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It’s Brisbane’s third consecutive AFL grand final and the Lions are looking to be back-to-back premiers in 2025. But not if Geelong have anything to say about it.
The 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final starts at 2.30pm on Saturday, September 27, and supporters who haven’t made it down to Melbourne will need somewhere they can watch it live and loud.
Your local pub can fit the bill, and there is also the official viewing site in New Farm. Be sure to settle in early: the pre-match entertainment at the MCG is headlined by Snoop Dogg, with support from Baker Boy, Vera Blue, Tash Sultana, Emma Donovan and Kee’ahn, as well as footy perennial Mike “Up There Cazaly” Brady.
Getting in early on Thursday at New Farm Park was Greenslopes mum Anne Pattearson and her kids Madeleine and George.
Anne Pattearson and friend at New Farm Park. The park will host the ALFQ’s official screening party on Saturday.Credit: AFLQ
“It’s an activation that AFL Queensland are doing ahead of the grand final, they have some clinics for the kids, I think it just gets them excited for the big match on Saturday,” Pattearson said.
Her family hosts a grand final party every year, no matter who is competing.
“We’re a big AFL family,” she said. “Obviously we’re more excited when it’s the Lions.”
Here are some top Brisbane viewing spots where the Lions’ spirit will roar its loudest.
In 2025, New Farm Park is the centre of the action. Thursday and Friday there are football clinics, handball targets, merchandise and facepainting from 8.30am-3pm, while on Saturday the Lions’ official Grand Final Watch Party lasts all day from 8.30am to 6pm, screening the live broadcast. Bringing your own food is advised, and alcohol is allowed, though discouraged.
1042 Brunswick Street, New Farm.
Kids taking part in AFL training workshops at New Farm Park.Credit: AFLQ
The excitement will reach fever pitch at the Lions’ official social club. There are nine big screens in the Cage Bar, and 5th Quarter Restaurant and Jungle al fresco bar will be screening the action as well.
2 Pannikin Street, Rochedale South.
Fans are drawn towards Lang Park at times like this, and the Caxton is opening up its car park for a viewing party from 2pm.
38 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace.
Also near Lang Park, the Lord Alfred has a large 7m x 2m screen. The venue opens at 11am, but you’ll have to book.
68 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane.
The Plantation Room is booked out for the event but the rest of the hotel is for walk-ins only, and every room will be screening the game. Doors open 10am.
706 Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
The Regatta Hotel in Toowong.Credit:
The final will be on every screen in the Courtyard and Main Bar. A Footy Finals Feast menu is available.
543 Coronation Drive, Toowong.
The Barrel Hall, Rivergarden Lawn, Fish ‘n’ Chipper Lawn and Beer Garden will all screen the game. Book ahead for an inside table.
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane.
The Members’ Lounge Long Lunch costs $120 and includes pate, quail, oysters, premium steaks and more. Entry to the street party, however, is free, with giant screens and DJs and gates open at noon.
200 Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
As always, book ahead for a table to avoid disappointment at any of these reliable sports bars.
West End, Brunswick Street, King George Square, Indooroopilly and Riverside.
The Plough Inn, South Bank, Brisbane.Credit: South Bank Corporation
South Bank doesn’t have open-air screenings this year, but its pubs will be showing the game, including the Plough Inn. Pick the last scorer to win a $100 bar tab.
29 Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane.
The sense of occasion is palpable at this elevated bar with views of the river and two 12-metre screens.
33 William Street, Brisbane.
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