Where to watch AFL Grand Final: Live stream, TV channel, live sites for Collingwood vs. Brisbane

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Want to know how to watch the AFL grand final between Collingwood and Brisbane?

The Sporting News has you covered on television, live stream and at live sites.

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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

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.

Every pub or bar with a television will be showing the game also 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)

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.