Hawthorn will face arch rivals Geelong in what is set to be a scintillating Preliminary Final on Friday night at the MCG, with the match commencing at 7.40pm AEST.
Friday night's blockbuster will mark the first final between the Hawks and the Cats since the 2016 Qualifying Final.
Ticketing information, including on-sale dates and times, for the Preliminary Final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series will be confirmed following the completion of the Second Semi Final.
Click here to visit Hawthorn's Finals Hub for everything you need to know.
The Preliminary Final will be broadcast live nationally on the Seven Network and Fox Footy and streamed live on Kayo.
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