How much does it cost to get an NRL and AFL grand final TV advertising spot?

Alex Hayes

October 3, 2015 7:07

Two of the highest rating TV shows of the year go to air this weekend – the AFL grand final on Network Seven on Saturday and the NRL grand final on the Nine Network on Sunday.

Both matches will grab well over 2m viewers in the metro markets, although the actual number is a lot higher as the OzTam ratings system has no way of telling how many people are watching out of home – for example in pubs.

But how much will brands be expected to shell out for a spot in these highly prized matches?

The AFL on Seven and 7Mate manages to command a higher premium than its rival, with the ratecard price for a 30 second spot in the five metro markets $150,000.

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Alex Hayes

Alex Hayes worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017 in roles including editor and head of Mumbrella Bespoke.

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