Eligible Sydney Swans members will receive an email the week commencing Monday, August 24 with the details needed to purchase a ticket to our first final.

The email will contain: 

• Our opponent 

• The date of the game 

• The date and time of the member pre-sale 

• The date and time of the general public on-sale 

• Your member barcodes that will give you access to the member pre-sale. 

 
Members can also find all the information they need on this Finals Hub. 

Any members who have not paid in full, will not have access to the members pre-sale. 

Member barcodes for finals ticketing can be found in your Swans Account. 

You can view member eligibility for weeks 1-3 Finals Tickets in section 5.2 in our Membership Terms & Conditions. 

1. Check your membership status. Make sure your membership is active, there are no outstanding payments, and includes finals access.

- You can view member eligibility for weeks 1-3 Finals Tickets in section 5.2 in our Membership Terms & Conditions.

2. Confirm your contact details. We'll notify you via email or SMS so double-check your:

- Email address
- Mobile number

3. Know your barcode number. You’ll need this to buy tickets.

- Find this in your Swans Account
- Save it somewhere handy! 

4. Understand ticketing timeframes. Ticket information can be provided as short as 24 hours after the final game of the season. Members will have a timed purchase window. Be ready to act quickly.

5. Make sure you know your Ticketmaster/Ticketek account login details.

- Depending on the venue, tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster or Ticketek so make sure you have an account for both.
- Members

6. Read the Finals FAQs. Find out how ticketing works, who is eligible, and when you can buy.

7. Talk to your group. If you’re planning to attend with family or friends, make sure:

- They’re also eligible
- You all have barcodes
- One person is ready to buy for the group 

8. Follow us on socials and turn on notifications. We’ll post updates the moment members are sent ticketing information. 
 

The 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final will be held on September 26, 2026, 2.30pm AEST at the MCG.  

Competing Club Members 
When a team secures their place in a Preliminary Final (Week 3), eligible members will be required to register their intent to purchase a 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final ticket should the team qualify. Detailed information regarding Grand Final registrations will be communicated directly to eligible members upon qualifying for a Preliminary Final. 

General Public 
There is no public on-sale for Grand Final tickets. General Public can purchase Grand Final hospitality packages here.  

AFL Members 
Please click here for further information regarding AFL member benefits. 

For full details, go to membership.afl.com.au  

Allocation of tickets 
View 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final Allocation here.

The AFL Grand Final is a Declared Event under the provisions of the Major Sporting Events Act 2009 (VIC). In accordance with the Act, the AFL has submitted a Ticket Scheme Proposal. This scheme has been approved by the Victorian Government.