24-hour Grand Final marathon streams classic games from Friday

The AFL streams a 24-hour marathon of some classic Grand Finals before the 2026 Grand Final between Fremantle and Brisbane.

The AFL is bringing back its Grand Final marathon, streaming classic games non-stop for 24 hours from Friday 9am until Saturday 9am AEST. The marathon will run across AFL.com.au, the AFL Live app, and the AFL's YouTube channel in the lead-up to Sunday's Grand Final between Fremantle and Brisbane.

The AFL is asking fans to vote on which classic games they want included in the playlist. The selection will be finalised based on viewer feedback before the marathon begins.

24 hours: Marathon duration
Friday 9am AEST: Start time
AFL.com.au, AFL Live app, YouTube: Platforms
Fremantle vs Brisbane: 2026 teams

Why it mattersIt gives fans a chance to relive memorable Grand Finals while building excitement ahead of the 2026 decider.

AustraliaAustralian footy fans can binge classic Grand Finals for free across multiple platforms this weekend.

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