Snoop Dogg Confirmed to Perform at 2025 AFL Grand Final

Snoop Dogg is set to receive one of his biggest Australian audiences to date, with the U.S. rapper confirmed as the headline performer for the AFL Grand Final.

The Californian hip-hop icon will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the ’s showpiece event.

“The AFL Grand Final is the biggest event on the Australian sporting calendar — and this year, it just got a whole lot bigger,” AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said in a statement on Tuesday (Aug. 12)

“Snoop Dogg is a pioneer, a performer, and a true entertainer. He’s played to packed stadiums around the world — but we think 100,000 fans at the MCG might just be his most iconic crowd yet.”

Analogous to the NFL’s Super Bowl, the AFL Grand Final marks the end of the annual competitive season for the Australian Football League. It is regularly one of the most-watched television events in the country, with millions of viewers tuning in each year.

Since 1977, the event has featured pre-game performances from contemporary artists, with international performers becoming a fixture of the entertainment schedule over the past two decades.

Acts such as Ed Sheeran, The Killers, KISS and Katy Perry have performed in recent years, while on-ground discourse has largely centered around whether Australian acts should be given the high-profile spot.

“We want Grand Final Day to be an unforgettable celebration of footy — and beyond the four quarters of the match, a celebration of culture, energy, and entertainment,” Dillon added. “Snoop fits that brief better than anyone.”

The forthcoming appearance by Snoop Dogg will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the MCG, though additional performers are yet to be announced.

“It’s an absolute honour to be hitting the stage at the AFL Grand Final — it’s one of the biggest events on the Aussie calendar,” Snoop Dogg said in his own statement. “Can’t wait to bring the energy and celebrate with the fans. Let’s make it unforgettable.”