What time does the AFL Grand Final start, when does it finish and what happens if it’s a draw?

The 2024 AFL Grand Final is here, with the Sydney Swans to face the Brisbane Lions.

Remarkably it will be a 125-year rematch (of sorts), as the last time the Swans and Lions faced off for the flag was the 1899 VFL Grand Final, back when both clubs were based in Victoria as South Melbourne and Fitzroy respectively.

The 2024 AFL Grand Final starts at 2:30pm AEST on Saturday September 28 at the MCG.

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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?

The Sydney Swans face the Brisbane Lions in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.

The Swans are trying to win their sixth V/AFL premiership, and their third since relocating to Sydney, joining the 2005 and 2012 triumphs.

The Lions are hoping to claim their fourth V/AFL premiership since the merger of Brisbane and Fitzroy 28 years ago, adding to their 2001, 2002 and 2003 crowns.

It is the first time since 2006 that the Grand Final does not involve a Victorian team.

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.

If it’s a draw, extra time will be played.

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, and so on.