Brisbane vs Fremantle: How to watch the 2026 AFL Grand Final for free

Fremantle's first flag would be historic, ending the second-longest drought in the AFL, the report said. Brisbane reached the AFL Grand Final in 2023, when they were edged by Collingwood, and each of their past two triumphant campaigns ended with back-to-back wins at the MCG. A week before this year's final, Brisbane produced a come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn at the MCG. Lachie Neale also successfully appealed a one-match ban, following last year's ankle drama, adding a late selection twist.

The Dockers enter the final as minor premiers. They dominated their Round 12 meeting with Brisbane, winning 103-78. In that late-May match, Jye Amiss, Patrick Voss and Josh Treacy ran riot for Fremantle, putting the Dockers 51 points ahead at one stage before the Lions rallied for the final score. Fremantle won the minor premiership in 2015 and reached the AFL showpiece two years earlier, but fell short on both occasions.

Brisbane and Fremantle have contested 37 competitive games. The Lions have won 19 of them and the Dockers 18. This season, the head-to-head stands at 1-0 in Fremantle's favour, though TechRadar said that earlier result counts for nothing on Saturday.

TechRadar's viewing guide states that the final is available on free-to-air Channel 7 in all regions of Australia, with live streaming through 7Plus. New users need to register for a free account and provide a valid Australian postcode, such as 2026 or 2042. Viewers outside Australia can use a VPN to watch the stream as if they were back home, and TechRadar recommends Surfshark, describing it as a low-cost premium VPN with 1,600+ Mbps speeds that can unblock 7Plus.

In the United States, FS1 is providing live coverage. If the channel is not available on cable, FS1 is carried by Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Viewers outside the US are advised to use a VPN while traveling to unlock their Brisbane vs Fremantle stream.

In the UK, the AFL Grand Final 2026 is being shown on TNT Sports 1. Viewers can add TNT Sports to a Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or get an HBO Max plan that includes TNT Sports. Prices start at £25.99 a month if they commit to a year. Those abroad can unlock TNT Sports with Surfshark, according to the guide.

In Canada, the game is available on TSN2. Without cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA$24.99 a month to access what goes out on regular TSN. Viewers outside Canada can use the VPN route described above to access their accounts from anywhere, TechRadar said.

TechRadar also notes that most broadcasters offer streaming services accessible through mobile apps, so viewers can watch the final on their phones.