{
  "id": 8638465,
  "title": "How to watch the 2026 AFL Grand Final online for free",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/how-to-watch-the-2026-afl-grand-final-online-for-free",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/afl-grand-final-2026-live-stream-for-free"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 AFL Grand Final, the 131st edition of Australia's premier Australian rules football match, will take place on September 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. This highly anticipated event attracts a massive audience, with up to 100,000 spectators at the venue. While traditionally only available within Australia, the Grand Final can now be watched live online for free using a VPN. ExpressVPN is recommended for its global server network, easy-to-use apps and strict privacy policies. By connecting to a VPN server in Australia, users can access 7Plus, a free streaming service broadcasting the Grand Final. Although a VPN requires a subscription, a two-year plan is currently on sale for $68.40, offering a 81% discount and a 30-day money-back guarantee.",
  "summary": "How to watch AFL for free. Live stream the 2026 AFL Grand Final for free from anywhere in the world.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "How to watch Bengals vs. Texans in the NFL online for free",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/how-to-watch-bengals-vs-texans-in-the-nfl-online-for-free",
        "published": "2026-09-20T09:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}