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Where to Watch the AFL Grand Final 2026

The AFL Grand Final is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday September 26, 2026, with the first bounce at 2:30 PM AEST. Fremantle face Brisbane Lions. The Dockers have reached their second Grand Final and their first since 2013; Brisbane are chasing a third successive premiership. In Australia, watch live and free on Seven and 7plus. For a pub screening, choose how you want to watch: Transport is taking walk-ins only, the Corner opens its rooftop, front bar and bandroom at 9 AM, and Riverland takes match bookings from 1:30 PM. Check each venue’s announcement for entry, packages and availability.

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Start times where you are

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Grand Final12:30 AM EDT9:30 PM PDT (Fri 25 Sep)5:30 AM BST6:30 AM CEST2:30 PM AEST

The venues below have evidence of showing the AFL. Featured venues' own posts or listings name AFL. Call ahead or check the venue's socials to confirm this event is on the screens before you head out.

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Venues whose own listings name AFL

Melbourne

Melbourne

Transport Hotel Melbourne

Transport Hotel Melbourne Shows AFL frequently

Federation Square, Melbourne CBD · 4.0 stars (1,713 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

Grand Final Day is going big at Transport Public Bar in Federation Square , with the 2026 AFL Grand Final live & loud across 13 screens + 3 mega screens . source

Big screens. Big atmosphere. Cold beers. Great food. And a crowd that’s just as invested as you are. Whether it’s AFL, football, rugby or the world’s biggest sporting events, catch it all live at Transport Public Bar. source

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Melbourne

Melbourne

The Boatbuilders Yard

The Boatbuilders Yard Hosted AFL screenings

23 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia · 4.3 stars (4,419 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

Afl grand final live & loud at the boatbuilders yard Don’t miss any of the action on the jumbotron in the beer garden or any of the other 11 big screens we’ll have going. source

Watch the AFL Grand Final LIVE & LOUD at The Boatbuilders Yard. Don't miss any of the action on the jumbotron in the beer garden or any of the other 11 big screens we'll have going. source

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Melbourne

Melbourne

Riverland Bar

Riverland Bar Hosted AFL screenings

Federation Wharf Vaults 1-9, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · 4.4 stars (2,754 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

WATCh the afl grand final live & loud Book you and your crew a table in front of a big screen to catch the game in our riverside beer garden. source

Since 2008 Riverland Bar is the place to be before and after the AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Stick around and watch The Granny on our big screen. source

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Melbourne

AFL pubs in Melbourne, the host city

Richmond Club Hotel

Richmond Club Hotel Richmond Tigers game-day HQ

4.2 stars (1,699 reviews)

Richmond Club Hotel is the official partner pub of Richmond Football Club and shows...

We're your go-to Richmond pub for catching every thrilling tackle, mark, and game-changing goal live and loud all AFL season long. source

Richmond Club Hotel is proud to officially partner with Richmond Football Club. Join us for selected away games live and loud. source

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The Rose Fitzroy

The Rose Fitzroy AFL game-day HQ

406 Napier Street, 3065 · 4.4 stars (732 reviews)

The Rose Fitzroy presents itself as a footy pub and shows every AFL game, closing each...

Known as one of Melbourne’s best “footy pubs”, The Rose shows every AFL game, concluded with the winning team’s song, played loud and proud. source

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Young and Jacksons

Young and Jacksons Shows AFL frequently

1 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · 4.2 stars (4,669 reviews)

Young and Jacksons has 3 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.

Big screen. Cold beers. A room full of fans riding every big moment together. From AFL and rugby to golf and everything in between, if it's worth watching, you'll find it live at Young & Jackson! source

Young & Jackson's big screen is legendary among Melbourne locals, and with sport on from open to close, every match feels like an event. AFL, golf, rugby and more, all up on the wall... source

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Frequently asked questions

What time does AFL Grand Final 2026 start?
Grand Final starts at 2:30 PM AEST in Melbourne, 12:30 AM EDT in New York, and 5:30 AM BST in the UK. The table on this page lists the same start in 5 regions.
Where is AFL Grand Final 2026 held?
AFL Grand Final 2026 is held at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. You do not have to be there to watch it: this page lists AFL pubs across 9 cities.
What channel is AFL Grand Final 2026 on, and where can I stream it?
In the United States: Fox Sports is the AFL's United States broadcast partner, and Watch AFL is the league's own international stream, so a US viewer can get the match either way. Internationally: Australia: live and free on the Seven Network and 7plus. UK and Ireland: TNT Sports. Everywhere else: Watch AFL, the AFL's official international streaming service. Bars carry the feed their own subscription allows, so check with the venue before you go.
Where can I watch AFL Grand Final 2026 near me?
Three ways: 7 venues on this page have a listing or post of their own that names AFL; the city sections cover AFL pubs in 9 cities, each listing linked back to the source we used; the live map shows every venue we track near you.

Updated September 25, 2026.