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The AFL Grand Final returns to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday September 26, 2026, and the first bounce is at 2:30 PM AEST, the traditional Saturday afternoon slot the AFL has locked in for this season and the next. It is the end of the first ten-team finals series the competition has run, a five-week post-season that added a wildcard round in front of the old eight-team bracket. In Australia the match is live and free on the Seven Network and 7plus; overseas it is on Watch AFL, with Fox Sports carrying the AFL in the United States and TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland. Every venue listed below shows the AFL with sourced evidence, and Melbourne empties into its pubs for this one, so book a table.
| New York | Los Angeles | London | Central Europe | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Final | 12:30 AM EDT | 9:30 PM PDT (Fri 25 Sep) | 5:30 AM BST | 6:30 AM CEST | 2:30 PM AEST |
Most pubs below show the AFL week in, week out; only the featured venues' own posts or listings name this event. Call ahead or check the venue's socials to confirm it is on the screens before you head out.
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Hickens Hotel screens AFL across multiple floors and runs a dedicated Grand Final Day...
Watch the AFL Grand Final live & loud then enjoy DJ sets post-game. source
Hickens celebrates sporting culture across multiple floors - watch every code on screen - AFL, EPL, NBA, Rugby Union, UFC and so much more. source
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Harvey's Sports Bar & Grill has 2 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.
AFL Finals | Western Bulldogs v Collingwood Fri 7:40pm + Melbourne v Carlton Sat 7:35pm 🍀 Celtic v Falkirk | Kick Off Midnight Big screens. Cold pints. Proper match-day atmosphere. source
I visited Harvey’s Sports Bar & Grill in April 2026 on Easter Monday to watch the Tigers vs Eels NRL game and the Hawks vs Cats AFL game. (Google review)
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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
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
Hopscotch Southbank screens every AFL game on its big screens all season.
Come and catch every AFL game live at Hopscotch on our big screens. source
Came to hopscotch to watch the AFL, amazing vibes and really enjoyed the beer options. (Google review)
BrewDog Pentridge has 2 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.
With 2UP from 12-3pm, Pies vs Bombers live and loud on our 13 screens from 3:20pm, an AFL memorabilia raffle from 6pm with all proceeds going towards a veteran charity and live music late into the night... source
Arcadia Hotel has 3 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.
Live music setting the tone, $12 cocktails all night Friday, pool tables ready, and a massive weekend of AFL across every screen we're open until 3am so the night is yours. source
🏉 We've got two massive AFL Wildcard Finals live and loud across every screen this weekend. source
Harp of Erin Hotel has 9 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.
🏉🍻 Catch two massive AFL games LIVE & LOUD at The Harp of Erin and enjoy siren-to-siren drink specials while all the action unfolds. source
🏉🔥 Catch all the AFL action LIVE & LOUD as we count down to the Big Dance with game-day drink specials to make it even better. source
Royal Derby Hotel has 10 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.
ALL Brisbane Lions games are broadcast LIVE and LOUD at the venue, which is why more and more fans are flocking to the venue to immerse themselves in the one-eyed maroon, blue and gold environment. source
🏆 2026 AFL FINALS ARE HERE! 🏆 Footy finals fever has arrived , and there’s no better place to watch it than The Derby! source
The Sydney Swans name the Rising Sun Hotel as the Victorian supporter group's home pub...
Get down to the Rising Sun Hotel in South Melbourne to watch all Sydney Swans matches. source
Best pub in south Melbourne jess and sophie were super in looking after us to have a great meal and drinks to watch the footy AFL and NRL... (Google review)
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
Google reviewers describe watching AFL at The Imperial Hotel.
Went in to watch the F1 and also got to watch the AFL while I was there. (Google review)
Big screens with the afl on. (Google review)
Mail Exchange Hotel has 4 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.
Join us for our annual AFL Grand Final experience! 🏆🏉 Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch, catch every kick, mark and goal LIVE & LOUD on the big screens, sip on ice-cold beers, and tuck into freshly baked scones, party. source
...AFL games on the big screens and the hotel is an obvious stop before or after the game, because it’s right opposite Southern Cross train station and Marvel Stadium. (Google review)
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The Great Northern Hotel is showing every game of the 2026 AFL finals series live.
AFL 2026 Finals Are Here! - Showing all games live & loud... source
Watched the AFL footy finals here with a couple of friends, what a vibe. (Google review)
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Updated September 11, 2026.