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3mo ago

AFL Locks In 2:30pm AEST Grand Final for 2026 and 2027

The league says the call gives stakeholders certainty during planning for Tasmania's 2028 entry.

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The MCG is set for a major upgrade and AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the grand final may have to be moved.
Brisbane is shooting for its third straight premiership. Michael Klein
The AFL is sticking with its mid-afternoon timeslot for the grand final for at least 2 more years. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Overview

  • The league confirmed Saturday the 2026 and 2027 Toyota AFL Grand Finals will start at 2:30pm AEST.
  • Officials said there is "no compelling case" to switch to a twilight or night start over the next two seasons.
  • AFL leaders framed the move as clarity for fans, clubs and broadcaster Seven Network while long-term plans take shape.
  • Local start times were set at 2:30pm AEST for ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS and VIC, 2:00pm ACST for NT and SA, and 12:30pm AWST for WA.
  • The league signaled a future review of the slot as fixtures and MCG access are settled, with media reports speculating the 2027 calendar could shift and push the decider into October.