Left it late? The last-minute options to watch Freo’s grand final clash in Perth

September 23, 2026 — 3:43pmHaven’t worked out where to watch Freo take on Brisbane in Saturday’s big match? Don’t worry, you still have options!We have compiled a list for the busy people who have left it to the last minute.Some venues are already sold out, but surprisingly, there are still loads of places to choose from to really get among the finals’ fever including free big screens and pubs across Fremantle and Perth.Thousands of fans filled the Cockburn ARC facility to watch training this morning.Paul Kane/Getty ImagesThere will be free public transport on game day, with road closures over the weekend, from 12pm Friday until 5am Sunday along South Terrace, between Norfolk and Phillimore streets.Outside Fremantle, there will be free big screens showing the match at Northbridge Piazza Optus Stadium and Yagan Square.Here’s where you can try your luck in town before the 12.30pm bounce.FREMANTLEFree screensCappuccino Strip 8am-6pmFree, no booking required. Back-to-back seven-metre screens, including outside the National Hotel, with capacity for more than 20,000 people. Standing event. Alcohol-free.Esplanade Reserve 8am-6pmFree, family-friendly area. Big screen and space for picnic rugs and chairs. Alcohol-free.Walyalup Koort 8am-6pmFree, big screen. Picnic rugs and foldable chairs permitted. Alcohol-free.PubsMons O’Shea10am, freeWalk-ins, table bookings closed.Live on three screens.Old Courthouse10am, freeWalk-ins only. Face painting. Kid friendly.Massive screen on the lawn.Gage Roads Freo10am, freeWalk-ins only at this massive waterfront brewery.Big screen in the front yard. Purple pints and DJ on after the final siren. Family-friendly areas.Freo Harbor Bar, E-shed markets Walk ins. Three TV’s. Right next to train station.The National Hotel9am, freeWalk ins until it hits capacity. The game downstairs and on a screen upstairs.An earlier ticketed sale is sold out, so the remaining walk-in spots will fill up quickly!Clancy’s Fish Pub11am, freeScreens throughout the venue. Reservations fully booked but still open for walk-ins.Big screens in the beer garden. Children’s play area overlooking the beer garden.Little Creatures11am, freeThe ticketed lunch event on the deck event is sold out, but the alfresco and loft open for walk-ins from 11am. Family-friendly, with a children’s play area.The Left Bank11am, freeThe ticketed event has sold out, but walk ins welcome until full. SOUTH FREMANTLEThe Local Hotel10am, freeWalk-ins only, seven screens throughout the venue.South Beach Hotel10.30am, freeWalk-ins accepted until full, table reservations at capacity.Sold outMetros FremantleBenny’sFederal HotelBathers Beach HouseSail and AnchorFrom our partners