Foxtel and Kayo Sports Unveil Extensive AFL Grand Final Week Schedule

Foxtel and Kayo Sports have unveiled an extensive schedule for Grand Final week, featuring the return of the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast hosted by Sarah Jones, daily discussion programs, the Grand Final Parade, and live coverage straight from the MCG beginning at 10:00am.

Star-Studded Breakfast Panels and Daily Expert Analysis

Celebrating its 60th consecutive year, the Mazda North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast powered by Kayo Sports returns to Fox Footy on Saturday at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hosted by Sarah Jones, the milestone broadcast features three specialised panels. Modern Dynasties brings together Jordan Lewis, Simon Black, and Tom Hawkins, while From the Coaches’ Box features Damien Hardwick, Adam Simpson, and Craig McRae. Additionally, David King and Leigh Montagna host First Crack: Grand Final Preview.

According to Fox Sports Managing Director Steve Crawley, Grand Final week is about so much more than just the game. The entire country gets caught up in the excitement of the season coming to one final day. Leading up to the weekend, the regular Fox Footy line-up of AFL 360, On The Couch, and Midweek Tackle will dissect the major storylines from Monday to Wednesday.

Nick Daicos Joins Thursday Special Ahead of Parades and Live MCG Coverage

On Thursday night, the AFL 360 Grand Final Special brings Collingwood star Nick Daicos to the desk alongside Gerard and Garry, potentially accompanied by a special piece of silverware.

Nothing quite lights up Melbourne like Grand Final week. As a player, you try to stay focused and not let all the noise get to you, but it’s pretty hard not to get swept up in the excitement of it all.

Jonathan Brown, Commentator

Friday’s schedule immerses fans in the traditional Grand Final Parade as teams make their way through Melbourne. Later that evening, Jason Dunstall, Andrew Gaze, Cam Mooney, Ben Dixon, and Bernie Vince host the Bounce Grand Final special. On Saturday, following the breakfast event, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports go live from the MCG starting at 10:00am to build anticipation right up to the opening bounce.

Comprehensive Matchday Replays and Women’s Fixture Lineup

Once the premiership cup is lifted, coverage continues into the evening. Starting at 6:00pm, viewers can watch a full match replay featuring commentary from Anthony Hudson, Dwayne Russell, Garry Lyon, and Jason Dunstall. This broadcast incorporates real-time reactions recorded from the Kayo Sports expert commentary team during the game itself.

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Alongside the men's grand final build-up, the weekly broadcast schedule includes a full AFLW fixture featuring multiple matches across Thursday and Friday, connecting fans to both levels of the sport throughout the high-stakes week.