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AFL Grand Final 2024

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Sport
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Dates

Saturday 28 September 2024
From 12pm

Venue

Main Square

Access

Lift access
Wheelchair accessible

Getting There

Experience the AFL Grand Final on the Big Screen

The most Melbourne of all Melbourne things to do has to be watching the AFL Grand Final – and the next best thing to being at the MCG has to be catching the game on our Big Screen, in the heart of the city!

The vibe will be huge. Be part of the action.

Broadcasting from 12pm, the game starts at 2.30pm AEST.

AFL Around the Square:

Transport Hotel

From 11am

Watch the 2024 AFL Grand Final at Transport Hotel and join Transport Hotel for some beers before the game. There is no bigger day on Australia’s sporting calendar. Plus, it’s all being shown on their mega screens, so you don’t miss a moment.

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Beer DeLuxe

From 11am

Situated right in the heart of the action, Beer Deluxe is a great spot to catch the Grand Final action. Heading to the game? They’re here for a nervous pre-game beer, or a celebratory drink afterwards. Catching the Grand Final Parade? Beer DeLuxe will be also be open from 10am Friday 27 September, with live music on after the Parade. Book your spot now!

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Riverland Bar

From 11am

Riverland Bar are bringing in big screens and showing the game siren-to-siren in their riverside, beer garden. Sound on! Once the MCG crowds thin, sit back and enjoy the AFL Grand Final with them as well. Limited spots are available and everyone gets a seat with a view of a screen, so get in quick and book now!

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Timeout

From 7am

Make the most of this incredible day, book a table at Timeout and secure one of the best spots in the city. You’ll be right in the middle of the action, enjoying the game on the Big Screen at Fed Square while celebrating with friends over delicious meals and drinks. The atmosphere at Timeout is always lively, and it’s the perfect place to cheer on your team with fellow footy fans.

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Sunrise AFL Grand Final Brekky Party

27 September, 5.30am-9am | Main Square

Join Nat, Shirvo and the Sunrise team from 5.30am on Friday 27 September, for their annual Grand Final Brekky Party. Aussie music icon Tina Arena will be performing her biggest hits live, including her classic ‘Chains’, alongside Melbourne’s very own Shouse. Mike Brady will be there to sing his footy anthem ‘Up There Cazaly’, and there is free breakfast for everyone who attends.

AFL Pop-up Store

27 September, 6am-5pm & 28 September, 9am-8pm | Swanston St Forecourt

Visit the AFL Pop-up Store on Grand Final Eve for the annual parade and again on Grand Final Day to soak in the incredible atmosphere football brings to the city over these two major days. The Grand Finalist merchandise outlet will be stationed on Swanston St Forecourt.