Where to watch the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne

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Wondering where to watch the 2026 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 26 September 2025. The public holiday will be on Friday 25 September, the day before the AFL Grand Final.

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Last updated on Thu 3 Sep 2026

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