Hawthorn and Essendon haven’t met in AFLW since 2023, with the clubs set to face off at Windy Hill for the first time since the club’s AFL sides last met there in 1986.
Hawthorn has won four of its last five games to sit third on the league ladder at 8-2 for the season, while the Bombers are 14th with three wins and seven losses to date.
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Here's all you need to know ahead of the first bounce:
WHO: Essendon v Hawthorn
WHAT: Round 11
WHEN: Saturday 25 October
TIME: 3.05pm AEDT
WHERE: Windy Hill
BROADCAST: Fox Footy/Kayo
How to watch
For those wanting to follow along at home, the game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.
Follow @hawthornaflw on Facebook, X, and Instagram for behind-the-scenes access and all the best highlights, photos, stats and stories throughout the game.
Last time we met
Hawthorn (30) defeated by Essendon (49) in Round 1, 2023.
Essendon proved too good for the Hawks in the season opener of 2023, emerging victorious by 19 points at Kinetic Stadium.
The Hawks were able to break the game open in patches, but Essendon came out on top.
Emily Bates was impressive in her first game for the Hawks, collecting 18 disposals and laying 15 tackles.
Áine McDonagh, Bridie Hipwell and Aileen Gilroy all booted a major each, while Tamara Luke was dominant in the ruck contest with 42 hitouts.
— Hawthorn FC AFLW (@hawthornaflw) October 21, 2025
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
There are numerous ways to access Windy Hill.
For those driving, there is some limited parking available on all of Brewster St, Napier St and Raleigh St. We recommend arriving early to ensure you don't miss out on a carpark close by.
For those utilising public transport, there are train and tram options available.
PTV - Train
On the Craigeburn train line, both Essendon Station (550m) and Glenbervie Station (450m) are within walking distance of Windy Hill.
PTV - Tram
The 59 Airport West - Flinders Street Station & City tram will take you to the following stops, both of which are a short walk from Windy Hill:
