{"id":898060,"date":"2026-09-19T19:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T19:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/898060\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T19:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T19:08:18","slug":"afl-grand-final-2026-ultimate-guide-start-time-entertainment-tickets-teams-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/898060\/","title":{"rendered":"AFL Grand Final 2026 Ultimate Guide: Start time, entertainment, tickets, teams & preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

The AFL premiership cup is heading outside Victoria again after Brisbane Lions and Fremantle won their way through to this year\u2019s decider<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Find out everything you need to know below. <\/p>\n

AFL Grand Final 2026 start time & schedule<\/p>\n

The 2026 AFL Grand Final between Fremantle and Brisbane starts at 2.30pm AEST on Saturday, September 26 at the MCG in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

The pre-game entertainment, featuring Aussie pop icon Kylie Minogue, is expected to start between 1pm and 1:30pm AEST with full details still to be confirmed.<\/p>\n

Who starred in the preliminary finals?<\/p>\n

Check out our expert player ratings from both preliminary finals <\/a>to find out.<\/p>\n

SYDNEY SWANS VS FREMANTLE \u2014 CLICK HERE <\/a><\/p>\n

HAWTHORN VS BRISBANE LIONS \u2014 CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Who is performing at the 2026 AFL Grand Final?<\/p>\n

Kylie Minogue is headline the pre-game entertainment at this year\u2019s grand final. G Flip, musical actor Michael Paynter (national anthem) and Mike Brady (Up There Cazaly during the retiree motorcade), will also be performing, with final details still to be confirmed.<\/p>\n

How to watch and live Stream the AFL Grand Final<\/p>\n

The 2026 AFL Grand Final will be broadcast exclusively live on Channel 7 and 7Plus. <\/p>\n

You can stream the game on Kayo Sports with Fox Footy commentary on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re outside of Australia, you can watch the Grand Final as well as Fox Footy coverage and TV shows on WatchAFL.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s the favourite? <\/p>\n

Brisbane Lions opened $1.65 favourite to win their third straight premiership with TAB. Fremantle was listed as a $2.30 outsider. The line was set at 8.5 points.<\/p>\n

Will Ashcroft was listed as a $7 favourite to win the Norm Smith Medal for the third straight year. Zac Bailey and Luke Jackson<\/a> were on the next line of betting at $10, with Lachie Neale an $11 chance. <\/p>\n

Where is the AFL Grand Final parade?<\/p>\n

The AFL Grand Final Parade will be held on Friday September 25 \u2013 a public holiday in Victoria. It starts at 10.30am AEST, with the motorcade beginning at John Cain Arena. Before that, The Wiggles will perform at Melbourne Park to kick off the festivities at 9.30am. The parade will be broadcast live and exclusively on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.<\/p>\n

When will the Grand Final finish?<\/p>\n

The 2026 AFL Grand Final will finish just after 5pm AEST, depending on the quarter lengths and whether extra time is required or not.<\/p>\n

If scores are level at full-time, extra time will be played \u2013 two three-minute halves, plus time-on.<\/p>\n

AFL Grand Final tickets: Can you still buy tickets?<\/p>\n

There are no general public tickets available to the AFL Grand Final unless purchased in an expensive package. All tickets are allocated to clubs, members and corporates.<\/p>\n

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