AFL Grand Final 2026: Fremantle vs Brisbane, Time & Live Stream

AFL Grand Final 2026 Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions at MCG

The AFL Grand Final 2026 has finally arrived. Today, 26 September the MCG plays host to Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions as Australians all over the country hunt AFL Grand Final time, AFL live, 7plus and where to watch AFL Grand Final.

The match starts at at 2:30 PM AEST at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Viewers in Western Australia will be watching the game at 12:30 PM AWST.

AFL Grand Final 2026 – Fremantle vs Brisbane

Much is at stake in this year’s AFL final. The Brisbane Lions have made it to their fourth successive Grand Final and are hoping to claim their third consecutive premiership. On the other hand the Fremantle side is making it to their second Grand Final and looking for their first ever AFL premiership.

The lineup remains unchanged from last week as Lachie Neale from Brisbane is free to play following his disciplinary hearing.

For followers of the Freo vs Lions, Brisbane vs Fremantle, AFL Grand Final teams or AFL Grand Final 2026 results all will be revealed in just a few hours’ time.

AFL Grand Final Time: How to Watch Live?

The AFL Grand Final 2026 live stream will be available in Australia via Channel 7 and 7plus. It’s important to note that the Grand Final will not be broadcast live on Kayo and Fox Sports. Coverage can also be seen via ABC Sport, including a live blog.

AFL Grand Final kickoff time, AFL game start time, when does AFL Grand Final start or is AFL Grand Final on Kayo, then will want to tune into Channel 7/7plus as opposed to expecting it to be on Kayo as normal.

International viewers can catch up via the WatchAFL platform for covered markets.

Kylie Minogue Headlines AFL Grand Final Entertainment

Leading the entertainment before the game kicks off is none other than the musical icon Kylie Minogue from around 1:30 pm AEST. Also performing on the day is G Flip, Michael Paynter and Mike Brady.

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For the official match-day updates, follow the AFL Grand Final LIVE blog. For the latest start-time and broadcast details, ABC Sport’s Grand Final guide is also useful.

DemocraX will update this story with the AFL score, result and major match moments as the Grand Final unfolds.