Question: when is the afl grand final being played
Answer: Locale Melbourne , Victoria First meeting 24 September 1898 Latest meeting 30 September 2017 Next meeting 29 September 2018 Broadcasters Seven Network ( 1977 -- 1986 ; 1988 -- 2001 ; 2008 ; 2010 ; 2012 -- present ) Network Ten ( 2002 -- 2007 ; 2009 ; 2011 ) SportsPlay ( 1987 ) ABC ( 1987 ) Stadiums Melbourne Cricket Ground ( 1902 -- 1941 ; 1946 -- 1990 ; 1992 -- present ) Waverley Park ( 1991 ) Princes Park ( 1942 -- 1943 ; 1945 ) Junction Oval ( 1898 -- 1899 ; 1944 ) Lake Oval ( 1901 ) East Melbourne ( 1900 ) Statistics Meetings total 121 Most wins Carlton ( 16 ) Essendon ( 16 ) Largest victory Geelong 24.