How to watch the AFL Grand Final 2026 in the UK: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream
The Australian Football League champions will be crowned this weekend when Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions meet in the Grand Final.
Thousands of fans will pack the stands at the MCG to see both sides hunting their own piece of history.
Fremantle are searching for their first-ever AFL title, in what is their second Grand Final appearance, while back-to-back champions Brisbane are gunning for a second three-peat this century.
The Lions are the favourites and have been given a major boost with star Lachie Neale free to play after his one-match suspension for a gut punch was overturned but the Big Dance is rarely without twists and turns.
Saturday is the biggest day in the Aussie Rules calendar and UK fans can tune in for coverage of the Grand Final, though you might have to set those alarms early.
Radio Times has all the details for the AFL Grand Final 2026, including how to watch and kick-off time.
Fremantle v Brisbane Lions kicks off at 5:30am UK time on Saturday 26 September 2026.
That is 2:30pm local time at the venue, which is the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
How to watch the AFL Grand Final 2026 on TV
You can watch the AFL Grand Final between Fremantle and Brisbane Lions live on TNT Sports 1.
TNT Sports also requires a subscription. Subscriptions start at just £25.99 per month on a 12-month fixed contract or £30.99 per month for a flexible contract, which can be cancelled at any time.
You can also access TNT Sports via HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV.
AFL Grand Final 2026 live stream
You can also watch the AFL Grand Final 2026 on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport pass without signing up to a contract.
Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the HBO Max app.
HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com
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