No racing listed this day.

Saturday 21 Nov

  • 12:00pmHorse Racingon 7 Digital (stream free on 7plus)
  • 5:00pmHorse Racingon 7TWO (stream free on 7plus)

Sunday 22 Nov

No racing listed this day.

All sport: free sport on TV this week, or every free sport stream.

Racing channels and where to watch them

  • Racing.com Free

    Seven channel 78 (metro), 68 (regional), 7plus; also Foxtel channel 529, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO, Kayo Sports

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source 1Source 2

  • Sky Racing 1 Paid

    Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source

  • Sky Racing 2 Paid

    Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source

  • Sky Thoroughbred Central Paid

    Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source

The big race days and where they are free

  • Saturday 20 March 2027

    Golden Slipper

    Run at Rosehill Gardens. Seven has carried it in past years; we will confirm the 2027 broadcaster when it is announced.

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source

  • Tuesday 2 November 2027 (expected)

    Melbourne Cup

    Free on Nine and 9Now

    Nine holds the VRC rights for 2024 to 2029, covering Derby Day, Cup Day, Oaks Day and Champions Stakes Day. The 2026 Cup was run on Tuesday 3 November 2026. The next is expected on Tuesday 2 November 2027, the first Tuesday in November, and is not yet confirmed by Racing Victoria.

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source

  • Run on 24 October 2026

    Cox Plate

    Racing.com carries Victorian racing.

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source

  • Run on 17 October 2026

    Caulfield Cup and The Everest

    Free on Seven and 7plus

    Both were shown on Seven in the 2026 Spring Racing Carnival.

    Checked 15 November 2026. Source

Kayo

Racing.com is on Kayo Sports, the only racing channel there.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kayo have horse racing?

Yes. Racing.com is on Kayo Sports, and it is the only racing channel we found there. We found no Sky Racing channel on Kayo.

Is Sky Racing on Kayo?

We found no Sky Racing channel on Kayo. Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central are on Foxtel.

Can I watch Racing.com for free?

Yes. Racing.com is on Seven channel 78 in metro areas and channel 68 in regional areas, and it streams live on 7plus.

What channel is the Melbourne Cup on?

The Melbourne Cup is free on Nine and 9Now. Nine holds the VRC rights for 2024 to 2029, covering Derby Day, Cup Day, Oaks Day and Champions Stakes Day.

Where can I watch Sky Racing?

On Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Foxtel GO. Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central are all Foxtel channels.