grand final

British

noun

the final game of the season in any of various sports, esp football

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The Eurovision Song Contest has announced a live tour to celebrate its 70th birthday, which will begin after this year's grand final.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The boyband Five also performed a string of hits during the grand final.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing 2025's grand final is at 19:00 GMT this Saturday on BBC One and iPlayer.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

The race is now on for the Glitterball trophy, building up to the grand final on 20 December.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

I have always thought that I should love to have the world come to an end, with a grand final bang, while I was yet living and sentient on the surface.

From Rosemary and Rue by Amber

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