Dockers v Geelong hits 2026's biggest TV audience
Fremantle's sell-out 59,725 crowd and 1.8 million average viewers made the match 2026's most-watched AFL game.
Fremantle and Geelong drew a sell-out crowd of 59,725 on Friday night, the Dockers' highest home attendance ever at Optus Stadium. The match averaged 1.8 million viewers and reached over four million Australians, surpassing all other AFL matches this year.
On Saturday, Brisbane took on Adelaide in front of 36,026 at the Gabba. The two semi-finals together pulled 7.9 million viewers with an average audience of 3.4 million, with six of eight finals sold out.
- 59,725
- Fremantle crowd
- 1.8 million
- Friday's average viewers
- 513,277
- Total finals attendance to date
- 6
- Sold-out matches of eight
Why it mattersRecord finals crowds and ratings show Australian appetite for AFL remains strong heading into the premiership decider.
AustraliaEvery major Australian city is watching the AFL finals closely; the unprecedented viewership confirms footy remains the nation's top sport.
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