The Port Lincoln Cup is the premiere thoroughbred racing event on the Eyre Peninsula. Held annually in late February/ early March at the Port Lincoln Racing Club, it is a major event for the region, attracting a crowd of thousands of locals and intra/interstate visitors for the day and adjunct weekend.
The three-day itinerary of the Cup Carnival includes:
Racing on Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Golf competition on Thursday, 26 February 2026
Calcutta on Thursday, 26 February 2026
Finally, The 2026 MGA Insurance Group Port Lincoln Cup, on Friday 27 February 2026.

