Hawthorn returns to its home-away-from-home this weekend to take on the Crows, with the Round 14 clash marking the first ever Friday night game at UTAS Stadium.
The brown and gold returned to the winners list last week with a strong performance against the Western Bulldogs, while the Crows managed a five-point victory over the reigning premiers.
It’s bound to be an exciting match-up ahead of the mid-season bye for both sides, with Hawthorn sitting 8-5 for the year so far while the Crows are 9-4.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the game:
WHO: Hawthorn v Adelaide Crows
WHAT: Round 14
WHERE: UTAS Stadium
WHEN: Friday 13 June
TIME: 7.40pm AEST
BROADCAST: Channel 7 and Fox Footy/Kayo
How to watch
Following along at home? The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and on Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.
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Last time we met
Hawthorn (124) defeated by Adelaide Crows (58) in Round 20, 2024.
Hawthorn’s charge towards its first finals berth in six years continued to gather steam after an emphatic 66-point win over the Crows at Adelaide Oval.
The Hawks piled on 13 unanswered goals from early in the second term to record an ominous thumping, keeping the Crows goalless for almost all of the entire second half, until the home side kicked two consolation goals in the last 90 seconds of the match.
Smooth-moving midfielder Will Day (20 disposals, one goal) was prolific, excelling from the opening whistle alongside the superb Connor Macdonald (28 disposals, two goals).
Jarman Impey and Karl Amon delivered plenty of drive and quality foot skills off half-back, while Jai Newcombe provided grunt.
Skipper James Sicily celebrated his 150th game with two goals, while Mabior Chol (two goals, seven marks) grew better as the match went on, the pair among 11 individual goalkickers for Hawthorn.
What's On
Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek will play his 50th game in the brown and gold when the Hawks take to the field of UTAS Stadium on Friday night.
The Round 14 clash serves as Hawthorn’s Centenary Match celebrations at its second home in Tasmania, which has been a big part of the brown and gold history. There will be an on-ground Centenary Celebration during the pre-game.
At quarter time there will be a Superhero Dash for Cash, the usual half-time entertainment with footy stars of the future in AFL Auskick taking to the field, and at three-quarter time the KFC FLG Fan challenge, before a Macca’s Kick 2 Kick after the final siren.
Inclusion Project
The Inclusion Project is proudly partnering with the Hawthorn Football Club to assist with making the match-day experience more accessible for those living with hidden disabilities.
Sensory Room
Our Sensory Room hosted by The Inclusion Project is located near Gate 7 at UTAS Stadium. We will be operating a Sensory Room supported by an Occupational Therapist who will be available to assist fans as needed in the space.
Inclusion Project Officers
Look out for our Inclusions Project Officers wearing their sunflower lanyards around the ground including main stadium entrances if you have any questions or require the space.
FOLLOW THE INCLUSION PROJECT FOR MORE DETAILS
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair access points at University of Tasmania Stadium include:
- Western Stand, enter via elevator Western Stand North
- Carlton Draught Stand, enter via elevator in the CD Stand
- Ground Level in front of the Western Stand
100 years of Hawthorn v Adelaide Crows
- This will be the 50th meeting between Hawthorn and Adelaide (Hawks lead head-to-head 27-22).
- Hawthorn’s first game in Launceston was against Adelaide in Round 6 2001.
- The last two games between Hawthorn and Adelaide at University of Tasmania Stadium were both decided by three points.
- Hawthorn has won its last seven games at University of Tasmania Stadium (since losing to Adelaide there in 2023).
- Hawthorn won seven consecutive games against Adelaide from 2012-16.
Tickets and Membership
Our Round 14 game against the Adelaide Crows is a home match for Hawthorn, with tickets for UTAS Stadium available through Ticketmaster.
Reserved seat members
Hawthorn members with a reserved seat at UTAS Stadium can simply scan their physical or digital membership card at the gate and head to their seat.
How to access your digital membership card
Tassie memberships with reserved seats include Tassie Lethal, Tassie Gold, Captain's Club, Hudson Club, Eade Wing and Pritchard Pocket.
General admission members
Tassie General Admission members, along with many Melbourne-based Hawthorn memberships, include GA access to our UTAS Stadium games.
General admission gains access to standing areas around the ground and the Railway Workers Hill.
Members can scan their physical or digital membership card at the gate and head to the general admission areas.
After a seat? Use your membership barcode to upgrade to a reserved seat for this match via TicketMaster.
View your membership barcodes here
If you have any further questions, please contact the Membership Team on (03) 9535 3045 or email membership@hawthornfc.com.au
Getting to the game
University of Tasmania Stadium (UTAS Stadium) is located at 2 Invermay Road in Launceston, Tasmania. The stadium is located within walking distance to Launceston’s CBD.
Walking to the ground
The stadium is located within walking distance to Launceston’s CBD.
By bus
Metro Tasmania bus service 'Northern Turn Up & Go' runs down Invermay Road with stops outside UTAS Stadium.
Routes connect Kings Meadows through the city to Mowbray, Invermay, and Inveresk.
Bus numbers include 110, 115, 116, 117, 770, 771, 772.
Additionally, Launceston's free Tiger Bus Service stops close to the stadium, at Invermay shops and North Inveresk Car Park.
Northern Turn Up & Go maps and timetables
Car Parking
City of Launceston recommends car parking at the Northern Inveresk Car Park on game days.
This location has 850 car parks and is a short walk from the University of Tasmania Stadium. It is free to park on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, and $4 a day 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Limited car parking is also available on Invermay Road for $2.50 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, and free on Sundays and public holidays.
