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Where to watch the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne

Wondering where to watch the 2025 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne? Catch the action on the big screen at these pubs, bars and restaurants.

When is the AFL Grand Final in 2025?

The MCG will once again host the AFL Grand Final, on Saturday 27 September 2025. The public holiday will be on Friday 26 September, the day before the AFL Grand Final.

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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

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Take a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Heading to a game? Here’s where to stop off for pre or post-event feasting.

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The Last Jar

Irish gastro pub with meals made in the tradition of a country farmhouse.

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Melbourne’s best old-school pubs and bars

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Urban Alley Brewery

A sustainable micro-brewery and pub in the Docklands.

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Good Nature

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