THE AFL has broken its attendance record for a home and away season.

A total of 6,732,601 people went to an AFL game this season.

It overtook the mark set in 2011, when attendance figures hit 6,525,071.

"We are extremely proud of our fans in breaking this record," AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said.

"Beyond the competitive season, breaking the all-time attendance record is a combination of our clubs and our venues being focused with us in engaging fans and delivering a great match day experience.

"We look forward to the final games of the home and away season, five matches that will help shape the final eight as we embark on an exciting September."

The season got off to a flyer when attendance records were set in round one after 400,401 people went to those matches. 

Top 10 home-and-away season attendance figures

2017 – 6,732,601
2011 – 6,525,071        
2008 – 6,511,255        
2010 – 6,495,814        
2007 – 6,475,521        
2014 – 6,402,010        
2009 – 6,370,401        
2013 – 6,368,346        
2015 – 6,351,578