AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL · 2027
AFL Grand Final 2027: Date, Time & Tickets
The 2027 AFL Grand Final is announced for Saturday 2 October at the MCG, with the first bounce at 2:30 pm AEST. Plan your viewing or visit, check the time in your city and follow the official ticket announcements.
2027 Grand Final match-day guide
- Date
- Saturday 2 October 2027
- First bounce · Melbourne time
- 2:30 pm AEST
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Teams
- Winners of the two preliminary finals · to be confirmed
The date and afternoon start were announced by the AFL. The latest confirmed match arrangements take precedence.
What time is the Grand Final in your city?
| City | First bounce | Local date |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 2:30 pm AEST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
| Sydney | 2:30 pm AEST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
| Brisbane | 2:30 pm AEST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
| Hobart | 2:30 pm AEST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
| Adelaide | 2:00 pm ACST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
| Darwin | 2:00 pm ACST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
| Perth | 12:30 pm AWST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
| Canberra | 2:30 pm AEST | Sat 2 Oct 2027 |
These are match times, not the start of television coverage. On the announced 2 October date, Melbourne is on AEST; daylight saving starts the following day.
Tickets, gates & entertainment: still to be announced
2027 sale dates, ticket prices, gate opening times, parade plans and entertainment have not been confirmed here. Check the year on official notices before booking.
Tickets, TV & visiting the MCG
2027 Grand Final tickets: what is announced?
2027 ticket prices, sale dates and allocation details are not confirmed here. The official ticket guide currently includes information for earlier finals, so check its season before relying on sale times. Follow your club's membership notices and the separate AFL and MCC membership arrangements; membership does not automatically guarantee a ticket.
Watch the Grand Final on Seven and 7plus
The 2025–2031 rights agreement provides live Grand Final coverage on Seven and 7plus in Australia. Foxtel and Kayo do not carry the live Grand Final under that agreement. The match starts at 2:30 pm AEST; the 2027 television programme start is still to be announced.
Why is the 2027 Grand Final in October?
The AFL has announced a later 2027 season start to accommodate the MCG's Australia–England 150th anniversary Test in March. Its five-week finals series concludes on Saturday 2 October.
Getting to the MCG
Use the MCG's official transport advice and seating maps to plan your arrival and entrance. Check match-day transport notices closer to the event. Gate opening times, parade arrangements and pre-match entertainment for 2027 are not confirmed here.
Which teams will play in the Grand Final?
The winners of the two preliminary finals meet in the Grand Final. Qualification places remain on the bracket until the clubs are known. Once the actual match is listed, its details, confirmed scores and calendar link appear here.
2027 Grand Final questions
What time is the 2027 AFL Grand Final in Perth?
The announced 2:30 pm AEST first bounce is 12:30 pm AWST in Perth on Saturday 2 October. Adelaide and Darwin are half an hour behind Melbourne, at 2 pm ACST.
Is the Grand Final time AEST or AEDT?
The announced first bounce is 2:30 pm AEST. Daylight saving in Melbourne starts the next day, Sunday 3 October 2027. The city times above are calculated for match day.
Can I buy a 2027 Grand Final ticket now?
No 2027 general on-sale date is confirmed on this page. Use the official AFL ticket guide and check your membership category's announcements. Do not treat a previous season's sale date or price as a 2027 offer.
Will the 2027 Grand Final have an evening start?
The AFL has announced an afternoon start of 2:30 pm AEST for 2027. Any later official change to the match arrangements will take precedence.