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Melbourne is Australia's sporting capital. This city lives and breathes live sports, from AFL ovals to UFC octagons.  

When you want to watch live sports in an electric atmosphere with crystal-clear screens, Crown Melbourne delivers. Here's your quick guide to sporting events in Melbourne. 

UFC Showdowns: Blood, Sweat and Beers


The buzz when fighters enter the octagon is like no other. Melbourne hosts some of the biggest fight nights, bringing global superstars to our doorstep. Crown Melbourne puts you right in the thick of it with multiple screens and perfect angles. Get the lowdown on the 2025 UFC schedule

AFL Madness: Our National Obsession


If you don't follow AFL in Melbourne, are you even a Melburnian? When the siren sounds, Crown Melbourne transforms into a sea of team colours, ensuring you catch every controversial umpire decision in crystal-clear HD. Scope out the 2025 AFL schedule.

Basketball: Slam Dunks and Buzzer Beaters


Basketball has exploded in Australia in recent years. Whether you're a die-hard NBA fan or supporting local NBL talent, Crown Melbourne's screens put you courtside for every slam dunk and last-second three-pointer. Check out the 2025 Basketball schedule

Cricket Central: From Tests to T20 Mayhem


Cricket in Melbourne is iconic. From the Boxing Day Test to rapid-fire T20 matches, the MCG becomes the centre of the cricketing universe. Don’t have tickets? Crown Melbourne's your next best bet, with the added bonus of air conditioning when it's 40 degrees outside. Explore the 2025 Cricket schedule

EPL Action: For the Football Purists


The English Premier League draws die-hard fans from their beds at ungodly hours, and Crown Melbourne makes those sleep sacrifices worthwhile. 24/7 venues become a haven for equally passionate fans. See the 2025 EPL schedule

Rugby Rumbles


Rugby brings raw physicality to Melbourne's sporting landscape. Whether you prefer Union's strategic complexity or League's relentless pace, Crown Melbourne serves up every scrum, lineout and conversion with perfect clarity. Browse the 2025 Rugby schedule

Why Crown Melbourne Crushes the Competition for Live Sports

Crown Melbourne doesn't just raise the bar – it smashes it.  

State-of-the-art screens bigger than some studio apartments. Sound systems that make you feel the crowd's roar. And an atmosphere that transforms strangers into friends for the duration of the match. 

Whether you're looking for the best place to watch UFC in Melbourne, the latest AFL live stream, or any other live sports action, Crown Melbourne delivers the goods. 

Where to Park Yourself: Crown's Live Sports-Watching Hotspots

The Pub

The Pub hits that sweet spot between casual and off-the-charts fun. With pub meals starting at just $20, it's perfect for after-work sessions or weekend gatherings. Families are welcome until 9:00 pm, then 18+ entries only until 11pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 12am Friday and Saturday. 

Sports Bar

With 18 screens showing different live sports streams simultaneously and on-site TAB facilities, Sports Bar is sports-watching nirvana. Can't decide between the footy and the cricket? Watch both at the same time. Sorted. 

Jackpot Bar

With 24/7 sports coverage, Jackpot Bar’s live sports schedule is hard to beat. Located in Crown's main gaming floor, you're steps away from food, drinks, gaming and retail therapy between matches.  

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Pro Tips for the Best Live Sports Viewing Experience

Want to level up your sports-watching game at Crown Melbourne? Here's the inside track: 

Do your homework on the Live Sports Schedule

There’s nothing worse than arriving in your game gear only to discover the live sports stream finished an hour ago. Check the schedule beforehand and save yourself the disappointment. 

Early birds catch the best seats

For blockbuster events like the AFL Grand Final or major UFC fights, arriving fashionably late means standing awkwardly in the corner. Get there early, stake your claim and settle in for the long haul. 

Book a booth for serious business

If your sports watching involves tactical discussions with mates, consider booking a booth. It's your own little command centre for the big games. 

Food and drink specials: fuel for the long haul

Major sporting events are marathons, not sprints. Take advantage of the food and drink specials to keep your energy up as the action unfolds.

Keep it respectful 

We're all here for a good time. Keep the atmosphere positive, even when the referee makes a call that questions your faith in the sport.

The Final Whistle

In Melbourne, sporting culture is in our DNA. Crown Melbourne has perfected bringing that passion to life on the big screen. Whether it's an AFL nail-biter, a UFC knockout or a cricket century, get amongst all the action at the best live sports venues around. 

Check out our live sports schedule, gather your crew and prepare for sporting glory the way it was meant to be experienced – together, in full HD, with delicious food and drinks. Game on. 

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