1. Australian Open
It's not just the weather that heats up in summer. The Australian Open tennis tournament brings the world's hottest players and an equally passionate crowd to Melbourne Park, culminating in the final match under the night lights at Rod Laver Arena. There's more than just a bit of buzz – it's epic.
2. Women's day-night Ashes test match
See Australia and England make history in the first day-night test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Don’t miss the highlight of the CommBank Women’s Ashes Series and the ultimate decider as Australia strives to retain the trophy that means everything to both nations. It's going to be huge.
3. World Superbikes at Phillip Island
The first round of the World Superbike Championships return to Phillip Island in February 2026 with the possibility of a new entry class to spice up the competition. Come watch the action play out against the brilliant island ocean backdrop in this beautiful part of Victoria.
4. Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix™
You can pretty much hear the engines, smell the petrol fumes and get high on adrenaline from a mile away when the world's best drivers hit the Australian Grand Prix track at Albert Park each year. Plenty of amped up happenings both on and off the race course. Premier sports action; maximum entertainment.
5. Rip Curl Pro surfing championship, Bells Beach
The World Surf League is returning to Bells Beach, for the Rip Curl Pro, the longest-running event on the World Surf League's elite Championship Tour. Bells Beach, on the famous Great Ocean Road, means history and heritage for both world surfing and Australian sport - and is the first stop of the Australian leg of the WSL Championship.
6. The British and Irish Lions vs Wallabies
The best rugby union players from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland tour Australia once every twelve years as the British and Irish Lions, setting up some fascinating test and tour matches, including a return in 2025 to the cauldron of the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a battle with the Wallabies.
7. MCG Tour & Australian Sports Museum
Discover Melbourne and Victoria through a sporting point of view at the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG. Learn about the history of Aussie sport, relive all the greatest moments and meet the greatest players (virtually, of course). Interactive exhibits keep kids and adults alike on their toes. It's every bit fascinating.
8. Moto Grand Prix
Every year thousands of motorcycling diehards descend on Phillip Island for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) and World Superbike Championships. Soak up the electric atmosphere, as grandstands light up against the stunning ocean backdrop.
9. Melbourne Cup
It's all about sharp suits, fascinators and champagne trackside during Melbourne's celebrated Spring Racing Carnival. The highlight is of course the Melbourne Cup, renowned locally and internationally as the 'race that stops a nation'. It's even a public holiday in Victoria. Get your tickets and pick a winner.
10. Boxing Day Test - The Ashes England vs Australia
Cricket fans anticipate the day after Christmas not only for the leftover turkey and trimmings but for the unbeatable action at the Boxing Day Test. Played each year at the MCG between the Australian men's team and a touring international cricketing team, it hits the Aussie sports calendar for a six.
