AFL Grand Final League 2025

Are you a great fan of football championships and the leagues? Then you must be ready to watch a new adventurous and prestigious event in Australia. The AFL Grand Final League is a famous football league held in Australia. You can enjoy this match by physically going to the stadium or watching it live on the screen.

What is an AFL match? 

The word AFL stands for “ Australian Football League”. This league was held for the first time on 24 September 1898 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia. In early times, it was known as the “Victorian Football League.” The final day match is very attractive for Australian people, therefore it is also known as “The Dance day” or “ The Great Day.” Due to its deep history, it attracts a huge audience in the ground and on television every year.

When do AFL Matches start?

The AFL Grand Final League has been held every year in the last week of September. There is an official holiday from the government of Australia so that the public can enjoy the weekend with a sporting spirit. The holiday is also known as “Super Bowl” because it is not a football final match, but rather a cultural event. There is an atmosphere of statewide celebration, allowing everyone to participate in enjoying this tournament.

Complete Background History Of AFL Grand League

Here is the complete and comprehensive history of the AFL Grand Final League:

Origin of AFL Grand

The AFL (Australian Football League) Grand Final was started in 1898. Initially, it was associated with the Victorian Football Federation. It was started by joining the football teams of two or more football club teams. This is an experimental match because there is no concept of the Premiership in players.

The Growth Period

There was seen a prominent growth and popularity were observed in the AFL Grand matches. The members of different football clubs like Carlton, Collingwood, and Fitzroy dominated in the early decades. In the Early periods. All the grand final matches are played in Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia. It is the oldest venue of the AFL Grand Final.

During and Post-War Era

This is the only tournament that was held during World War I with a reduced number of spectators.  While after the post-war era, the AFL Grand League was held with great adventure and spirit. It was estimated that there are almost 100,00 spectators in the ground. The 1970 Grand Final between Carlton and Collingwood drew 121,696 spectators, still the largest crowd in Australian football history. This showed the post-war success of the AFL Grand League.

The AFL Era after 1990

After 1990, there was an era in which the AFL Grand League was considered the national event of Australia. It widens its popularity and sports spirit. This event is followed in Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. 

Effect of COVID-19

It is the first time in history that the AFL Grand League has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The people are bound to their houses, and gathering is not allowed, so it has been cancelled.