When is the AFL Grand Final?

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📍 Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 14:30:00 +1000

⏱️ Duration: 3 hours -- AFL Grand Final Ends at 17:30:00 (AEST)

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Saturday, 26 September 2026

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What is AFL Grand Final?

An Australian rules football match to determine the premiers for the Australian Football League (AFL) season.

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About AFL Grand Final

The AFL Grand Final is the championship match of the Australian Football League (AFL), held annually to determine the premier team of the season. This highly anticipated event takes place in Melbourne, Australia, and attracts thousands of fans from across the country, showcasing the pinnacle of Australian rules football.

The Grand Final has a rich history, with the first match held in 1898. Over the years, it has evolved into a significant cultural event, celebrated not just for the sport but also for the festivities surrounding it. The match is typically held on the last Saturday in September, marking the conclusion of the AFL season.

Fans celebrate the day with various activities, including pre-match entertainment, parades, and gatherings. The atmosphere in Melbourne is electric, as supporters don their team colors and come together to cheer for their favorites. The AFL Grand Final is not just a sporting event; it is a celebration of Australian culture and community.

With its storied legacy and passionate following, the AFL Grand Final remains one of the most-watched sporting events in Australia, drawing significant media attention and showcasing the best talent in the league. It is a day that encapsulates the spirit of Australian rules football and the dedication of its fans.

Key facts

First held: 1898
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 3 hours
Frequency: Annual

Frequently asked questions about AFL Grand Final.

The AFL Grand Final is on September 26, 2026.

It is held in Melbourne, Australia.

The match starts at 04:30 UTC.

The match typically lasts for about 3 hours.

It determines the premier team of the AFL season and is a major cultural event in Australia.

Where it's held

City: Melbourne

Country: Australia

Tags: afl grand-final australian-rules-football melbourne sports

AFL Grand Final start times in other key cities:

Abidjan Sat 04:30:00
Addis-Abeba Sat 07:30:00
Ahmedabad Sat 10:00:00
Alexandrie Sat 07:30:00
Ankara Sat 07:30:00
Bagdad Sat 07:30:00
Bangalore Sat 10:00:00
Bangkok Sat 11:30:00
Bogotá Fri 23:30:00
Chongqing Sat 12:30:00
Dacca Sat 10:30:00
Dar es Salaam Sat 07:30:00
Delhi Sat 10:00:00
Guangzhou Sat 12:30:00
Hanoï Sat 11:30:00
Hong Kong Sat 12:30:00
Hô Chi Minh-Ville Sat 11:30:00
Istanbul Sat 07:30:00
Jakarta Sat 11:30:00
Johannesburg Sat 06:30:00
Kano Sat 05:30:00
Karachi Sat 09:30:00
Khartoum Sat 06:30:00
Kinshasa Sat 05:30:00
Lagos Sat 05:30:00
Lahore Sat 09:30:00
Le Caire Sat 07:30:00
Le Cap Sat 06:30:00
Lima Fri 23:30:00
Londres Sat 05:30:00
Luanda Sat 05:30:00
Mexico, ville Fri 22:30:00
Moscou Sat 07:30:00
Mumbai Sat 10:00:00
New York City Sat 00:30:00
Pékin Sat 12:30:00
Rio de Janeiro Sat 01:30:00
Riyad Sat 07:30:00
Saint-Pétersbourg Sat 07:30:00
Santiago Sat 01:30:00
Shanghai Sat 12:30:00
Shenzhen Sat 12:30:00
Singapour Sat 12:30:00
Sydney Sat 14:30:00
São Paulo Sat 01:30:00
Séoul Sat 13:30:00
Tokyo Sat 13:30:00
Téhéran Sat 08:00:00

Location	Time
Abidjan	Sat 04:30:00
Addis-Abeba	Sat 07:30:00
Ahmedabad	Sat 10:00:00
Alexandrie	Sat 07:30:00
Ankara	Sat 07:30:00
Bagdad	Sat 07:30:00
Bangalore	Sat 10:00:00
Bangkok	Sat 11:30:00
Bogotá	Fri 23:30:00
Chongqing	Sat 12:30:00
Dacca	Sat 10:30:00
Dar es Salaam	Sat 07:30:00
Delhi	Sat 10:00:00
Guangzhou	Sat 12:30:00
Hanoï	Sat 11:30:00
Hong Kong	Sat 12:30:00
Hô Chi Minh-Ville	Sat 11:30:00
Istanbul	Sat 07:30:00
Jakarta	Sat 11:30:00
Johannesburg	Sat 06:30:00
Kano	Sat 05:30:00
Karachi	Sat 09:30:00
Khartoum	Sat 06:30:00
Kinshasa	Sat 05:30:00
Lagos	Sat 05:30:00
Lahore	Sat 09:30:00
Le Caire	Sat 07:30:00
Le Cap	Sat 06:30:00
Lima	Fri 23:30:00
Londres	Sat 05:30:00
Luanda	Sat 05:30:00
Mexico, ville	Fri 22:30:00
Moscou	Sat 07:30:00
Mumbai	Sat 10:00:00
New York City	Sat 00:30:00
Pékin	Sat 12:30:00
Rio de Janeiro	Sat 01:30:00
Riyad	Sat 07:30:00
Saint-Pétersbourg	Sat 07:30:00
Santiago	Sat 01:30:00
Shanghai	Sat 12:30:00
Shenzhen	Sat 12:30:00
Singapour	Sat 12:30:00
Sydney	Sat 14:30:00
São Paulo	Sat 01:30:00
Séoul	Sat 13:30:00
Tokyo	Sat 13:30:00
Téhéran	Sat 08:00:00

AFL Grand Final start times in different countries:

🇩🇿 Algeria Sat 05:30:00
🇦🇷 Argentina Sat 01:30:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Sat 10:30:00
🇧🇷 Brazil Fri 23:30:00
🇨🇳 China Sat 12:30:00
🇨🇴 Colombia Fri 23:30:00
🇪🇬 Egypt Sat 07:30:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia Sat 07:30:00
🇫🇷 France Sat 06:30:00
🇩🇪 Germany Sat 06:30:00
🇮🇳 India Sat 10:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia Sat 11:30:00
🇮🇷 Iran Sat 08:00:00
🇮🇹 Italy Sat 06:30:00
🇯🇵 Japan Sat 13:30:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Sat 07:30:00
🇲🇽 Mexico Fri 23:30:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Sat 11:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria Sat 05:30:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Sat 09:30:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Sat 12:30:00
🇷🇺 Russia Sat 07:30:00
🇿🇦 South Africa Sat 06:30:00
🇪🇸 Spain Sat 06:30:00
🇹🇭 Thailand Sat 11:30:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Sat 05:30:00
🇺🇸 United States Fri 22:30:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Sat 11:30:00

Location	Time
🇩🇿 Algeria	Sat 05:30:00
🇦🇷 Argentina	Sat 01:30:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Sat 10:30:00
🇧🇷 Brazil	Fri 23:30:00
🇨🇳 China	Sat 12:30:00
🇨🇴 Colombia	Fri 23:30:00
🇪🇬 Egypt	Sat 07:30:00
🇪🇹 Ethiopia	Sat 07:30:00
🇫🇷 France	Sat 06:30:00
🇩🇪 Germany	Sat 06:30:00
🇮🇳 India	Sat 10:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonesia	Sat 11:30:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Sat 08:00:00
🇮🇹 Italy	Sat 06:30:00
🇯🇵 Japan	Sat 13:30:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Sat 07:30:00
🇲🇽 Mexico	Fri 23:30:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Sat 11:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigeria	Sat 05:30:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Sat 09:30:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Sat 12:30:00
🇷🇺 Russia	Sat 07:30:00
🇿🇦 South Africa	Sat 06:30:00
🇪🇸 Spain	Sat 06:30:00
🇹🇭 Thailand	Sat 11:30:00
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	Sat 05:30:00
🇺🇸 United States	Fri 22:30:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Sat 11:30:00

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