The Grand Final Weekend is here and what a Festival of sport awaits. No sleep is required or will be accepted for this weekend. It’s a solid block, of non stop sport from the big events in Australia and all over the globe.
From Friday morning it is literally rolling sports from start to finish. For those lucky to have the Monday as public holiday in Australia, you will have deserved it. It will have been a big Great Final Weekend.
Headlining is the big Footy Grand Finals for AFL and NRL. For those who have no idea to support or don’t care, we have Neutral Guides to the AFL Grand Final day and NRL Grand Final day.
The real highlight of the Grand Final weekend is the return of Roy and Hg to commentate on both big games. After their fine work at the Olympics, we can’t wait to hear more. Here is how to find them on the day.
But it is not just Footy Grand Finals that make up this Grand Final Weekend Festival of Sport, there is premium sport every where you look, and we have the definitive list of what you need to know to settle in this weekend.
Why not have a bet too. Nothing like a responsible wager to enhance any weekend. Here is our Super Multi tips.
WIGAN to beat Hull FC (UK Super League)
SYDNEY to win AFL GF
ROOSTERS u/20 +13.5 start v Penrith
BURLEIGH to beat Illawarra in State Championship
MELBOURNE to win NRL GF
MERCEDES to score double podium in Malaysian GP
USA to win Ryder Cup
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But onto the behemoth that is the list of sports this weekend.
Take a deep breath, here is the list for the Grand Final Weekend Festival of Sport
| Day | Start | Finish | Sport / Event | Channel |
| Friday | 4:30 | 7:30 | UK Super League SF – Warrington v St Helens | 501 |
| Friday | 11:45 | 14:00 | F1 – Malaysian GP P1 | 506 |
| Friday | 15:45 | 18:00 | F1 – Malaysian GP P2 | 506 |
| Friday | 21:25 | 6:00 | Cricket – Aust v S Africa | 505 |
| Friday | 22:30 | 9:00 | Golf – Ryder Cup | 503 |
| Saturday | 1:00 | 1:40 | Max Walker Interview | 505 |
| Saturday | 4:30 | 7:00 | UK Super League – Wigan v Hull | 501 |
| Saturday | 4:30 | 6:45 | EPL -Everton v Palace | Optus |
| Saturday | 9:00 | 19:00 | AFL Grand Final Day | CH7 |
| Saturday | 12:25 | 13:30 | GP3 Race 1 | 506 |
| Saturday | 13:45 | 15:15 | GP2 Race 1 | 506 |
| Saturday | 15:45 | 17:15 | F1 – Malaysian GP P3 | 506 |
| Saturday | 19:00 | 21:00 | F1 – Malaysian GP Qualifying | 506 |
| Saturday | 21:00 | 12:00 | Football – Everywhere except EPL | BeIN Sports |
| Saturday | 21:30 | 0:00 | EPL – Liverpool v Swasea | SBS |
| Saturday | 22:00 | 9:00 | Golf – Ryder Cup | 503 |
| Saturday | 23:55 | 2:15 | UK Super League – 5 Million Pound Game * | 501 |
| Saturday | 23:55 | 2:00 | EPL Saturday 3pm Fixtures | Optus |
| Sunday | 12:00 | 13:00 | GP3 Race 2 | 506 |
| Sunday | 12:30 | 14:30 | NRL – Holden Cup Final – Penrith v Roosters | 501 |
| Sunday | 13:15 | 14:30 | GP2 Race 2 | 506 |
| Sunday | 14:30 | 17:00 | NRL – State Championship Final ** | CH9 |
| Sunday | 17:00 | 20:00 | F1 – Malaysian GP Race | 506 |
| Sunday | 17:30 | 4:00 | Cricket – Aust v S Africa | 502 |
| Sunday | 18:15 | 21:00 | NRL Grand Final 2016 | CH9 |
| Sunday | 21:00 | 12:00 | Football – Everywhere except EPL | BeIN Sports |
| Sunday | 21:00 | 3:30 | EPL Sunday Fixtures | Optus |
| Monday | 2:00 | 8:00 | Golf – Ryder Cup | 503 |
| Monday | 3:00 | 9:30 | NFL Red Zone *** | ESPN 508 |
* a current Super League Team is relegated
** Ch9 Comm is best for State champ – no choice NRL
*** Follow all the games at the same time
