The AFL has confirmed the complete fixture for the 2026 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series.
The 2026 Smithy’s VFL season featured 21 teams with each side playing 18 matches. Eight teams advanced to the four-week finals series, culminating in the 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final on Sunday, September 20.
Here is the full Smithy’s VFL Finals 2026 schedule with results, times, venues and how to watch every game.
How to Watch 2026 Smithy’s VFL Finals
One match each week of the Smithy’s VFL Finals 2026 is broadcast live and free on ABC TV VIC (main channel in Victoria) and ABC iview nationally.
The Seven Network broadcasts Tasmania Football Club’s home finals via Seven Tasmania and 7plus Sport nationally.
All matches, including the 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, stream live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
2026 VFL Wildcard Finals Results
Qualifying and Elimination Finals
2026 VFL Semi Finals Results
2026 VFL Preliminary Finals Results
VFL Grand Final 2026
The 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final will be played at IKON Park on Sunday, September 20 (as a double-header with the VFLW Grand Final), unless two non-Victorian teams reach the final. In that case the match will be played in the state of the higher-placed team.
All finals, including the Grand Final, stream live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
Key Notes on the Smithy’s VFL Finals 2026
Geelong Cats and Box Hill Hawks advanced to the Grand Final after strong preliminary final wins. The four-week series delivered competitive football across Wildcard, Qualifying, Elimination, Semi and Preliminary rounds.
Fans looking for the complete VFL Finals schedule, results and how to watch VFL Finals can use this page as the single reference through Grand Final day.
FAQ
When is the 2026 VFL Grand Final?
The 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 at 2:05 PM at IKON Park between Geelong Cats and Box Hill Hawks.
How can I watch the Smithy’s VFL Finals 2026?
One match each week airs live on ABC TV VIC and ABC iview. Tasmania home finals air on Seven Tasmania and 7plus Sport. All games stream free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
Which teams reached the VFL Grand Final 2026?
Geelong Cats and Box Hill Hawks advanced after winning their Preliminary Finals.
Where are the VFL Finals being played?
Venues include North Hobart Oval, Avalon Airport Oval, GMHBA Stadium, Box Hill City Oval and IKON Park for the Grand Final.
Is the VFL Grand Final a double-header?
Yes. The 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final is scheduled as a double-header with the VFLW Grand Final at IKON Park.
