2025 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup Returns October 22 with Melbourne Cup Qualification

The 2025 Ladbrokes Geelong Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, and is set to be a major social and racing event featuring top horses competing for a Golden Ticket to the Melbourne Cup. The event offers a variety of experiences including the Ladbrokes Mounting Yard with private amenities, the Melbourne Cup Pavilion with premium catering and live music, and the new Sporting Globe Promenade with great views and social spaces. After the races, DJ John Course will host the Furphy Lawn After Party, included in general admission and marquee tickets. Meanwhile, the AFL finals season is heating up with Geelong and Hawthorn set to face off in an unchanged preliminary final lineup, as Collingwood recalls defender Jeremy Howe despite recent injuries. The 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade will return on Friday, September 26, featuring a new route through Melbourne Park and Yarra Park precincts, live entertainment, and a presentation of the Premiership Cup at Macca's Footy Fest, which runs from September 25 to 28. The parade aims to enhance fan engagement by including AFLW and Toyota AFL Open athletes and creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.