What time is the AFL grand final and when is Kylie Minogue performing?

The Lions and the Dockers will face off in the 2026 AFL grand final. ( Getty Images: Russell Freeman/AFL Photos )

The AFL grand final between Brisbane and Fremantle gets underway at 2.30pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 26.

Australian pop royalty Kylie Minogue will perform a 20-minute set before the match from about 1.30pm.

The game can be watched on Channel 7 and 7Plus, while ABC Sport will be calling and live blogging every moment.

Link copied Share Share article The 2026 AFL grand final is almost upon us, as the Brisbane Lions look to make history with their second threepeat in 25 years, and the Fremantle Dockers look to win their first flag since joining the league in 1995.

Here's everything you need to know about the game.

The game starts 2.30pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 26 at the MCG.