As we get to the very point end of football finals, Mediaweek has compiled a list of all the TV ratings for FTA coverage so far.
We have a separate list for AFL and another for NRL. Seven is the FTA broadcaster of AFL matches. Nine is the FTA broadcaster of NRL games.
Please note the figures are for Total TV National Average viewing. The data for the NRL includes BVOD via 9Now. Until the AFL Grand Final, Seven has been unable to stream AFL Finals via 7plus.
Headline numbers Footy Finals 2024
Biggest NRL TV Final: Sharks v Cowboys 845,000
Biggest AFL TV Final: Cats v Lions 1,322,000
NRL Final Series 2024 TV ratings
Finals Week 1
Friday 13 September
Panthers v Roosters 776,000
Saturday 14 September
Storm v Sharks 572,000
Cowboys v Knights 723,000
Sunday 15 September
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles 825,000
Finals Week 2
Friday September 20
Sharks v Cowboys 845,000
Saturday September 21
Roosters v Sea Eagles 821,000
Finals Week 3
Friday September 27
Storm v Roosters
Saturday September 28
Panthers v Sharks
Grand Final
Sunday 6 October
TBC
AFL Finals Series 2024 TV ratings
Finals Week 1
Thursday September 5
Port v Cats 832,000
Friday September 6
Bulldogs v Hawks 972,000
Saturday September 7
Swans v Giants 718,000
Lions v Blues 887,000
Semi-Finals
Friday September 13
Port v Hawks 1,082,000
Saturday September 14
Giants v Lions 922,000
Preliminary Finals
Friday September 20
Swans v Port 1,183,000
Saturday September 21
Cats v Lions 1,322,000
Grand Final
Saturday September 28
Swans v Lions
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