Left it late? The last-minute options to watch Freo’s grand final clash in Perth

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Hildebrandt, C. (2026, September 23). Left it late? The last-minute options to watch Freo’s grand final clash in Perth. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/left-it-late-the-last-minute-options-to-watch-freo-s-grand-final-clash-in-perth-20260923-p60zv7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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This article provides a list of venues in Perth where people can watch the Freo versus Brisbane AFL grand final match if they haven't already made plans. It includes free public screenings across Fremantle, such as Cappuccino Strip and Esplanade Reserve, alongside pubs like Mons O'Shea and Clancy’s Fish Pub that offer walk-in spaces for viewing. The article also mentions additional free screens at Northbridge Piazza, Optus Stadium, and Yagan Square outside of Fremantle. Free public transport is available on game day to help fans reach these locations.

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Fremantle fans who haven't secured a spot to watch the grand final match against Brisbane have some last-minute options in Perth and Fremantle. Saturday, 10am at The Local Hotel and South Beach Hotel offer walk-in availability, though South Beach fills on a first-come basis. Free public transport is available on game day due to road closures from Friday noon until Sunday morning along South Terrace between Norfolk and Phillimore streets.

Outside Fremantle, free big screens are set up at Northbridge Piazza, Optus Stadium, and Yagan Square. In Fremantle itself, the Cappuccino Strip, Esplanade Reserve, and Walyalup Koort provide large free screens for fans to gather without booking, supporting a family-friendly atmosphere with picnic options but alcohol-free zones.

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Haven’t worked out where to watch Freo take on Brisbane in Saturday’s big match? asserted

Freo → work → match

Don’t worry, you still have options! asserted

you → worry → options

We have compiled a list for the busy people who have left it to the last minute. asserted

who → compile → minute

Some venues are already sold out, but surprisingly, there are still loads of places to choose from to really get among the finals’ fever including free big screens and pubs across Fremantle and Perth. asserted

venues → sell → Fremantle

Here’s where you can try your luck in town before the 12.30pm bounce. asserted

you → try → bounce

FREMANTLE Free screens Cappuccino Strip 8am-6pm Free, no booking required. asserted

booking → require → screens

Picnic rugs and foldable chairs permitted. asserted

rugs → permit → ?

Pubs Mons O’Shea 10am, free Walk-ins, table bookings closed. asserted

bookings → close → ?

The National Hotel 9am, free Walk ins until it hits capacity. asserted

it → walk → capacity

An earlier ticketed sale is sold out, so the remaining walk-in spots will fill up quickly! asserted

spots → ticket → ?

Reservations fully booked but still open for walk-ins. asserted

Reservations → book → ins

The ticketed lunch event on the deck event is sold out, but the alfresco and loft open for walk-ins from 11am. asserted

alfresco → sell → 11

The Left Bank 11am, free The ticketed event has sold out, but walk ins welcome until full. asserted

ins → ticket → Bank

SOUTH FREMANTLE The Local Hotel 10am, free Walk-ins only, seven screens throughout the venue. South Beach Hotel 10.30am, free Walk-ins accepted until full, table reservations at capacity. Sold out Metros Fremantle Benny’s Federal Hotel Bathers Beach House Sail and Anchor asserted

ins → accept → Hotel

Left it late? The last-minute options to watch Freo’s grand final clash in Perth

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