Snoop Dogg will headline the pre-game entertainment at this year’s AFL Grand Final at the MCG, the league confirmed on Tuesday morning.
The rap icon will perform on 27 September in front of a crowd of 100,000 fans and a national TV audience of over four million, marking his first-ever live appearance at the MCG.
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“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. Can’t wait to bring the energy and celebrate with the fans. Let’s make it unforgettable,” Snoop Dogg said in a statement.
He follows artists like Katy Perry, The Killers and Robbie Williams in taking the Grand Final stage.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said, “The AFL Grand Final is the biggest event on the Australian sporting calendar, and this year, it just got a whole lot bigger.
“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.
“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. Snoop fits that brief better than anyone.
Snoop Dogg will perform in the Philippines just two days before the Grand Final, giving the AFL the opportunity to secure his appearance.
He last performed in Australia in 2023.
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