We're ready to face the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series Our Way with our Hawthorn family!
First Preliminary Final
Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions
Saturday 19th September
5.15pm AEST
MCG
Tickets on sale through Ticketek on Monday, September 14
10am-2pm AEST: Club members
12pm AEST: AFL Members
3pm AEST: General public
Head to our Membership Finals Hub via this link for detailed insight into the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals ticketing for Members. An email with ticketing information for the Preliminary Final was sent to Members on Sunday 13 September.
Elevate Your Finals Experience with Corporate Hospitality at the MCG. Whether you are hosting key clients, rewarding your team, or celebrating with fellow fans, our premium spaces offer the ultimate game day setting.
Available Hospitality Spaces
- Corporate Suites Available
- Cocktail Function | Cocktail format ($695pp) Note: Format subject to final demand
Package Inclusions
- Premium Level 2 match seating
- MCG standard five-hour premium beverage package (beer, wine, soft drinks, tea & coffee)
- Substantial half-time fare featuring traditional party pies, sausage rolls, and fresh scones
- Official Footy Records (1 per 3 guests)
- Standard MCG professional furniture setup (tailored to plated or cocktail configuration)
Spaces are strictly limited. Purchase via this link or enquire at corporate@hawthornfc.com.au
Our Hawk Walk 🥾 is returning for our Preliminary Final showdown! Join us at John Cain Arena outside Gate 8 at 4:15pm on Saturday before we walk as a Hawks family to the MCG.
Gear up for Finals in the latest Hawks merch available at HawksNest via this link.
Details on our Finals Open & Watch Training will be found here. To register your interest to hear about the Finals Open Training sessions please fill out your details here.
There will be lots of brown and gold cheer across the country when the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals series is underway. Details on where to view the game and watch parties with the Hawthorn family will be listed below.
Local Brewing Co. Taproom - 3 Hilton St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
- $16 jugs of Hawks Lager
- Any Hawks fan who books a table for 4+ gets a free jug of Hawks Lager on arrival
- Commentary will be on with the game on multiple screens, plus a big screen
- Cases of Hawks Lager will be available for purchase at the venue
SA Hawks
Ovingham Hotel, 29 Torrens Rd, Ovingham
WA Hawks
Coventry Pavilion, 243 -253 Walter Road West, Morley, WA, 6064
Sydney Hawks
The Alex, 35 Henderson Road, Alexandria
Broadcast Guide
The 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series will be broadcast live nationally on the Seven Network, Fox Footy, and streamed live on Kayo.
Overseas Streaming
You can stream every match of the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series live with an official Finals Pass from Watch AFL.
We do not have any further Travel Packages available at this stage for the Preliminary Final.
Make match day smooth and stress-free with DiDi.
Getting to and from the game to cheer on the Hawks has never been easier or more affordable with DiDi. Don’t forget to use your DiDi Member code to score a discount on your next ride.
🚊 Train Disruptions
Belgrave and Lilydale lines: Buses replace trains between Blackburn, Belgrave and Lilydale from 8:30pm Friday 18 September to 3am Sunday 20 September
🚆 Regional Train Disruptions
Seymour and Shepparton lines: Coaches replace some evening trains for the entire journey from Friday 18 September to Wednesday 23 September.
🚗 Road disruptions
Blackburn Road citybound entry ramp for the Eastern Freeway closed until 11:59pm, Thursday 24 September.
Make it a Finals game to remember with a pre-match guernsey presentation experience or exclusive on-field access including Player warm-up, Junior Mascot or Guard of Honour Experience!
Purchase your Preliminary Final match day experience here.
