The AFL Grand Final will take place on Saturday, September 24 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between the Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans. Here's Zero Hanger's guide to live streaming the match or watching the season decider on TV.

The game will be held at the MCG, with the first bounce scheduled for 2:30pm (AEST). Pre-match coverage on Channel 7 and 7HD to commence at 9:00am (AEST).

Grand Final entertainment will begin from 1:25pm (AEST), opening with a Welcome to Country.

What is the AFL Grand Final?

The Grand Final will decide the premiers of the 2022 AFL season, with the Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans set to clash for the premiership trophy.

Following a 22-game home and away season and the opening month of AFL Finals series, Geelong and Sydney are the last two remaining clubs.

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Geelong won the minor premiership in a dominant campaign, carrying a 13-game winning streak into the finals before defeating Collingwood and Brisbane in the qualifying and preliminary finals respectively.

The Swans were unbeaten in seven games when they faced Melbourne in the opening week of the finals. John Longmire's side defeated the Demons before progressing to the grand final after a win over Collingwood.

Geelong are seen as the favourites heading into the grand final, however the match is tipped to be a close encounter.

How to watch the AFL Grand Final on TV

You can also watch the AFL Grand Final live on Channel 7 and 7HD from 2:00pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 24.

Channel 7 can be found at Channel 70 in high definition, 71 in standard definition, or Channel 107 if watching through a Foxtel service.

Pre-match coverage starts from 9:00am (AEST).

How to live stream the AFL Grand Final

The AFL Grand Final is available on 7plus for select connected TV, set-top-box and gaming console devices.

You will be able to view the AFL Grand Final on Telstra TV, Samsung Tizen (2016 and later), Fetch TV, Apple TV, PlayStation 4 and 5, Android TV / Google TV and LG TV.

You will not be able to stream the grand final on a mobile, tablet or computer.

What happens if the AFL Grand Final is a draw? 

Should the score of both teams be level at the end of the final quarter, both goal umpires will confirm their scores are identical before moving the match into extra time after a six-minute break.

Both teams will then have two three-minute halves, changing ends at the conclusion of the first three-minute half.

Should scores remain level, a further two three-minute halves will be added until a winner is found.