What channel is the AFL grand final on? TV details, first bounce time for Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions

Kieran Francis

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Millions of fans around Australia will be keen to watch today's AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and Brisbane on television.

But how can you view the action from the MCG on your screen at home, a friend's place or the pub?

The Sporting News explains how you can watch the AFL's biggest match of the season.

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AFL grand final 2023: TV channel for Collingwood vs. Brisbane

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 started 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 live 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

Kieran Francis

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.