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The VRC is proud to welcome the 2026 Cox Plate to Flemington for the very first time on Saturday 24 October.

With redevelopment underway at Moonee Valley, the Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) also features on the program, offering a coveted golden ticket into the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup, the final chance for hopefuls to secure automatic entry into the race that stops a nation®. 

Booking & access options for VRC Members

For the 2026 Cox Plate, we will make use of Flemington's permanent infrastructure including the Members Enclosure, before scaling up to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

To manage capacity in the Members Enclosure, VRC Members will need to guarantee their access to the Cox Plate at Flemington, by booking reserved seating, or reserved table or registering for a complimentary members enclosure guest ticket below.

All bookings and registrations will be via Ticketmaster as per all VRC race days at Flemington and subject to availability.

For more information and for what is required at time of purchase please see here.

Saturday 24 October, 2026


Feature races

Group 1 W.S Cox Plate (2040m)
Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m)*
*The winner of this race will receive a Golden Ticket into the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m)


On-sale dates

MVRC Members from Tuesday 7 July 2pm
VRC Members from Tuesday 14 July 2pm

General Public from Tuesday 14 July 2pm


Getting To Flemington

Trains depart Southern Cross Platform 8, via North Melbourne (Platform 2) to Flemington Racecourse (Platform 1).

12:45pm to 2:45pm (last departure).

Getting Home

Trains depart Flemington Racecourse Platform 1, via North Melbourne to Southern Cross (Platform 8).

4:47pm - 6:28pm (final service)

Family Lawn

Family Lawn

Complimentary with your race day ticket, a day at Flemington is fun for even the youngest racegoers.  Located in The Elms, pint sized punters can enjoy pony rides, face-painting and lawn games.  Guaranteed to keep the little ones smiling all day long!

VRC Punters Club

VRC Punters Club

Join in the fun with our expert tipsters who have been in hot form lately. Register before Race 3 for just $10 in TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar or members are able to book in The Atrium.

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TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar

TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar

Visit the TAB Saintly Place Sports Bar and enjoy the casual-style atmosphere with comfy lounges, pool tables, foosball, cold beers, and food specials. In-between races, sit back and watch the footy!  

Members
Live DJ

Live DJ

Head up to The Roof Garden to enjoy live entertainment post the feature race with our guest DJ who will be playing all your favourite tunes.

Members
Live Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Join fellow members after the feature race for lively performances in the G.H. Mumm Champagne Bar.

Members Enclosure Ticket

Complimentary Members Enclosure Ticket

Register for a complimentary Members Enclosure ticket via Ticketmaster, to guarantee your access.

Members Reserved Seating

Members Reserved Seating

$60pp

Reserve a grandstand-style seat on Level 2 in the Atrium or Level 4 in The View and enjoy an uninterrupted view of all the day's racing. 

Members Dining

The Dining Room

The Dining Room

$545pp

Dine with family and friends amidst the tradition of The Dining Room and enjoy a stylish seasonal three-course à la carte menu.

The Atrium Tiered

The Atrium Tiered

From $595pp 

Dine in the tiered section of The Atrium with a front row view of the track and atmosphere below.

The Atrium Flat

The Atrium Flat

$450pp 

Experience the Cox Plate in the bright and airy Atrium, offering a shared dining experience on the main level.

Members Reserved Tables

The Atrium

The Atrium

$140pp

Secure your own reserved table in the Atrium with a $50 food and beverage voucher included.

The Forum

The Forum

$140pp 

Secure your own reserved table in The Forum with a $50 food and beverage voucher included.

The Peak

The Peak

$155pp

With sweeping views of the Flemington straight, Winning Post and city skyline, and entry into the Punters Club, The Peak is the place to be for punting enthusiasts.

Furlong Bar

Furlong Bar

$140pp 

Secure your own reserved table in the Furlong Bar with a $50 food and beverage voucher included.

Members Lawn

Members Lawn

$140pp

Secure your own reserved table in the Members Lawn with a $50 food and beverage voucher included.

General Ticketing

General Admission

General Admission

$60pp

A general admission ticket places you at the heart of it all.

General Admission Plus

General Admission Plus

$115pp

Upgrade your general admission experience with a $50 food and beverage credit.

Hill Stand Reserved Seat

Hill Stand Reserved Seat

$115pp

Enjoy endless views including the winning post from your Hill Stand Reserved Seat.

Carlton Draught Pavilion

Carlton Draught Pavilion

$495pp

The Carlton Draught Pavilion offers and elevated race day experience with unrivalled views of the famous Flemington Straight, Winning Post and Front Lawn.

Dining & Hospitality

Skyline Dining

Skyline Dining

$850pp

Indulge in a meticulously crafted five-course degustation menu that showcase the artistry of fine dining and witness racing history with the city as your backdrop.

Skyline Lounge

Skyline Lounge

$795pp

Elevate your experience in the Skyline Lounge with a vibrant dining offering, allowing you to enjoy Cox Plate in a social atmosphere.

Hill Stand Suites

Hill Stand Suites

$1,200pp

Welcome your guests into your own private suite with one of the best views at Flemington, located opposite the Winning Post.

The Terrace

The Terrace

$1,250pp

Experience a lavish six-course degustation menu, meticulously crafted to elevate every moment whilst you enjoy the unbeatable Winning Post views.


Frequently asked questions

A MyTicketmaster account: create one at ticketmaster.com.au if you don’t already have one, otherwise login and ensure your details are up to date including your credit card.

A valid credit or debit card.

The barcode number on the back of your VRC Membership card and any Annual Guest Cards.

The barcode number/s of any other members or guest card holders within your group you are looking to book with.

Please note: Member barcodes are only eligible for use once per venue or space - either Dining, Reserved Tables, or a Complimentary Members Enclosure Ticket. If securing tickets as a group, nominate one member to book on behalf of the group and have ready the barcode numbers of any membership or annual guest cards you intend to use.

Tickets will go on sale for VRC Members on Tuesday 14 July at 2pm, following the MVRC Members pre-sale on Tuesday 7 July.

The Cox Plate remains an MVRC race day, held at Flemington and therefore their members have priority access via a pre-sale.

Members will have access to book any dining spaces remaining available following the MVRC member pre-sale. The Dining spaces will include The Dining Room and The Atrium Tiered and Flat in the Members Enclosure. Additionally, members will be able to book Reserved Table subject to availability.

Members are also able to book into The Terrace and corporate spaces subject to availability.

As for all race days at Flemington, VRC Members can secure their tickets via Ticketmaster using their membership barcode located on their membership card.

To effectively manage the capacity of the Members Enclosure based on anticipated demand, we have implemented a registration process for VRC Members to mitigate capacity challenges on the race day and instead provide certainty on attendance.

As a MVRC race day, they need to accommodate their major sponsors and have therefore allocated Level 3 of the Club Stand for these important stakeholders.

No, as a MVRC race day, VRC Membership cards will not have scan access on Cox Plate Day. VRC Members must either book a dining space or register for a complimentary Members Enclosure ticket to guarantee their entry. The Ticketmaster issued ticket will provide entry into the course and Members Enclosure.

VRC Member Annual Guest cards will provide access per VRC Members, however no daily guest ticketing will be available.

Yes you can, as per VRC Member entiltements.

Yes, via a pre-booked ticket. There will be no access via your membership card as this is a MVRC race day.

Yes, the Members Bar has been held for VRC Members exclusively.

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