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.

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.

Swans fans celebrating the semi-final win that propelled them to the 2024 grand final against the Brisbane Lions. Photo: Phil Hillyard

SCG

The AFL will be holding a watch party at the SCG from 1.30pm on Saturday.

More information here.

‘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

Dicks Hotel in Balmain is a Swans-friendly pub. Picture: Tim Hunter.

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

Swans fans at the Clock Hotel getting excited for the AFL grand Final this weekend. Charlotte Bradford, Catriona Piper, Nick Cerrone, Deanna Pserras, Raf Magalhaes, Bradley Calvin and Daniel Noble. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

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.

Originally published as Best places to watch the AFL grand final live in Sydney