How to watch the AFL Grand Final 2023 online for free
The AFL Grand Final is Australia’s most-watched sporting event of the year, so it's fair to say the aussies like their footy. If you're also a big fan of this fast-paced and physical game, we can help you out. It is usually tricky to watch this fixture from outside Australia, but that has all changed this year.
If you want to watch the 2023 AFL Grand Final for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
What is the AFL Grand Final?
The AFL Grand Final is an Australian rules football match that determines the winners of the Australian Football League season. The game traditionally takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the last Saturday in September. It attracts one of the largest audiences in Australian sport, with a capacity crowd of up to 100,000.
When is the 2023 AFL Grand Final?
The 2023 AFL Grand Final will be contested between Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 30. It will be the 128th annual grand final of the Australian Football League.
The match will begin at 2.30 p.m. AEST.
How to watch the 2023 AFL Grand Final for free
The good news is that the AFL Grand Final will be available to stream for free on 7plus across all devices. The bad news is that you can only access this streaming service from Australia. That is unless you're equipped with a VPN.
VPNs can hide your digital location and connect you to a secure server in Australia. This quick and easy process makes it look like you're connecting in Australia, so streaming platforms like 7plus provide you with access from anywhere in the world. It sounds complicated, but it's actually really straightforward.
Watch the 2023 AFL Grand Final from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia
Sign up for 7plus
Watch the 2023 AFL Grand Final from anywhere in the world
Whilst the best VPNs for streaming are not free, they do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By making the most of these offers, you can secure access to the 2023 AFL Grand Final without committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can unblock 7plus, and then recover your investment after the AFL Grand Final.
If you want to retain permanent access to 7plus from anywhere in the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for 7plus is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for 7plus?
There are a number of impressive VPNs that can reliably access streaming sites, including popular services like CyberGhost VPN and NordVPN. These options will work well, but if you want the best, you should consider ExpressVPN.
ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 94 countries including Australia
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to five simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This heavily discounted plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Watch the 2023 AFL Grand Final for free with ExpressVPN.
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