The 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival attracted 307,889 racegoers to Flemington across four days, the largest Carnival attendance since 2017. The 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival has again cemented its status as one of Australia's premier sporting and entertainment events, attracting 307,889 racegoers to Flemington across four days, the largest Carnival attendance since 2017, while also delivering a Lexus Melbourne Cup broadcast audience of 2.2 million across the Network Nine.