10 Upcoming Sporting Events in Melbourne
Melbourne should be on your tour bucket list this year if you are a sports fan and would like to explore more of that. The city in Australia offers open sports shows you can enjoy together with your crew. Here are ten upcoming sports events you should not miss.
1. Run Melbourne
After two years of waiting, Run Melbourne returns to Grand Slam Oval. It has invited runners and walkers to take fun and challenging activities. You may participate in the 5.5km walk, 10km run, or the half marathon of 21.1km. Later, enjoy live music, post-run massage, and retail merchandise. Mark on your calendars because 24 July 2022 is the day for the ultimate running experience.
2.AFL Grand Finals
Be in Melbourne in October as the city celebrates AFL Grand Finals. The long weekend awaits as it comes to life with AFL celebrations. Book your tickets or be in AFL’s birthplace for the season.
3.FINA World Swimming Championships
Melbourne has yet another sport in its legacy. The Fina World Simming Championships is here in December in the Victorian capital. Join the fans and champions as the city celebrates its 16th FINA World Swimming Championship this year.
4.Boxing Day Test
Experience the post-Christmas tradition as thousands of cricket fans gather at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the annual Boxing Day Test. Don’t miss the opportunity of watching the passionate affair as the national cricket team rival another opposing team. The tradition is beautiful, not to mention the celebration atmosphere.
5.Geelong Greyhound Race
Come to Beckley Geelong every Tuesday and Friday and watch as the mighty beasts test their stamina with a race. Have a meal as you watch the race tracks every hour on Tuesdays and Fridays.
6.Melbourne Cup
Get a few days of work and enjoy the time in Melbourne to enjoy the horse race events. In October and November, the city will be holding the ultimate horse race events and all kinds of entertainment you could ask for. The most fantastic planners and risk-takers of Australia will be showing you what they got with their extraordinary riding skills.
7.Melbourne Bike Show
September 10 and 11, 2022, will be a bike show day in Melbourne. The show is one of the biggest the city has ever held in its life. It will bring together cycling enthusiasts and connect consumers with something that brings them together-bikes.
8.Laneways Discovery Running Tour
Join other runners at the Federation Square as Fit City Tours gives you a chance to participate in the 8km running tour. You can enjoy the city’s galleries and well-weaved laneways that give you a chance to learn the rich history of Melbourne. The running tour starts from 26 May to 1 June 2022.
9.Twilight Warriors Boxing Show
On Saturday, 18 June this year, MBV will present the Twilight Warriors Boxing Show. For less than $50, watch as boxing champions take on each other in the boxing ring.
10.Strathmore Cricket Club Ball
Come to the Moonee Valley Race Course on 25 June 2022 as the Strathmore Cricket Cub celebrates its 50th anniversary. There is lots of food and enough entertainment to keep you up all night.
These are some of the upcoming sporting events coming to Melbourne this year. Get ready with your tickets, and don’t miss out on the fun the city has to offer.