With AFL grand final fever set to take over Australia on Saturday, many people are wondering about the opening hours of the nation's most popular stores.
Will Coles, Woolworths and Bunnings be open despite the Collingwood-Brisbane spectacle taking over the day?
The Sporting News has you covered.
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Coles opening hours on AFL grand final day: Is it open?
All Coles will be open as normal on AFL grand final day - although they might be busy as people get set up for their parties and gatherings.
To check the standard opening hours of your local Coles, click here.
Woolworths opening hours on AFL grand final day: Is it open?
In the same situation as Coles, all Woolworths stores will be operating to normal hours on AFL grand final day.
You just might expect a bit of a wait at the checkout if you visit between morning and lunch as people stock up for parties.
Woolworths' opening hours at your closest store can be viewed here.
Bunnings opening hours on AFL grand final day: Is it open?
Unlike Coles and Woolworths, Bunnings might be a bit quieter on AFL grand final day as a large percentage of their target market watches the game.
However, the hardware store is open as normal.
To see the opening hours at your local Bunnings, click here.
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 will start 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 |
