The 2025 AFL Grand Final is being shown live and free on Channel 7 and 7plus in Australia , with Watch AFL carrying the international broadcast.

Key ways to watch in 2025

  • Free-to-air TV (Australia):
    • Broadcast exclusively live on Channel 7 across Australia.
* Coverage starts from the early afternoon, with main match coverage from **2:00pm AEST** and first bounce at **2:30pm AEST**.
  • Streaming in Australia:
    • You can stream the Grand Final free on 7plus , Channel 7’s streaming platform, in 1080p HD (no pay subscription needed, but you may need an account).
  • Outside Australia (overseas viewers):
    • The match is available via Watch AFL , the official international streaming service for AFL.
* Watch AFL offers live and on-demand streams of the Grand Final and may be available as a standalone pass for finals.
  • Radio and live coverage:
    • ABC Sport provides live radio commentary via local radio, the ABC Listen app, and its website.
* AFL’s own site and various sports outlets run live blogs and text commentary.

Public live sites & fan zones

  • Melbourne (MCG & CBD):
    • The game is played at the MCG.
* For those without tickets, **Federation Square in the Melbourne CBD screens the Grand Final live from around midday** as a public fan site.
  • Geelong:
    • Fans can watch at Eastern Beach Reserve in Geelong, with festivities from 12pm leading into the 2:30pm AEST bounce.
  • Brisbane:
    • The Brisbane Lions’ official watch party is held at New Farm Park , running roughly 8:30am–6pm , showing the game live and free on big screens.

Mini “forum style” notes & tips

Some fans on AFL forums note that Watch AFL can feel pricey , so many overseas viewers look for pubs or expat bars that already have it on instead of buying it solo.

  • If you’re in a major Australian city, popular options usually include:
    • CBD sports bars and pubs with big screens (often packed, good atmosphere).
    • Official club-affiliated venues or supporter group pubs.
  • For a non-bar atmosphere in Melbourne, locals in forum discussions often recommend Federation Square as a family-friendly, alcohol-light option.

Quick FAQ

  • Is it free to watch?
    • In Australia: Yes on Channel 7 and 7plus.
* Overseas: **No, usually requires a paid Watch AFL pass.**
  • What time does it start?
    • First bounce: 2:30pm AEST (ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS, VIC).
* **ACST (SA, NT): 2:00pm** , **AWST (WA): 12:30pm.**

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.