when is the afl grandfinal

The AFL Grand Final 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025. The match will start at 2:30 pm AEST and will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This traditional afternoon timeslot is consistent with past Grand Finals, excluding some exceptions during the pandemic years. The event is the climax of the AFL season and attracts a massive crowd both at the stadium and on TV across Australia.