The start times for the grand finals vary by sport and event:
- The 2025 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals at Accor Stadium start on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The NRLW Grand Final kicks off at 3:55 PM and the NRL Grand Final at 7:30 PM local time, with gates opening at 1:00 PM.
- The 2025 AFL Grand Final between Geelong and Brisbane takes place today, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The official match start time is 2:30 PM AEST, with pre-game entertainment beginning earlier. The start time adjusts by time zones, e.g., 2:00 PM ACST for South Australia and Northern Territory, and 12:30 PM AWST for Western Australia.
