More than six million footy fans tune in to watch AFL grand final, smashing previous viewing records

PerthNow - Sep 27, 2026

More than six million people across Australia were glued to their TV screens for Saturdays roller coaster Premiership final - making it the most watched AFL grand final of all time.

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