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
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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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Where to eat near the MCG and Marvel Stadium

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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Festival

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The Last Jar

The Last Jar

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

Melbourne’s best old-school pubs and bars

Melbourne’s best old-school pubs and bars

Sip your way back in time and soak in the atmosphere at these historic establishments.

Urban Alley Brewery

Urban Alley Brewery

A sustainable micro-brewery and pub in the Docklands.

Beer DeLuxe

Beer DeLuxe

A dedicated craft beer bar with a long history of supporting local breweries.