One Saturday, Three Reasons Not to Leave the City

The TAB Everest runs at Royal Randwick on Saturday 17 October, AUD$20 million in prize money and the richest race on turf anywhere in the world. The same day, the Wallabies host the Bledisloe Cup at Accor Stadium and Anyma plays The Domain. Three major events, one Saturday, and a CBD hotel puts you within reach of all three.

Royal Randwick is 30 minutes from the hotel by bus or light rail. No need to base yourself out near the track for one afternoon of racing.

The Same Saturday as the Bledisloe Cup and Anyma

The Wallabies play the All Blacks at Accor Stadium and Anyma plays The Domain, both on 17 October. Racegoers, rugby fans and festival crowds are all converging on Sydney the same day — and a CBD room means you’re not locked into one side of the city.

See our Bledisloe Cup accommodation page and Anyma Sydney accommodation page for the other two.

Stay for the Recovery Night

Everyone who’s in Sydney for Saturday has a reason to stay Sunday too — recover from the track, sleep off the race day, and see the city without the rush to check out. Sunday 18 October is one of the quietest nights on our calendar, which means better availability the night after the biggest compression day of the month.

The Everest Sydney: Your Questions Answered

When is The TAB Everest 2026?
Saturday 17 October 2026, at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney. Public gates open at 10:30am (members gates 10:00am), with the first race at 12:30pm and the last at 6:10pm.
Where to stay for The Everest at Randwick?
Novotel Sydney City Centre is about 30 minutes from Royal Randwick by bus or light rail, without booking a room near the track for one afternoon of racing.
How much prize money is on offer at The TAB Everest?
AUD$20 million, making it the richest turf race in the world, according to the Australian Turf Club.
What else is on in Sydney the same day as The Everest?
The Bledisloe Cup at Accor Stadium and Anyma at The Domain are both on Saturday 17 October, the same day as The Everest.
How do I get to Royal Randwick from the Sydney CBD?
By bus or light rail, around 30 minutes and 7 kilometres from the hotel.
Who is running in The TAB Everest 2026?
Not yet announced. The field and barrier draw are typically released the week of the race — check the Australian Turf Club’s official page closer to 17 October.
Is it worth staying in Sydney the night after The Everest?
Yes. Sunday 18 October follows the busiest Saturday of the month across racing, rugby and live music, and is one of the quietest nights on the hotel’s calendar — a straightforward night to extend the stay.

Ready to lock in Everest weekend?
Interstate and corporate racing crowds book early. Get a CBD room before the compressed Saturday sells out.