The Hawks are set to feature in an exciting mix of primetime and family-friendly timeslots in the back half of the 2026 season after the AFL confirmed the fixture for Rounds 16-22.

The slate will begin with back-to-back home matches against GWS at the MCG and Melbourne at UTAS Stadium, with the Round 16 fixture to be played under Friday night lights, while the Round 17 encounter is scheduled for the traditional Saturday afternoon timeslot.

Two further home fixtures are included in the block of games, with Hawthorn set to host traditional rivals Essendon at the MCG in a Saturday twilight spot, followed by a Saturday afternoon showdown against North Melbourne in Launceston.

The Hawthorn faithful will benefit from a pair of member replacement games in consecutive weeks across Round 18 and 19, with a Saturday night clash against Carlton followed by a Sunday arvo meeting with the Tigers.

With Hawthorn playing four of its allocated 11 home games in Tasmania, Member Replacement Games allow Hawks members to gain general admission access to four designated away games in Melbourne. Members can upgrade to a reserved seat for these games by entering their barcode into Ticketek.

And for the second year in a row, Hawthorn will travel to The Gabba to reunite with its Queensland-based supporters to face the reigning champion Brisbane on a Friday night in Round 22.

General public tickets for Rounds 16 to 19 are on sale from Wednesday, 3 June, with more ticketing details to be confirmed soon. 

The AFL is expected to announce the dates and times for Rounds 23 and 24 later this year.

View Hawthorn’s full fixture for Rounds 16-22 below:

*all times local