Where To Watch The 2026 AFL Grand Final In Perth
Is it just us, or is footy finals fever hitting a little harder in Perth this year? With Freo flying and a genuine shot at making it all the way to the Big Dance, there’s every chance the purple army could have something very big to cheer about come the last Saturday in September.
Whether you’re a diehard Docker or simply here for the Grand Final chaos, we’ve rounded up Perth’s best big screens, stacked feeds and flowing pints so you can soak up every second without booking a flight to the ’G.
The Wembley
344 Cambridge St, Wembley WA 6014
The Wembley Hotel is getting ready for its biggest event of the year, they’re going bigger than ever! For those looking to soak up all the action without the ticket price, their Carlton Draught General Admission is completely free. Doors open from 10am, with all the action shown across huge screens, plus food and drink specials including pop-up bars running throughout the day.
To really push the boat out and guarantee yourself a good time and a great seat, go for the Hard Rated Package, complete with more than a three-hour drinks package and canapés all afternoon. Early Bird packages are expected to sell quickly, so book early and don't miss out on the biggest sporting event of the year.
The Camfield
1 Roger MacKay Dr, Burswood WA 6100
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Australia’s biggest pub throwing a party for Australia’s biggest game? Say no more. The Camfield heaves on any game day, but nothing compares to the Grand Final. And if last year’s sell-out is anything to go by, you’ll want to lock in your ticket early.
Comedian Daniel Delby returns to host, so expect laughs between the goals. For $140, you get an all-inclusive beverage and food package with full access to The Hall, where two massive screens will beam the game live. From the first bounce until the final siren, you’ll enjoy free-flowing beer, wine, spirits and softies, plus a shared footy platter stacked with game-day snacks.
The Garden Leederville
742 Newcastle St, Leederville WA 6007
Footy’s biggest day is taking over Leederville. Think giant screens, thousands of footy fans, live entertainment, stacked feeds, iced-cold beers and all the game day chaos you’d expect from the MCG (minus the flight to Melbourne).
This year, The Garden is teaming up with Soulsbys Barbers to turn The Garden and Newcastle Street into one massive AFL Grand Final party. With multiple booking options, starting from $24, you’d want to get your tickets as soon as you can.
Dave & Buster’s
61 Key Largo Drive Tenancy 11, Clarkson WA 6030
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If your ideal Grand Final day involves footy, frothies and a few arcade games between quarters, Dave & Buster’s is going seriously big for 2026. The Festival of Football is taking over the venue with an outdoor festival precinct, beer garden, BBQ, competitions, a giant mega screen and even a half-time Q&A with former AFL players.
Head inside and you’ll find the action splashed across the massive 9m WOW Wall and more than 30 HD screens, with the pre-game, Grand Final and half-time entertainment all playing live and loud. Your $15 ticket is fully redeemable on food, drinks and games, and once the cup’s been lifted, stick around for a DJ inside and live band outside to keep the celebrations rolling.
Varsity
Various locations
If there’s one thing Varsity knows how to do, it’s turn a big game into an even bigger party. For the 2026 AFL Grand Final, Perth’s go-to sports bar is bringing the goods with wall-to-wall screens, stacked burgers, cold pints and enough footy action to keep you glued from first bounce to final siren.
Best of all, there are no tickets and no complicated packages, just rock up, grab a feed and settle in for the chaos. Varsity on Grand Final day is anything but quiet, so get there early if you want to claim prime real estate in front of the telly.
The Stables
888 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
If chasing down the next round sounds like way too much admin for Grand Final day, The Stables has you covered. Settle into the Ground Floor from midday, where $109 gets you 2.5 hours of free-flowing selected tap beers, wines and spirits, plus a shared footy platter to keep the table fuelled while all the action unfolds on screen.
And when the final siren sounds, there’s no need to call it a day. You’re already smack bang in the heart of the city, so finish your last bev, celebrate (or commiserate) and roll straight into the rest of your Saturday.
Hotel Rottnest
1 Bedford Avenue, Rottnest Island WA 6161
Fancy swapping the pub crawl for an island escape this Grand Final day? Hotel Rottnest is bringing the footy action seaside, with the game playing live and loud across every screen in the venue from first bounce to final siren. Doors swing open from 10.30am, so grab an ice-cold drink, settle into a sunny spot, and soak up the pre-game buzz before the bounce at 12.30pm.
Entry is completely free, and walk-ins are welcome, but you’ll want to get in early if prime viewing real estate is the goal. And once the cup’s been lifted, don’t rush for the ferry just yet, DJ Budha will be keeping the party rolling well into the evening.
Main image credit: The Camfield