You can watch the AFL grand final live on free‑to‑air TV in Australia on Channel 7, or via streaming on 7plus in Australia and Watch AFL if you are overseas.

Main ways to watch live

  • Free‑to‑air TV in Australia
    • Channel 7 has the exclusive live TV broadcast rights to the AFL grand final across Australia.
* Just tune into your local Seven channel on the day (no subscription needed).
  • Streaming inside Australia
    • 7plus streams the AFL grand final live and free in HD to phones, tablets, smart TVs and browsers (you just need to sign up and log in).
* Make sure your 7plus account is set up and you can log in before bounce‑down to avoid last‑minute issues.
  • Streaming outside Australia
    • The official way to watch from overseas is the Watch AFL service, which offers live and on‑demand streams of AFL matches including the grand final for a paid subscription.
* It works on a range of devices and is designed specifically for viewers outside Australia.
  • Radio and companion coverage
    • If you prefer audio, ABC Sport provides a live radio call via the AFL website and ABC Listen app during the grand final.
* Many fans also follow live blogs on major news and sports sites for commentary, stats and key moments.

Extra notes for 2025–2026

  • The pattern in recent seasons has been consistent: Channel 7 and 7plus inside Australia, Watch AFL abroad, with similar arrangements expected for upcoming grand finals unless rights change.
  • Some tech and news sites highlight that fans overseas sometimes use VPNs to access 7plus, but this can breach terms of service; the official route is still Watch AFL.

If you tell your country and whether you have free‑to‑air TV or only streaming, more tailored options can be suggested.

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