We’re counting down the days until the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
Four more finals will see four teams eliminated, with one of Sydney, Port Adelaide or Hawthorn to face one of Geelong, GWS or Brisbane in the flag decider.
Here’s everything we know so far about the Grand Final.
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WHAT TIME DOES THE AFL GRAND FINAL START?
The 2024 AFL Grand Final starts at 2:30pm AEST on Saturday September 28 at the MCG.
The pre-game entertainment featuring Katy Perry is likely to start between 1pm and 1:30pm AEST, with details TBC.
Victoria has a Grand Final public holiday on Friday September 27.
HOW TO WATCH THE AFL GRAND FINAL
The 2024 AFL Grand Final will be broadcast live on Seven and 7Plus, and you can stream a replay on Kayo Sports.
The Grand Final can be streamed using the 7Plus app (if your device has the live TV feature enabled) and will finally be shown at better than 720p quality (depending on the speed of your internet connection).
These devices are compatible: Computer web browser, iOS devices (iPhone and iPad), Android devices (both phones and tablets), Telstra TV, Fetch TV, Apple TV (4th Generation and newer), Android TV (compatible with Google-certified Android TV OS), Samsung TV (compatible with Samsung Tizen OS), PlayStation 4 and 5, Chromecast, LG TV (models released in 2017 and newer).
Otherwise to watch it live on TV you will need free-to-air channels, or even a simple antenna plugged into the coaxial input on your TV.
If you’re outside of Australia, you can watch the Grand Final as well as Fox Footy coverage and TV shows on WatchAFL.
WHO IS PLAYING IN THE AFL GRAND FINAL?
After the first week of finals, six teams remain in the hunt for a spot in the 2024 Grand Final.
Sydney will host a preliminary final against either Port Adelaide or Hawthorn for one spot.
Geelong will host a preliminary final against either GWS or Brisbane for the other spot.
WHEN WILL THE AFL GRAND FINAL FINISH AND WHAT IF THERE’S A DRAW?
The 2024 AFL Grand Final will finish just after 5pm AEST, depending on quarter lengths and whether extra time is required.
Extra time would be required if scores are level at full-time. Both teams would have a six-minute break before the game resumes with two three-minute halves (plus time on). Teams swap ends after each half without a break.
An extra 10 interchanges are permitted in each half and do not roll over.
If scores are still level after the first extra time, another two halves of extra time would be played.
WHO IS PRESENTING THE PREMIERSHIP CUP AND MAJOR AWARDS?
A club great from each competing team is expected to be nominated to hand over the cup to the winning coach and captain after the Grand Final.
These individuals will be confirmed in Grand Final week.
Three-time Geelong premiership player Steve Johnson will present the Norm Smith Medal to the player voted as best-on-ground.
Four-time premiership coach David Parkin will present the Jock McHale Medal to the premiership coach.
Geelong 1963 premiership captain Fred Wooller will present the first Ron Barassi Medal to the premiership captain.
West Coast 2018 premiership player Josh Kennedy, as the premiership cup ambassador, will deliver the trophy to the MCG on Grand Final day.
CAN I GET TICKETS TO THE AFL GRAND FINAL?
There are no general public tickets available to the Grand Final unless you purchase an expensive package, with all tickets allocated to clubs, members and corporates.
WHO IS THE 2024 AFL GRAND FINAL ENTERTAINMENT?
US pop star Katy Perry will headline the pre-game entertainment at the MCG.
The singer behind hits including ‘Roar’, ‘Teenage Dream’, ‘Firework’ and ‘Dark Horse’ will return to the ground after featuring at the final of the 2020 ICC T20 Women’s World Cup.
Several other performers are likely to be announced in the coming weeks, including who will sing the Australian national anthem.
WHO IS RUNNING IN THE GRAND FINAL SPRINT?
The traditional 100-metre dash is expected to take place before the Grand Final, with one entrant from each AFL club.
Last year Geelong’s Max Holmes won the event.
AFL GRAND FINAL WINNER AND NORM SMITH MEDAL ODDS
All odds via Pointsbet, as of 4pm Monday September 9
Grand Final winner
Sydney Swans $3.15
Geelong $4
Hawthorn $6.50
GWS Giants $7
Brisbane Lions $7.50
Port Adelaide $15
Norm Smith Medal winner
TBC
AFL GRAND FINAL WEATHER
The weather forecast for Grand Final day will be revealed in the week leading up to the game.
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