Who is in the 2024 AFL grand final? When is it? What time is kickoff?

The AFL grand final is happening next weekend.

Here's a quick run-down of what you need to know before the big game. 

Who is playing in the AFL grand final?

The Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions. 

When is the AFL grand final?

Saturday, September 28.

What time is the AFL grand final?

In the afternoon. 

Here are the times according to which state or territory you're in:

2.30pm AEST: ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria2pm ACST: Northern Territory, South Australia12.30pm AWST: Western Australia  Where is the AFL grand final being played?

Melbourne. 

Specifically, the Melbourne Cricket Ground  — better known as the MCG or The G. 

Where can I watch the AFL grand final?

You'll be able to watch the game free-to-air on Channel 7 and its streaming services. 

It'll also be available on Fox Footy, Foxtel and Kayo. 

We'll be live blogging the clash on ABC Sport.

And you can listen to the match on ABC Sport via the website, local radio, and the Listen app.

When did the Sydney Swans last win a grand final?

2012. 

They won against the Hawthorn Hawks. 

Sydney Swans: 14.7 (91)

Hawthorn: 11.15 (81)

Sydney also won the grand final in 2005

The Swans last played in a grand final in 2022, but lost to the Geelong Cats. 

When did the Brisbane Lions last win a grand final?

2003. 

They won against the Collingwood Magpies

Lions: 20.14 (134)

Collingwood: 12.12 (84)

The Lions won the two previous grand finals in 2002 and 2001. 

They made it to the grand final last year, but lost to Collingwood.