Hawthorn returns to Kinetic Stadium in its first home game of the 2025 season to host the Blues in Round 2.
In prime time footy under lights, Hawthorn will take on Carlton, with both sides coming off the back of Round 1 wins.
Hawthorn has announced a debutant for the second time in as many weeks, with Grace Baba set to don the brown and gold officially for the first time.
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Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Hawthorn v Carlton
WHAT: Round 2
WHEN: Saturday 23 August
TIME: 7.15pm AEST
WHERE: Kinetic Stadium
BROADCAST: Channel 7, Fox Footy/Kayo
RADIO: 3WBC
How to watch
For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Channel Seven, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.
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Last time we met
Hawthorn (66) defeated Carlton (38) in Week 1, 2024.
Hawthorn kicked off their 2024 season in style, securing a 38-point victory over the Blues at Kinetic Stadium.
Irish duo Aileen Gilroy (16 disposals, two goals) and Áine McDonagh (12 disposals, two goals) were dangerous in attack all day for Hawthorn, while recruit Eliza West (28 disposals, 10 tackles) proved why she is so respected by her teammates. And fellow recruit Casey Sherrif also kicked two goals for the Hawks.
The Hawks were relentless in their pressure, winning the tackle count 72-59 and would efficiently transition to attack once the ball was won.
What's On
There's plenty happening for the Hawks first home game of the season. To start proceedings, there'll be an on-ground Welcome to Country with food trucks, seating on the hill, and DJ Casey Sherriff's tunes on the pre-game playlist. To get you into the Hawthorn spirit, there'll be a merch stand for all your apparel needs, as well as a face painter both located in the function centre.
There'll be a KFC food drop and Nature Valley kicking competition at three-quarter time, as well as Nature Valley bar giveaways post-match.
An Inclusion Project sensory space will be located in the FFC Hall of Fame room near gate one for anyone who may need it.
Membership
AFLW Members will be able to access Hawthorn home and away games by scanning their digital membership card at the gate for general admission access. For more information on how to access your digital membership card, please click here.
AFLW membership packages for Hawks fans can be found here.
Ticketing
This game is a Mobile-Only Ticketing event. For the best experience, we recommend you download, login and add tickets to your mobile wallet via the Ticketmaster App before you get to the venue. Screenshots of tickets will not work at the venue, so please ensure you transfer any additional tickets prior to arrival.
How do I transfer tickets? Head to Ticketmaster Help.
Getting to the game
By Car
From the Melbourne CBD, the quickest route to Skybus Stadium is via the M1 and M3 taking approximately 1 hour. External car parking is available.
Public Transport
Skybus Stadium can be accessed via train on the Frankston Line. Skybus Stadium is approximately a 10-minute walk from Frankston Station.
Train Disruptions
There are no trains running on the Frankston line from Caulfield to Frankston, replacement buses are running as an alternative.
