The Hawks head to Adelaide Oval this Friday night to take on the Crows, setting the stage for what’s sure to be an exciting Semi Final.

Hawthorn secured a stunning victory over the GWS Giants in an Elimination Final, while the Adelaide Crows suffered a Qualifying Final loss to Collingwood.

Adding to the occasion will be the face that Hawthorn defender Blake Hardwick is set to line up for his 100th consecutive game.

The Hawks and the Crows have met twice this season, with the scorecard reading one all, making for a thrilling do-or-die decider that will determine the end of one’s season.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:

WHO: Adelaide Crows v Hawthorn
WHAT: Semi Final
WHERE: Adelaide Oval
WHEN: Friday 12 September
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.

Don’t have Kayo? Click HERE to check out our Hawks on Demand membership and save on 12 months of Kayo.

Follow @hawthornfc on Instagram, X and Facebook to remain updated on all the behind-the-scenes action on game day.

Last time we met

Adelaide Crows (101) defeated Hawthorn (87) in Round 21, 2025.

The Round 21 match-up between the two sides was a game full of momentum swings, with the first five goals going the way of the Hawks, the next eight to the Crows and then five back Hawthorn’s way.

The starting point of it all was star midfielder Will Day, who in the opening quarter alone, recorded nine disposals and six clearances to help Hawthorn control stoppage and propel them into attack, he finished with 19 disposals and a goal.  

Despite the quartet of tall forwards in Jack Gunston, Mitch Lewis, Calsher Dear, and Mabior Chol seeming intimidating to contain, it was the work of smaller forwards and midfielders like Dylan Moore, Jack Ginnivan and Massimo D'Ambrosio that set things up in attack.

Gunston finished with four majors and seven score involvements, while Ginnivan kicked two goals with six score involvements, while seven other Hawks managed individual goals.

D’Ambrosio had a game-high 25 disposals, closely followed by Karl Amon (23), Jarman Impey and Josh Battle (22 each).  

Tickets and Membership

Tickets for the Toyota AFL Finals Series match, Adelaide Crows v Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval are now exhausted. Should further tickets become available, they will be released via Ticketek on a date to be confirmed.

Getting to the game 

Adelaide Oval is situated right in the heart of the city, framed by the River Torrens and surrounding precinct. Whether you’re travelling by car, bus, train or tram, Adelaide Oval’s close proximity to the CBD makes it easily accessible.

For more information on how to get to Adelaide Oval, CLICK HERE.

Hawk Walk

Join the brown and gold family in a HAWK WALK to Adelaide Oval before the game this Friday night. Meeting at 5.30pm at the Rotunda in Elder Park.