- Yagan Square to be WA's exclusive live broadcast site of the AFL Grand Final as part of partnership between Cook Labor Government and 7plus
- Entertainment for the whole family this Saturday, 28 September from 10.30am
The 2024 AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions will be broadcast on the big screen in the heart of Perth's Yagan Square, thanks to the Cook Labor Government and 7plus.
The Yagan Square Amphitheatre will play host to the free 7plus AFL Grand Final broadcast live, beginning at 10.30am this Saturday, 28 September and running until 4pm.
Football and sporting fans will have the opportunity to enjoy pre-game celebrations including competitions, giveaways, football challenges, music and other entertainment.
Hosted by 7NEWS reporter Lachie Byrne, the event promises to bring all the excitement of the Grand Final to the city, along with a chance to meet some of Perth's favourite AFL stars with West Coast's Liam Ryan and Jamie Cripps joining Fremantle's Sean Darcy live on a footy panel and autograph session from 11am.
From 12.30pm the grand final will be broadcast live through 7plus to the giant screen.
The whole family will be entertained with face painting, footy card creation, acrobatic umpires, giveaways throughout, plus a special half-time appearance by Fat Cat.
As stated by Lands Minister John Carey:
"We are excited to bring this major event to Yagan Square, offering a free and accessible opportunity for Western Australians to experience the AFL Grand Final in a vibrant, central location.
"Yagan Square is the perfect location to bring the community together for major events like the AFL Grand Final and will provide a mix of live entertainment, footy excitement, and family activities; this is an event not to be missed.
"The Cook Labor Government is driving the revitalisation of our city and is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to create jobs, economic activity and attract more people to the Perth CBD."
