A major media network has officially unveiled its newly designed marquee, titled Front Runner by Nine, at Flemington in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The preview event brought together prominent broadcasting talent and sporting figures, including Eddie McGuire, James Bracey, Francesca Cumani, Billy Slater, and Jamie Melham, who secured victory as a jockey during the 2025 event.
Throughout the four-day racing carnival, the exclusive venue will host a range of network stars, commercial partners, and VIP guests. The programming footprint represented within the marquee spans news, current affairs, sports, and entertainment titles.
Featured programs and sporting properties associated with the hosting lineup include major entertainment formats such as The Block, Love Island, Married at First Sight, The Golden Bachelor, and The Floor, alongside daily news programming via 9News and Today.
On the sporting front, coverage highlights encompass rugby league competitions including the NRL and NRLW, basketball leagues NBL and NBLW, the Australian Open tennis tournament, and football discussion programming via Footy Classified.
Attendees and viewers interested in specific broadcast schedules have been advised to consult local broadcast guides for exact coverage times throughout the racing festival.
