Melbourne is set to put on a peach of a day for the AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and Brisbane on Saturday afternoon.
With close to 100,000 fans attending the game at the MCG and countless others planning barbecues and parties for the match, the predicted warm conditions will be enjoyed by many.
The Sporting News details the weather forecast for Saturday in Melbourne.
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AFL grand final day weather: What will the temperature be in Melbourne?
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, it's shaping to be an almost-perfect day in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final.
The temperature is predicted to reach a maximum 29° Celsius and be mostly sunny for the entire day.
There is a five per cent chance of rain, while the wind is expected to be a 25-40km/h northerly.
The UV Index is predicted to reach six (High) and sun protection is recommended between 9:20am and 3:00pm AEST.
Note: Weather data correct as of 9:00am AEST, Saturday, September 30.
When is the AFL Grand Final in 2023?
The AFL Grand Final will take place on Saturday, September 30th, with the game to commence at 2:30pm (AEST).
With an extra round this season, the event has come later than usual but will still land on the usual final Saturday of September timeslot.
The first day of finals began on September 7th, following a pre-finals bye round — in which the AFLW season kicked off.
When will the AFL Grand Final finish?
AFL matches run for roughly two and half hours, which means the Grand Final match will likely end at 5:00pm AEST, but the spectacle doesn’t end there.
The trophy presentation begins shortly after the final siren, with the winning teams awarded their premiership medals.
The Norm Smith medal for best on ground will also be presented, while the captains of each team and the winning coach will give short speeches.
What is the 2023 AFL Grand Final entertainment?
The AFL has announced that KISS, known for hits 'Rock And Roll All Nite' and 'I Was Made For Loving You', will headline the pre-game entertainment.
The news comes after Australian rock band Crowded House pulled out of the slot earlier in the year.
KISS, who are in Australia for their 'End of the Road' world tour, accepted an approach by the AFL for the prestigious pre-game slot.
“Thanks to Telstra, we will be performing at the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final. We cannot wait to create rock 'n' roll history playing at the iconic MCG in Melbourne for one last time," the band said in a statement.
"We’re absolutely thrilled to be to be performing in front of 100,000 footy fans at the biggest and best sporting event in the country! Be ready to ROCK as we’ll be coming full throttle into the 'G. See you for that One Day in September!"
