With the AFL finals about to commence, fans are beginning to look forward to the main event - the AFL grand final.
This years finals race promises throw up plenty of surprises with one of the most even home-and-away seasons in memory.
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When is the AFL grand final 2024?
The AFL grand final will be played on the last Saturday in September at the MCG, which is Saturday September 28.
First bounce will be at 2:30pm (AEST).
This is the traditional date and time for the AFL's showpiece event.
First bounce times around Australia
| State/Territory | Start Time |
| NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC, TAS | 2.30pm |
| SA, NT | 2.00pm |
| WA | 12.30pm |
AFL grand final 2024 tickets
Ticketing information for the Grand Final will be made available in the coming weeks.
AFL grand final 2024 entertainment
Backing up the blockbuster performances of Robbie Williams and KISS was never going to be easy but the AFL has landed another international star to perform at the 2024 Grand Final.
Katy Perry, the popstar behind hits like Roar, Teenage Dream and Firework, is set to perform in front of 100,000 fans at the MCG on the last Saturday in September.
The 39-year-old American, who is known for her extravagant live production, has previously played at the NFL Super Bowl and Women's T20 Cricket World Cup Final.
“Katy Perry is an international music icon who has been entertaining fans with her chart-topping hits for many years, so the AFL is delighted to have her join us at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final in what will be a spectacular Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment performance,” AFL exec Kylie Rogers said.
“The AFL continues to attract world class artists to our game, and we’re honoured to have Katy Perry on board to entertain a full house at the MCG and the millions of fans tuning in across the world.”
Perry, who will headline the slate of pre-game entertainment, is expected to be joined on the day by a range of other to-be-confirmed acts.
