Best places to watch the AFL grand final live in Sydney
Unable to make it to the MCG on Saturday? Check out our list of the best spots in Sydney to watch the AFL grand final live in Sydney.
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Saturday’s grand final between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions has prompted a rush on tickets to the game at the MCG.
If you missed out there are plenty of great spots in Sydney to watch the game live, including the home of the Swans – the SCG.
Kick-off is at 2.30pm AEST and pre-game entertainment, featuring US pop star Katy Perry, will start between 1.00pm and 1.30pm.
SCG
The AFL will be holding a watch party at the SCG from 1.30pm on Saturday.
‘Swans Friendly’ Venues
The AFL has designated a number of Sydney pubs as ‘Swans Friendly’ where fans in their best supporter gear can gather and enjoy the game day atmosphere.
Alexandria
Backyard at the Alex
Balmain
Dick’s Hotel
Darlinghurst
Taphouse
Clovelly
The Clovelly Hotel
Marrickville
Henson Park - the home ground of the AFLW Swans team - will show the game live, with appearances from AFLW players, AFL play zone and a DJ set by AFLW Giants player Georgia Garnett.
Paddington
Paddo Inn
Redfern
The Redfern
Tudor Hotel
The Rocks
The Australian
Rozelle
White Bay Brewery
Surry Hills
The Clock
The Dolphin Hotel
Forrester’s
Woollahra
The Light Brigade
Woollahra Hotel
Broadcast
You can watch the game live on Channel 7 and Foxtel and Kayo will be airing pre-game entertainment and analysis, including the Longest Kick, and on Friday September 27 the 2024 Grand Final Parade from 9.00am.
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Originally published as Best places to watch the AFL grand final live in Sydney
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