The 2021 AFL Grand Final between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs is nearly here and it will once again be one of the most watched sporting events in Australia.
Fans in Australia and worldwide will be looking to watch the match at Optus Stadium in Perth, which starts on Saturday, September 25th at 7.15pm (AEST).
Sporting News looks at how supporters can watch the game on their screens and devices.
How to watch the AFL Grand Final on free-to-air in Australia?
The 2021 AFL Grand Final will be broadcast live on free-to-air television via both Channel 7 and 7HD .
The match will also be available to watched via the 7plus app , but only on certain platforms.
How to watch the AFL Grand Final via 7plus?
The 2021 AFL Grand Final can be watched on 7plus, but not via desktop, mobile phone or tablet .
The following devices can be used with 7plus to watch the game:
- Telstra TV
- Samsung Tizen (2016 or later)
- Fetch TV
- Apple TV
- Playstation 4 and 5
- Android TV/Google TV (but only on Smart TV's or with a Set Top Box)
- LG TV
Can I use a Chromecast to watch the AFL Grand Final?
No, you cannot use a Chromecast or similar product to cast the AFL Grand Final to a television or a device.
How to watch the AFL Grand Final on you phone
In a welcome bout of sanity, the AFL will now stream the Grand Final through their official app, with the U19s Challenge match between Western Australia and South Australia (3pm AEST) also being streamed.
How to watch the AFL Grand Final if you are overseas and NOT in Australia?
The AFL has a streaming service Watch AFL that will broadcast the Grand Final live to the most popular devices, but only if you are based outside of Australia.
There is a special subscription price of AU$40 to stream the Grand Final, with a standard 12-month subscription usually costing AU$200.
Watch AFL can be used on phones, tablets, desktop and is also capable with Chromecast, Airplay or Apple TV app.