The 2019 AFL Grand Final have finally arrived, after a season filled with high intensity matches and lots of talking points has left the top two teams still standing to fight it out for the greatest prize in Australian football. The West Coast Eagles were the defending premiers, but a new champion will be crowned when the GWS Giants and Richmond Tigers meet at the MCG, and you can enjoy the action at home on your TV or when streaming matches live to a mobile device.  

AFL 2019 Live TV Preview

There is 120 minutes left of the AFL Season, with the Grand Final this Saturday to be history defining whoever wins between the Richmond Tigers and Greater Western Sydney Giants. For the Tigers, they have been regarded as the best side over the past three years, yet only have one flag, the 2017 premiership, to their name during that period. Winning this flag will confirm their status as one of the best sides this century. On the flip side, for GWS, a premiership will well and truly cement their place in Sydney and indeed the entire AFL competition as a powerhouse.

The Giants have come close in recent years without making the big dance until this season, and wow what a way to get to the Grand Final. The drama of Toby Greene during the week, plus the Appendix removal for Lachie Whitfield, saw the Giants go into the Prelim against Collingwood as outsiders, but they showed class. The Giants led by as much as 32 early in the last quarter, and then the Pies fought back hard and got within a kick, but GWS clung on to claim a maiden Grand Final berth. As for their opponent, the Richmond Tigers faced off against the Geelong Cats and at half time, it looked shaky, but Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia led the way in the midfield, and with Tom Lynch up forward, Richmond got over the top of a gallant Geelong. This Grand Final will be won in the midfield, both midfields being absolute bulls in the middle with pace on the outside, so whoever wins that will claim the game and flag. Should be a great crowd and a great atmosphere, but as shown in the guide below, you won’t find the AFL on Free to Air TV in every city or state in Australia.

LIVE AFL 2019 Grand Final TV Fixtures: Richmond v GWS (Sydney time)

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	AFL Game Day	LIVE: 9.00am	Channel Seven
Saturday September 28	AFL Grand Final Pre-Game	LIVE: 11.00am	Channel Seven
Saturday September 28	Grand Final: Tigers v Giants	LIVE: 2.30pm	Channel Seven
Saturday September 28	AFL Grand Final Post-Game	LIVE: 6.00pm	Channel Seven
Saturday September 28	AFL Grand Final Replay	6pm – 9pm	Foxtel / Kayo Sports
Sunday September 29	AFL Grand Final Replay	8.30pm – 11.30pm	Foxtel / Kayo Sports

Fixtures shown as Sydney time, adjust for regional differences. AFL match replays available through-out the week on Foxtel and Kayo. AFL Grand Final exclusive to Channel Seven (free to air).

The AFL on Live TV

If you enjoy AFL action then the Fox Footy channel (Foxtel/Kayo Sports) is the place for you, televising all teams and every AFL round Live and in HD with no ad-breaks during play (grand final excluded). This includes the many contests not available on Free to Air, as well as replays of the games you may have missed, and a variety of streaming options to ensure you can watch every key match no matter your schedule.

Watch the AFL Online

If you’re a resident of Australia and don’t have access to Fox Footy you may wish to review Foxtel Now, which offers fans of every team an opportunity to watch the AFL live online before the grand final with compatible mobile and internet connected devices (Mac & PC excluded).

Stream the AFL Free

Alternatively, Kayo Sports is offering a 14 day trial. With the Kayo trial you will have access to these exact same Fox Footy broadcasts and can stream the AFL free and Live using eligible mobile devices (Grand Final excluded). Kayo also have a split-view feature so you can watch up to four events at the same time, ensuring you never miss a key moment of the action found in the Kayo TV guide. The Kayo offer also applies to existing Telstra customers, to get started just visit the website listed below.

Watch the AFL Finals while Overseas

Watch AFL, the streaming service from Fox Sports, allows footy fans outside of Australia to watch every minute of every game LIVE and ad-free, as well as providing access to all of the most important AFL shows. The service can be paid for either weekly, yearly, or you can simply buy a finals series pass meaning you can tailor your subscription to suit your needs. If you only need access during the finals series, the finals series pass is a great value option.

AFL Grand Final Live TV Times

Use this Australian TV broadcast guide to determine what time the match will start in your location.

What time does the AFL Grand Final start in Melbourne, Vic?

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	LIVE: Giants vs Tigers	2.30pm AEST	Channel 7

What time does the AFL Grand Final start in Sydney, NSW?

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	LIVE: Giants vs Tigers	2.30pm AEST	Channel 7

What time does the AFL Grand Final start in Brisbane, QLD?

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	LIVE: Giants vs Tigers	2.30pm AEST	Channel 7

What time does the AFL Grand Final start in Canberra, ACT?

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	LIVE: Giants vs Tigers	2.00pm AEST	Channel 7

What does the AFL Grand Final start in Adelaide, SA?

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	LIVE: Giants vs Tigers	2.00pm AEST	Channel 7

What time does the AFL Grand Final start in Darwin, NT?

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	LIVE: Giants vs Tigers	2.00pm AEST	Channel 7

What time does the AFL Grand Final start in Perth, WA?

Date	Event	Time	Channel
Saturday September 28	LIVE: Giants vs Tigers	12.30pm AEST	Channel 7

AFL Free to Air Broadcast Guide

New South Wales – Sydney: All GWS Giants and Sydney Swans matches will be televised by Network Seven, primarily on their 7Mate and 7HD channels.

Queensland – Brisbane: All Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions matches will be televised by the Seven Network, primarily on their 7Mate and 7HD channels.

South Australia – Adelaide: All Port Adelaide Power and Adelaide Crows matches will be televised by the Seven Network across Channel 7, as well as 7Mate and 7HD.

WA – Perth: All Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles matches will be televised by the Seven Network, live, alternating between Channel 7 and 7Mate.

ACT – Canberra: All GWS Giants and Sydney Swans matches will be televised by the Seven Network, primarily on their 7Mate and 7HD channels.

Victoria – Melbourne, NT – Darwin, Tasmania – Hobart: No special channel 7 broadcasting arrangements apply.

Channel 7 vs Foxtel/Kayo TV Fixtures

While the Channel Seven television coverage is limited to an average of three to five contests per week across most locations in Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide), Foxtel and Kayo Sports will televise every match in every Round Live, before the Grand Final, with up to five exclusive games each week to include the late matches on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as the option to stream the AFL live online or watch at home in HD. Foxtel and Kayo Sports also have secured exclusive broadcast rights to every match of the AFL Women’s league, the AFLX weekend and the AFL Preseason JLT series, so you never have to worry about getting your fill of Footy.

Day/Event	Channel
Friday Night	Ch. 7 and Foxtel / Kayo
Saturday Afternoon Game 1	Ch. 7 and Foxtel / Kayo
Saturday Afternoon Game 2	Foxtel / Kayo
Saturday Evening	Foxtel / Kayo
Saturday Night Game 1	Ch. 7 and Foxtel / Kayo
Saturday Night Game 2	Foxtel / Kayo
Sunday Afternoon Game 1	Foxtel / Kayo
Sunday Afternoon Game 2	Ch. 7 and Foxtel / Kayo
Sunday Evening	Foxtel / Kayo
Monday & Public Holidays	Ch. 7 and Foxtel / Kayo

List of Popular AFL TV Shows in Australia

Looking for even more live AFL TV coverage and programs to keep you up to date during the 2019 season? Enjoy a raft of extra AFL coverage with Footy shows on Channel Seven, Channel Nine, Foxtel and Kayo, including the likes of AFL 360, On the Couch, Open Mike and the Sunday Footy Show. Take a look below for all the details on where to find the best in off-field AFL TV action.

Show	Description	Channel	Live TV Times
AFL 360	The unlikely pairing of Mark Robinson and Gerard Whateley take an in-depth look at all the latest in AFL news	Kayo/Foxtel	Monday-Wednesday at 7.30pm Sydney time
On the Couch	Join this panel of AFL legends as they discuss the biggest issues to arise from the weekend of football	Kayo/Foxtel	Mondays at 8.30pm Sydney time
After the Bounce	Hosted by Jason Dunstall, this show takes an irreverent look at all things AFL	Kayo/Foxtel	Sundays at 7.30pm Sydney time
Open Mike	Esteemed journalist and interviewer Mike Sheehan sits down for a chat with a new guest each week	Kayo/Foxtel	Tuesdays at 8.30pm Sydney time
On the Mark	Join footy’s first all-female panel as they and their weekly guest take a look at the more personal side of the game	Kayo/Foxtel	TBD
Talking Footy	Hosted by Luke Darcy, join this panel of experts as they dissect the weekend’s footy action	Seven	Mondays at 7.30pm Sydney time
The Sunday Footy Show	Get your dose of football humour as this six-man panel reviews all the results and big stories from the weekend so far	Nine	Sundays at 10.00am
Footy Classified	Join two of Melbourne’s biggest names in journalism and two of the game’s biggest stars as they take a look at the weekend’s action	Nine	Mondays at 10.50pm
AFL Game Day	Hamish McLachlan leads a rotating panel of superstars for a review of the weekend’s completed games and a preview of those to come	Seven	Sundays at 10.00am
The Front Bar	Comedians Mick Molloy and Sam Pang join host Andy Maher for a fun look at everything AFL	Seven	Wednesdays/Thursdays at 8.30pm