See here for more information. While Powderfinger will not be performing, we will have Sheppard, the main man of Wolfmother – Andrew Stockdale, one of Australia’s hottest bands DMA’s, local indie band Cub Sport, and Electric Fields featuring Thelma Plum and Busby Marou. Phil HillyardSource:News Corp Australia. Channel 7 has exclusive rights to televise the AFL Grand Final in Australia and will broadcast the game nationally on 7 and 7HD - coverage begins at 4:30pm AEDT. The 2020 season-decider will be played on Saturday October 24 at the Gabba in Brisbane. © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. Look back and see all AFL results and crowd figures back to 2003 here on Austadiums. If you live outside of Australia, you can stream the AFL Grand Final live on the AFL's official international streaming partner - WatchAFL. “It’s July, it’s at least three months before the Grand Final. All times AEDT (GMT +11). A one-off benefit match was played on 28 February 2020, as a fundraiser for the relief effort for the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season. Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device. The AFL Grand Final is set for a big change in 2020 (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images ).

Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula. View the full 2020 AFL Fixture. The weekend believed to be selected by the AFL for the grand final is set to be packed, with WA’s Telethon pencilled in while Melbourne’s Cox Plate is also scheduled for October 24.

If you’re lucky enough to be heading to the game, you’ll want some nearby accommodation to the Gabba.

This will however be the highest-percentage capacity for any Australian sporting event since the pandemic started. The AFL has announced a host of music acts to perform at the Grand Final, with the night-time fixture set to create a spectacular performance. Your new favourite AFL footy podcast. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. “There is no decision on the Grand Final,” McLachlan said. Instead of a clash with the Cox Plate, the decider could now clash with the Caulfield Cup, as Melbourne’s spring racing carnival takes place throughout October and early November.

“The (Queensland) Premier has said they would love the grand final. Grand Final Eve is a regional public holiday held in Victoria, Australia. The October 24 date set for the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final determines a BYE weekend will be held between Round 18 and the first week of finals.
AFL Grand Final: West Coast Eagles d Collingwood, AFL Grand Final: Western Bulldogs d Sydney Swans, NRL Grand Final 2020: The date, time, stadium and how to watch the game, Construction begins on Brookvale Oval Centre of Excellence, MCG goal square on the way to the Gabba for Grand Final, Rabbitohs calling ANZ Stadium home for next two years. ... New customers only. A special welcome to country will be performed by Brisbane group Tribal Experiences, from Yuggera-Toorabul Country. Richmond’s Jack Riewoldt celebrates his fifth goal with Dustin Martin during last season’s AFL Grand Final. Pictured: The Richmond Tigers celebrate winning the 2019 AFL Grand Final. The 2020 AFL Grand Final will be held in Brisbane on Saturday-week and here’s everything you need to know about the big game.. It’s the first time the big Grand Final will be played outside of Victoria, with Queensland holding out bids from South Australia and Western Australia, in what is a big coup for the sunshine state. The AFL is understood to have settled on October 24 for this year’s grand final — but the location remains a mystery. There are calls for the cap to be eased to allow more fans in for the game - either 35k or even 40k. Richmond were first to qualify after holding off Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Friday, while Geelong secured their spot after defeating the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday. Qualification. Queensland's official pitch for the AFL Grand Final wrapped up last night with Lions and Suns chiefs joining the government to offer up the Gabba. Using the App, you can cast the match onto your TV. This website will be updated with the exact date upon release of the updated AFL schedule. The migration of Victorian clubs to Queensland will turn the state into the “sporting Mecca” of Australia, according to Sky News contributor Caleb Bond. To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australian’s Everyday Digital package. AFL news: Geelong defeats Brisbane Lions, Matthew Richardson... Tennis news 2020: Roger Federer snubs Novak Djokovic, insult... AFL news: Wayne Carey blasts North Melbourne over Rhyce Shaw... NRL news: Penrith Panthers defeat South Sydney Rabbitohs 202... AFL Finals 2020: Patrick Dangerfield throw outrage against B... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. McLachlan said on Wednesday that there had been no decision made about the Grand Final’s location as states begin to lobby for it. Thankfully, you can live stream the AFL Grand Final for free on the 7plus App in 720p HD – however you must have it on a compatible TV, set-top-box, or gaming device. Perth’s Optus Stadium - currently allowed to host 30,000 fans - is considered next in line, but tight border restrictions in Western Australia are likely to prove too tricky for the AFL to manage. For the first time 123 years, a VFL/AFL grand final will be played outside Victoria with the League confirming Brisbane's Gabba as the host of this season's showpiece. Telstra customers can stream the game for free on their mobile device via the AFL App, but let’s face it, watching the big game on a tiny screen isn’t ideal. There will be an extended half time break (from 25 to 27 minutes), with entertainment to be during the main break as well as before the game. The AFL has moved its tentative Grand Final date from October 24 to October 17 with plans to squash Rounds 9-12 into 19 consecutive days, starting on Wednesday, July 29. The top eight teams from the 2020 AFL … Note: you cannot Chromecast or AirPlay the coverage from the 7plus App on your mobile device to a TV. “If the AFL Grand Final happens to be on 17 October, or on any of our feature race days, the AFL will work around racing - whether that means putting it on at night, or the Sunday - but it definitely will not go head-to-head with the race meeting,” Pakula told RSN on Thursday morning. If you usually stream AFL games live on Kayo Sports, unfortunately they are also unable to broadcast the Grand Final live due to the same restrictions. Tickets are traditionally hard to come by for the AFL Grand Final and this year is no different. “Clearly people will draw bows, but my clearest position is to say the grand final is at the MCG until there are circumstances and reasons that it can‘t be. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. The AFL Grand Final holiday is the newest public holiday in the state of Victoria. The 2020 Australian Football League finals series will be the 124th annual edition of the VFL/AFL finals series, the Australian rules football tournament staged to determine the winner of the 2020 AFL premiership season.The series is scheduled to be played over 4 weekends in October, culminating in the 2020 AFL Grand Final on 24 October 2020.. You can see the Gabba seating map here. As of Saturday October 17 at 10:05pm, SportsBet has the following market for the 2020 Premiership winner: The Austadiums website is made possible by displaying some advertisements to our visitors. These include selected Samsung TV’s, TV’s with the Android OS, Apple TV, Fetch TV, Telstra TV and PlayStation 4. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra will also perform, delivering a memorable musical experience as a first in Australian sport, while Chong Lim, famed musical director, will oversee the unique blend of artists and orchestra. The league donated $2.5 million to disaster relief funds in association with the match. A new preferred date of October 17 for the AFL Grand Final would mean a night or Sunday decider, unless it’s played in Perth.
A lot can change.”.

The National Anthem will be sung by The Voice alum Tim McCallum, following a social media campaign to get the long-time Saints fan the gig.

Austadiums, together with our official travel partners, have put together a map of the Gabba and nearby area with available hotels thanks to booking.com, Airbnbs and other accommodation, available to book right now at the best prices. The 2020 Grand Final will be played as a night fixture for the first time in its history, with the match to commence at 6:30pm local Brisbane time (AEST). The date of the holiday is on the Friday preceding the Australian Football League Grand Final. Picture: David CairdSource:Herald Sun. Credit: AAP. Fox Footy will show a replay of the game following the final siren, however.

Over the past five years, the Grand Final attendance at the MCG has averaged 99,734.

Bringing you a new episode every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The NRL Grand Final would follow on October 25, making a big sporting weekend. Often, the only way to get tickets is by purchasing an expensive dining package though the AFL Event Office. ... we may see an AFL grand final … It’s the first time the big Grand Final will be played outside of Victoria, with Queensland holding out bids from South Australia and Western Australia, in what is a big coup for the sunshine state. A Grand Final in Perth could still allow the AFL to play the game on Saturday afternoon, given the two-hour time difference with the eastern states.