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.
Clancy's Fish Pub Fremantle
51 Cantonment Street, Fremantle WA 6160
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BIGGER screens, bigger game days. Clancy's Fish Pub is embracing Dockers Mania with brand-new big screens in the beer garden overlooking the kids' play area, making it the pick for families and footy fans wanting to cheer together right through to the finals.
A Fremantle institution for more than 30 years, Clancy's is known for great seafood, local craft beer and live music. Tuck into the famous fish and chips, share a legendary seafood platter, or grab a cold one while the kids run around Princess May Park nearby.
Old Courthouse
45 Henderson Street, Fremantle WA 6160
For a more low-key, family-friendly affair, Old Courthouse throws its doors open from 10am with the game live on the big screen out on the lawn. Grab a spot on the grass, settle in and let the kids run around while you soak up the game-day atmosphere.
Walk-ins are welcome and entry's completely free, with food specials running throughout the day. It's the pick for anyone wanting Grand Final energy without the ticketed crowds.
Bathers Beach House
47 Mews Road, Fremantle WA 6160
Footy's biggest day deserves a front-row seat by the water, and Bathers Beach House delivers exactly that. Head upstairs for the game streamed live on the big screen, pre-game entertainment from 11.30am, drink specials, giveaways and DJ Brandon keeping things going once the siren sounds.
With panoramic ocean views and a mix of low tables, high tables and lounges, it's first in, best dressed once doors open. $30 gets you in with two drinks included, plus share plates and hearty meals from the kitchen throughout the day.
Benny's
10-12 South Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160
With thousands of fans set to flood Freo, Benny's is expanding well beyond its walls, taking over Paddy Troy Mall with big screens, pop-up bars and full-blown footy party vibes across Benny's inside, Benny's Yard and the rear laneway.
Doors open at 8am with breakfast served until 10am, bar food running through lunch, and the street itself closed off for what's shaping up to be one of Freo's biggest watch parties. Just $10 secures your spot.
North Freo Bowlo
8 Thompson Road, North Fremantle WA 6159
Trade the pub crush for something a little more laid-back at North Freo Bowlo, where Grand Final Day means big screens, cold beers and a genuinely relaxed atmosphere. There's Mexican street food from El Taco Guru & Sons keeping everyone fed, plenty of outdoor space to spread out, and a bar that's easy to get to without the usual footy-day scrum.
Entry's completely free, with members scoring drink discounts on top. Bring the mates, bring the kids, and settle in for an afternoon that feels more backyard barbecue than sports bar chaos.
Mons. O'Shea's
6 South Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160
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If you're backing the boys in purple all the way through finals, Mons. O'Shea's is the place to camp out. Every Dockers finals match plays live across all three screens at this Cappuccino Strip Irish institution, known for its warm hospitality and proper sense of community.
Owned and run by the Carthy family, Mons. brings authentic Irish charm together with true local pub spirit, cold pints and hearty meals. Whatever the result, it's set to be one of Freo's best spots to watch the purple army's finals campaign unfold.
The Federal Hotel
23 William St, Fremantle WA 6160
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If Freo's going deep this finals series, so is The Federal Hotel. The Fremantle icon is teaming up with Paddy Troy Mall to create a 2,000-strong footy hub right in the heart of town, with every single Dockers final shown, home or away, on big screens, backed by extra outdoor bars and kitchens and food and drink specials galore. No tickets, no fuss, just first in, best dressed (though if you've already got a table booked, you're sorted).
Come Grand Final Day on Saturday 26 September, things step up another notch with a ticketed takeover across both venues from 11am, think even bigger screens, more bars, live entertainment in the Beer Garden post-siren, and an atmosphere that could get very special indeed if the Dockers make it that far. First Release tickets are already gone, but Second Release is live now from $15.
The National Hotel
98 High Street, Fremantle WA 6160
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No tickets, no fuss, just good old-fashioned Grand Final footy at The National Hotel. The game plays live and loud on the Ground Floor, with all the action also up on the giant screen on the First Floor for anyone chasing a different vantage point.
Grab a cold drink, order some food and soak up the atmosphere right in the heart of Freo. It's walk-ins only, so getting there early is the move if you want to lock in your spot.
Crown Theatre
Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
Forget squeezing into a packed pub, Crown Theatre is transforming into Perth's grandest Grand Final lounge, complete with a state-of-the-art screen, stadium-quality sound and plush theatre seating with sightlines you'd normally only dream of. MCs Alana McLean and Robbie Von Klitzing will keep the energy pumping all day, with pre-game insights, halftime analysis from footy insiders and prizes up for grabs throughout.
General Admission gets you comfy seating, a Carlton Dry and a pack of Smith's Chips, while the VIP Experience goes all out with premium front-section seats, lunch platters and a four-hour beverage package. However Fremantle's season shakes out, this is footy watched in serious style.
Crown Sports Bar
Crown Casino, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100
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If your idea of Grand Final Day is elbow-to-elbow with fellow footy fanatics, Crown Sports Bar has you covered. Spanning a massive 139.5sqm of high-definition screens, the venue is built for exactly this kind of occasion, wall-to-wall coverage, multiple bars, TAB facilities and a proper game-day buzz from the moment doors open. It's the quintessential sports bar experience, just with Crown-level polish.
Punters after something extra can look into The Box, a private VIP viewing area with room for 18, tailored drink packages and a personal host, for the ultimate Grand Final hangout with your crew.
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.
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