Toyota AFL Finals Series semi-finals draw record television and attendance numbers

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Toyota AFL Finals Series semi-finals draw record television and attendance numbers

Summary

The 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series recorded strong attendance and viewership across the semi-final weekend. Fremantle played Geelong on Friday at Optus Stadium before a sell-out crowd of 59,725. Brisbane hosted Adelaide at the Gabba on Saturday in front of 36,026 spectators, completing a weekend that reached a total of 7.9 million viewers across broadcast partners. These figures contribute to a cumulative series attendance of 513,277, with six of the eight finals played to date reaching sell-out status. The league now moves to the preliminary finals scheduled for the coming week. Sydney Swans will host Fremantle on September 18 at the SCG, while Hawthorn plays Brisbane Lions at the MCG on September 19.

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•Friday’s match between Fremantle and Geelong drew 59,725 fans to Optus Stadium.
•Saturday’s semi-final between Brisbane and Adelaide at the Gabba attracted 36,026 attendees.
•Combined broadcast reach for the weekend totaled 7.9 million Australian viewers.
•Sydney Swans play Fremantle at the SCG on September 18 in the second preliminary final.
•Hawthorn hosts Brisbane Lions at the MCG on September 19 in the first preliminary final.

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