The Hawks return to the MCG to meet the Pies in their second encounter for season 2025.
Both sides are coming off losses, with the Hawks just falling short to the Crows and Collingwood being bested by Brisbane.
Hawthorn sits 12-7 and seventh place on the ladder, while the Pies are second with a 15-5 record.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Hawthorn v Collingwood
WHAT: Round 22
WHERE: MCG
WHEN: Thursday 7 August
TIME: 7.30pm AEST
BROADCAST: Channel 7 and Fox Footy/Kayo
How to watch
Following along at home? The game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 on Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.
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Last time we met
Hawthorn (56) defeated by Collingwood (107) in Round 12, 2025.
Collingwood got the better of the Hawks in a Friday night clash at the MCG back in Round 12, with the Hawks going down by 51 points.
Ginnivan delivered against his old side with three goals and recorded an equal career-high 31 disposals, but didn't have enough teammates going with him in the second half.
Tom Barrass took a few strong intercept and contested marks in defence, but for the most part, Collingwood was able to find too many targets forward of centre.
Sam Mitchell swapped James Sicily and Blake Hardwick at half-time, sending the skipper into attack and the hard-nosed latter to man Jamie Elliott, but the skilful Pie promptly booted a fifth to open the third.
Ginnivan, Barrass, Conor Nash, Josh Weddle and Karn Amon were among the Hawks best.
What’s On
In a Thursday night home game, it’s past players galore with Brian Lake returning to the MCG as match day MC, and Josh Gibson in charge of the Centennial Kick Off.
As per every Hawk’s home game, fans can enjoy the Superhero Dash for Cash at quarter time, and at three-quarter time the KFC FLG Fan challenge. Half time sees an AFLW takeover ahead of the 2025 season commencing next weekend, with your chance to win a trip to Cairns. While post-match, there’ll be a Borderlands 4 activation.
MCG 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.
We will be operating a Sensory Room supported by an Occupational Therapist who will be available to assist fans as needed in the space.
We will also have our Inclusion Project Officers at main entrances to assist if you require during the match.
If you have any questions or assistance head to Gate 3 and look for our Inclusion Project Officers.
MCG Inclusion spaces
- Changing Places bathroom (Level 1, Gate 3 - Olympic Stand)
- Parent Rooms (Level 1)
- All Gender Bathroom (Level B1, Gate 1 - Ponsford Stand)
- 'G Train Mobility Buggy Service
- Sensory Room (Located within the Australian Sports Museum, Gate 3)
- Multi Faith Prayer Room (Level B1, behind M13)
Tickets and Membership
Tickets for this match have now sold out. Should any tickets become available, Ticketek is the ticketing agent for this match.
Member Access
Reserved seat members have guaranteed entry. Scan your digital or physical cards as normal and sit in your allocated reserved seat.
Ponsford and Dunstall Club Members
Redeem your reserved seat ticket for no charge via Ticketek.
General Admission Members
Hawthorn General Admission members can upgrade to a reserved seat for a reduced price.
Alternatively, members can access a $0 standing-room ticket via Ticketek.
To unlock tickets and rates available through your membership, head to the game's Ticketek page and first make a selection from the 'Date' drop-down. Enter your membership barcode in the provided text field and select 'Unlock Tickets', see example here.
Getting to the game
Please plan ahead and arrive as early as possible. Enhanced security measures will be in place at the MCG, which may increase wait times. We recommend members and fans arrive early to avoid long queues and ensure access ahead of the first bounce.
Also a reminder to be mindful of what is in your bag, ensure bags are small and items carried meet the conditions of entry https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/visitor-information/conditions-of-entry
Road Disruptions
Flinders Street (eastbound) is closed between Elizabeth and Swanston streets.
The West Gate Freeway outbound is reduced to three lanes until mid-August.
The citybound exit from the Princes Freeway to Clyde Road, Berwick is closed until mid-November.
There are plenty of public transport options to get to the MCG.
By train
There are two train stations close to the MCG - Jolimont and Richmond.
Jolimont Station is north of the ground and offers a five-minute stroll through Yarra Park to the gates to the ground.
Richmond Station is on the south-eastern side of the MCG. It's a slightly longer walk to the ground, past the Punt Road Oval to the Shane Warne Stand side.
Train Disruptions
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines – Buses replace trains between Westall, Berwick or Cranbourne stations from Monday 4 August until 8:30pm Friday 8 August.
Werribee Line –Buses replace trains between Newport and Werribee stations from 8:30 pm until the last train each night from Sunday 3 August until Thursday 7 August.
Gippsland Line – Coaches replace trains on sections of the line until mid-August.
By tram
Three tram routes provide access to the MCG.
The No. 70 tram (Docklands/City-Wattle Park) is the closest tram stop to the ground, travelling from Flinders Street and detouring via Melbourne Park. The tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.
Stopping on Wellington Road just north of the MCG, the No. 75 tram (City-Vermont South) travels from Flinders St, and the No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels from Collins Street, both connecting the city and eastern suburbs.
