Hawthorn’s AFLW pre-season match ups have been revealed, in what will be the final preparations for the 2026 season.

In an expanded pre-season fixture, the Hawks will play three match simulations and one official practice match across July and early August.

The Hawks’ first hitout will be at the Kennedy Community Centre, hosting the Western Bulldogs in a match simulation on Saturday July 11 from 10am.

They’ll then head down the road to Moorabbin on Saturday 18 July, to face St Kilda at RSEA Park from 3pm.

In the club’s official practice match, the Hawks will take to the big stage of the SCG in a tussle with the Sydney Swans on Friday 24 July from 2pm.

Before returning to KCC on Sunday 2 August from 1pm to host Richmond in one final hit out before the season begins.

Hawthorn’s season officially kicks off on Thursday 13 August as the Hawks host the Melbourne Demons at IKON Park from 7.15pm.

Hawthorn’s 2026 Pre-Season Fixture

Match Simulation
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs 
Saturday 11 July, 10am
Kennedy Community Centre

Match Simulation
St Kilda v Hawthorn
Saturday 18 July, 3pm 
Kennedy Community Centre 

Practice Match
Sydney Swans v Hawthorn
Friday 24 July, 2pm 
SCG 

Match Simulation
Hawthorn v Richmond 
Sunday 2 August, 1pm
Kennedy Community Centre