Hawthorn will face the Western Bulldogs at Mission Whitten Oval on Friday 27 February to ramp up its preparations for the 2026 season.
With the first bounce scheduled for 7.10pm, Hawks fans will get an early taste of brown and gold football in the new year.
The AAMI Community Series matches will take on the following format:
- 4 quarters of 20 mins plus time on (as per AFL Premiership Season).
- Squad of 30 players; 18 on field, eight interchange and four emergencies. Minimum of four players on the Interchange Bench during the match at any time.
- No Interchange Cap.
- Full panel of umpires appointed by the AFL.
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The match will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo and ticketed for fans to attend, with free general admission* for competing club and AFL members and kids.
Tickets for the AAMI Community Series will go on sale in February, with further information to be communicated in January.
Hawthorn will also participate in a match simulation training session on a date to be confirmed prior to the AAMI Community Series matches.
The club will communicate the confirmed match simulation training session details in due course.
AAMI COMMUNITY SERIES
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Mission Whitten Oval
Friday 27 February, 7.10pm AEDT
*Free general admission access for competing club and AFL members and kids is subject to capacity
