AFL Grand Final 2026
There is no bigger day on Australia's sporting calendar than the Australian Football League Grand Final.
The Grand Final game is the culmination of 23 home and away matches 25 rounds of football plus elimination, semi and preliminary finals.
One grand final game to determine the premier team for the 2026 season. There can be only one winner! Who will it be?
The AFL Grand Final will be played in front of 100k fans at the MCG and for an estimated 80m television audience world-wide.
2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final
Saturday 26th September 2026*
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Tied Scores (End of game)
* Time on will be played if the scores are tied at the end of the 4th quarter. After a six-minute break, the game will resume with two three-minute halves - plus time on. Teams will change ends at the end of the first three-minute half, but there will be no break, with play immediately resuming once the players are set. If the scores are still tied at the end of the two three-minute halves, the process of playing another two three-minute halves will be repeated until a winner is found.
* Traditionally played on the last Saturday in September.
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
The home of Australian Rules Football, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (M.C.G. or the 'G') is an iconic Australian sporting venue located in Yarra Park, just outside of Melbourne CBD.. a ground that no fan will ever take for granted.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Game Time
The game commences at 2.30pm (GMT+10) - TBC - to be confirmed
Date and Time - Current - Melbourne
On The Day
Game Entertainment
TBC - to be confirmed
Weather Forecast
TBC - to be confirmed
Melbourne Weather
Official Tickets
TBC - to be confirmed
Major Events Act
In Victoria, the Major Events Act 2009 protects fans from being ripped off by ticket scalpers and ensures that tickets to major events are available for everyone.. vic.gov.au
The Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events has declared that the grand final is protected under the legislation, it is an offence to resell (and/or to advertise for resale) any ticket for more than 10 percent above the face value of the ticket.
Betting & Odds
TBC - to be confirmed
Broadcast Coverage
TBC - to be confirmed
AFL Broadcast Guide
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AROUND THE GROUND
TBC - to be confirmed
Last year
2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final
WON by Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions 18.14 (122) vs Geelong Cats 11.9 (75) in front of 100,022 fans.
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Calendar: AFL Grand Final
❊ When ❊
Date: Saturday 26th September 2026
❊ Where ❊
Melbourne Cricket Ground View Venue
Brunton Avenue, Jolimont Western Australia 3002 Map
✆ Venue: (03) 9657 8867 | Event: (03) 9657 8867
❊ More Information ❊
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