One of the best places to watch the AFL grand final is at a live site with thousands of other fans.
But which public areas will be showing the Collingwood vs. Brisbane match in Melbourne and in Queensland's capital?
The Sporting News takes you through the best places to watch the AFL grand final in public on Saturday.
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Melbourne live sites for AFL grand final
With thousands of Collingwood fans missing out on tickets to the big match, there are plenty of live sites to watch the game in Melbourne.
Almost very pub or bar with a television will be showing the game if you feel like heading out for a drink to see the big dance.
Live sites
- AIA Centre - Collingwood's training venue at Olympic Park
- Melbourne Park (20,000 capacity)
- MCG's Yarra Park
- Federation Square
Brisbane live sites for AFL grand final
With limited tickets on sale for the grand final and with the match being in Melbourne, plenty of Brisbane-based fans will be keen to watch the game with other supporters.
Live sites
- South Bank Piazza
- South Bank Streets Beach
- Lions @ Springwood (Brisbane Lions official social club)
AFL Grand Final 2023: How to watch Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions on TV
This year's grand final will be broadcast live and free on television via Channel Seven.
The match will commence at 2:30pm (AEST) but coverage starts on Channel Seven at 7:00am (AEST) with the Sunrise Grand Final edition.
Seven will also telecast the Grand Final Brunch, Grand Final Countdown, pre-game entertainment, post-match presentation and analysis.
The AFL Grand Final will not be available to watch via Kayo or Foxtel.
AFL Grand Final 2023: How to stream Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions
Fans can stream the 2023 AFL Grand Final for free via 7plus, Channel Seven's digital streaming platform, on all devices for the first time.
In previous years, the AFL Grand Final wasn't able to be watched via mobiles, tablets, laptops and web browser.
You will not be able to watch a replay of the Grand Final on 7plus.
AFL Grand Final 2023: Kick-off, start time
The AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and Brisbane Lions is set to start at 2:30pm (AEST).
After the match, the presentation of the Premiership Cup and medallions will occur at approximately 5:00pm (AEST).
AFL Grand Final day 2023: Channel Seven broadcast schedule
| Program | Time (AEST) |
| Weekend Sunrise Grand Final edition | 7:00am |
| Grand Final brunch | 9:00am |
| Grand Final countdown | 10:30am |
| Grand Final pre-game entertainment | 12:00pm |
| AFL Grand Final | 2:00pm |
| Official presentation and post-match | 5:00pm |
