Where is the AFL Grand Final held?

The most recent edition was held at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. You do not have to be there to watch it: this page lists AFL pubs across 10 cities.

Where can I watch the AFL Grand Final near me?

Three ways: 7 venues on this page have a listing or post of their own that names AFL; the city sections cover AFL pubs in 10 cities, each listing linked back to the source we used; the live map shows every venue we track near you.

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Where to Watch the AFL Grand Final

Most recent edition: Saturday, September 26, 2026

The AFL Grand Final is between editions. This guide keeps the AFL pubs with evidence of showing the sport, city by city, and updates with the next edition's dates and start times once they are confirmed.

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The venues below have evidence of showing the AFL. Featured venues' own posts or listings name AFL. Call ahead or check the venue's socials to confirm this event is on the screens before you head out.

10 city guides
117 pubs in Melbourne
99 with a linked source
4.3 average Google rating

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Venues whose own listings name AFL

Melbourne

Royal Derby Hotel Brisbane Lions game-day HQ

446 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 · 4.3 stars (399 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

From the wild card round right through to the 2026 AFL Grand Final, we’ll have ALL GAMES LIVE & LOUD on the big screens. source

Listed by Brisbane Lions as a supporters venue (Official listing)

@royalderbyhotel Website Open in Google Maps

Melbourne

Transport Hotel Melbourne Shows AFL frequently

Federation Square, Melbourne CBD · 4.0 stars (1,713 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

Grand Final Day is going big at Transport Public Bar in Federation Square , with the 2026 AFL Grand Final live & loud across 13 screens + 3 mega screens . source

Big screens. Big atmosphere. Cold beers. Great food. And a crowd that’s just as invested as you are. Whether it’s AFL, football, rugby or the world’s biggest sporting events, catch it all live at Transport Public Bar. source

@transport_hotel Website Open in Google Maps

Melbourne

Network Sports Bar Hosted AFL screenings

Southern Cross Station, 99 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia · 4.2 stars (1,204 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

Catch the 2026 AFL Grand Final LIVE & LOUD at Network Sports Bar, located at Southern Cross Station. source

Website Open in Google Maps

Melbourne

The Boatbuilders Yard Hosted AFL screenings

23 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia · 4.3 stars (4,419 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

Afl grand final live & loud at the boatbuilders yard Don’t miss any of the action on the jumbotron in the beer garden or any of the other 11 big screens we’ll have going. source

Watch the AFL Grand Final LIVE & LOUD at The Boatbuilders Yard. Don't miss any of the action on the jumbotron in the beer garden or any of the other 11 big screens we'll have going. source

@boatbuildersyard Website Open in Google Maps

Melbourne

Riverland Bar Hosted AFL screenings

Federation Wharf Vaults 1-9, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · 4.4 stars (2,754 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

WATCh the afl grand final live & loud Book you and your crew a table in front of a big screen to catch the game in our riverside beer garden. source

Since 2008 Riverland Bar is the place to be before and after the AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Stick around and watch The Granny on our big screen. source

@riverlandbar Website Open in Google Maps

Melbourne

Corner Hotel Hosted AFL screenings

57 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121 · 4.4 stars (3,934 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

2026 AFL GRAND FINAL DAY NO BOOKINGS | FIRST IN BEST DRESSED | OPEN FROM 9AM AFL GRAND FINAL DAY AT THE CORNER HOTEL... source

@cornerhotel Website Open in Google Maps

Melbourne

The Espy (Hotel Esplanade) Hosted AFL screenings

11 The Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182 · 4.3 stars (4,478 reviews)

Showing the 2026 AFL Grand Final live on screen.

Catch the AFL Grand Final live and loud across the Main Bar and Louey’s, with every big moment on the big screen. source

Website Open in Google Maps

AFL pubs in Melbourne, host city of the AFL Grand Final

The Duke of Wellington Melbourne Demons game-day HQ

146 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD · 4.3 stars (4,203 reviews)

Crowned the home pub of the Melbourne Demons for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Listed by Melbourne as a supporters venue (Official listing)

@thedukemelbourne Website Open in Google Maps

Richmond Club Hotel Richmond Tigers game-day HQ

4.2 stars (1,699 reviews)

Richmond Club Hotel is the official partner pub of Richmond Football Club and shows...

We're your go-to Richmond pub for catching every thrilling tackle, mark, and game-changing goal live and loud all AFL season long. source

Richmond Club Hotel is proud to officially partner with Richmond Football Club. Join us for selected away games live and loud. source

Website Open in Google Maps

The Rose Fitzroy AFL game-day HQ

406 Napier Street, 3065 · 4.4 stars (732 reviews)

The Rose Fitzroy presents itself as a footy pub and shows every AFL game, closing each...

Known as one of Melbourne’s best “footy pubs”, The Rose shows every AFL game, concluded with the winning team’s song, played loud and proud. source

@therosefitzroy Website Open in Google Maps

Rising Sun Hotel Official Sydney Swans bar

2 Raglan St, 3205 · 4.5 stars (1,063 reviews)

The Sydney Swans name the Rising Sun Hotel as the Victorian supporter group's home pub...

Listed by Sydney Swans as a supporters venue (Official listing)

Best pub in south Melbourne jess and sophie were super in looking after us to have a great meal and drinks to watch the footy AFL and NRL... (Google review)

@risingsunhotel_southmelbourne Website Open in Google Maps

Coopers Inn Official GWS Giants bar

282 Exhibition St, 3000 · 4.3 stars (918 reviews)

Listed by the GWS Giants as their Melbourne supporter venue and the preferred venue of...

Listed by GWS Giants as a supporters venue (Official listing)

Website Open in Google Maps

Young and Jacksons Shows AFL frequently

1 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia · 4.2 stars (4,669 reviews)

Young and Jacksons has 3 Instagram posts in 2026 about showing AFL at the venue.

Big screen. Cold beers. A room full of fans riding every big moment together. From AFL and rugby to golf and everything in between, if it's worth watching, you'll find it live at Young & Jackson! source

Young & Jackson's big screen is legendary among Melbourne locals, and with sport on from open to close, every match feels like an event. AFL, golf, rugby and more, all up on the wall... source

@youngandjackson Website Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the AFL Grand Final held?: The most recent edition was held at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. You do not have to be there to watch it: this page lists AFL pubs across 10 cities.
Where can I watch the AFL Grand Final near me?: Three ways: 7 venues on this page have a listing or post of their own that names AFL; the city sections cover AFL pubs in 10 cities, each listing linked back to the source we used; the live map shows every venue we track near you.

Updated October 4, 2026.