What's on during Grand Final week

21 Sep 2024
AFL Grand Final 2024

The Sydney Swans are Grand Final bound following a victory over Port Adelaide in a Preliminary Final at the SCG on Friday, September 20. 

The Swans will face the winner of Brisbane and Geelong.

Bring the thunder, bring the passion, bring the energy. Bring it home.

Grand Final - Saturday, September 28
Sydney Swans v winner of Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats Preliminary Final
MCG

Grand Final week is finally here and we have a jam-packed schedule for our members and fans. Whether you're a Sydney-sider watching from the harbour city or lucky enough to be in Melbourne, there's something for everyone this week. 

Plus, Sydney Swans HQ - Sydney's Home for Finals, presented by realestate.com.au - will be open Monday to Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm. 

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AT A GLANCE: Brownlow Dinner Fan Zone at South Melbourne Markets Melbourne Pop-Up Shop Sydney Swans Fan-Wagon Tour Grand Final Parade Grand Final Dinner Welcome Home (if we win) Monday, September 23

Grand Final Dinner Tickets On Sale

Join the club at the 2024 Grand Final Dinner at the Crown Palladium to celebrate the end of another season - just hours after the final siren. 

Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 23. Members will get first dibs in a pre-sale from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. General public on sale is from 3:00pm. 

The link to purchase general public tickets will be made available on Monday. Members, check your inbox for early access.

Brownlow Dinner

The 2024 Brownlow Medal will be announced on Monday, September 23. Stay tuned to our social media channels for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the night. 

It will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 and 7mate and live streamed on 7Plus from 7:30pm AEST. The night will begin with red carpet arrivals before formalities commence at 8:00pm. 

Wednesday, September 25

Fan Zone at South Melbourne Markets

We're returning to our second home of South Melbourne on Wednesday! Check out our fan zone at the South Melbourne Market from 8:00am - 3:00pm and soak up all the festivities ahead of the game. 

More details to come. 

Wednesday, September 25 - Saturday, September 28

Melbourne Pop-Up Shop

Get your last minute red and white merchandise ahead of game day with a special pop-up shop at our HQ in Melbourne from Wednesday to Saturday. 

Address: 125 Cecil Street, South Melbourne
Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm

In Sydney? The Locker Room by Swanshop will be open from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Sydney Swans HQ - Sydney's Home for Finals, presented by realestate.com.au - Monday to Friday. 

Footy Festival

The Footy Festival takes over Yarra Park right next to the MCG from Wednesday September 25 to Saturday September 28. Entry is free and features entertainment for all ages including player appearances, AFL Play Zone, giveaways, and enjoy some of Melbourne’s best food trucks.

Address: Yarra Park, Melbourne
Time: Wednesday 25th + Thursday 26th - 10:00am-9:00pm
         Friday 27th - 9:00am-9:00pm
         Saturday 28th - 8:00am-9:00pm

Learn more here. 

Thursday, September 26

Sydney Swans Fan-Wagon Tour

We're taking a trip down memory lane and visit key locations around South Melbourne. Stay tuned for more details. 

Friday, September 27

Fan Zone at South Melbourne Markets

Check out our fan zone at the South Melbourne Market and soak up all the festivities ahead of the game. Times to be confirmed.

Grand Final Parade

The Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade returns bigger and better on Friday September 27 with more fan-friendly locations to enjoy the Parade. The Pre-Parade entertainment starts from 9am at Melbourne Park Oval. The Parade will travel from Melbourne Park Oval through the heart of Melbourne’s sporting precinct to Birrarung Marr, past the world-famous MCG and finishing at the AFL Footy Festival.

Pre-parade Entertainment: 9:00am - 10:35am (Melbourne Park Oval)
Parade begins: 10:40am
Parade arrives at Main Stage: 11:25am

For the full schedule and more details, visit here.

Saturday, September 28

GAME DAY

The day is finally here and it all comes down to this. First bounce is 2:30pm. Heading to the match? Visit the Finals Hub for all your game day information.

How to watch from Sydney

Not in Melbourne? Whether you want to watch from home, at the pub or from the SCG, this is how to watch the game from Sydney. 

Grand Final Dinner

Join the club at the 2024 Grand Final Dinner at the Crown Palladium to celebrate the end of another season.

Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: Guest arrival from 7:30pm

Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 23. Members will get first dibs in a pre-sale from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. General public on sale is from 3:00pm. 

The link to purchase general public tickets will be made available on Monday. Members, check your inbox for early access.

Sunday, September 29

Welcome Home

In the event of a win, celebrate with the team in Melbourne and Sydney. More details to come.

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