The 2026 AFL Grand Final will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday, September 26, with a kick-off time of 2:30 pm AEST (12:30 am ET / 5:30 am BST). This will be the first time the MCG has hosted the AFL Grand Final since 2022, and it will feature a historic clash between Brisbane and Fremantle, two teams with different paths to the title. Brisbane, looking to secure their third consecutive championship, have had a strong season, highlighted by a dramatic come-from-behind win over Hawthorn. The team is also set to include Lachie Neale, who will be playing after successfully appealing a one-match suspension from the previous season. Fremantle, entering the Grand Final as minor premiers, have a unique opportunity to end a long championship drought and win their first-ever AFL flag. Viewers in Australia can watch the match for free on free-to-air Channel 7 and on the streaming service 7Plus, which requires an Australian postcode for access. For international audiences, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be used to access the stream, with Surfshark being one recommended option. In the United States, the game will be broadcast on FS1, available through streaming platforms like Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. In the UK, TNT Sports 1 will show the match, accessible via Sky, Virgin Media, EE TV, or HBO Max. In Canada, TSN2 will air the game, with TSN Plus available for streaming. Mobile viewers can watch the match through most broadcasters’ streaming apps or by accessing the stream directly through their phone’s browser.