Melbourne is famous for major sporting events and our many community sports clubs welcome new members
Melbourne is the self-proclaimed sports capital of the world. We are a sports-obsessed city all year round:
- In autumn and winter we are the home of Australian Rules Football – Australia’s national sport
- In spring we host the world-renowned Spring Racing Carnival for horse racing. The annual Melbourne Cup is the feature event of the Spring Racing Carnival
- In summer we host cricket matches, golf events and tennis tournaments. The Australian Open tennis grand slam happens in Melbourne every January, and the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix is held every March.
Fun for the whole family
Melbourne’s excellent network of local sports clubs and facilities cater for almost every sport imaginable. Joining a local club is easy and affordable.
For more information about Melbourne’s sporting organisations, visit Sport and Recreation Victoria.
Pick a sport, any sport
Australian sport is a big part of Australian culture. Some of the key sports played in Victoria include:
- golf
- tennis
- Australian Rules football
- cricket
- basketball
- netball
- football
You can also find clubs for other sports such as table tennis, baseball, mahjong and chess.
Major Melbourne sports events
Melbourne hosts several world-class sporting events every year:
- the Australian Open (tennis – January)
- Avalon Airport International Air Show (February/March)
- the Australian Formula One Grand Prix (motor sport – March)
- Australian Rules Football (AFL) (football – March to September)
- MotoGP Motorcycle Grand Prix (motor sport – October)
- the Spring Racing Carnival including the Melbourne Cup (horse racing – October/November)
- Boxing Day test match (cricket – December).
Please note:
The information, services and views expressed that may appear on any linked websites are not necessarily endorsed by the Skilled and Business Migration Program and the Victorian Government. It is recommended that you make your own enquiries as to the appropriateness and suitability of the information on this site for your particular circumstances.