Match information
Round 7Hawthorn v Sydney
Saturday 11 May
MCG, 7.40pm
Public and AFL member gates open: 5.30pm
TV: Seven and Fox Footy. View the AFL broadcast guide
Cheersquad: Southern Stand end
Ticketing information for members
Reserved seat holders
The Round 7 match against Sydney is a home game for the Hawks. All Hawthorn reserved seat holders (except Tasmanian members) have guaranteed entry to the MCG.
General Admission members
Members with general admission access are not guaranteed entry to the MCG. We strongly advise that members guarantee their entry through one of the following options:
Upgrade to a Hawthorn Silver Membership on 13000 HAWKS (1300 042 957)
Upgrade to a daily reserved seat through Ticketek
Purchasing membership on match-day
Hawks fans can purchase membership on match day and receive entry to the MCG. Marquees are located at gates 3 and 5 from 5.30pm.
Purchasing membership prior to match-day – avoid the queues!
Supporters looking to purchase membership to gain entry to the MCG for this match must be aware that cards will not be mailed for memberships purchased after Monday 6 May.
Members purchasing after this date will have their membership card available for collection at Gate 5 on match-day. Members collecting membership cards are strongly advised to arrive early to avoid last-minute queues.
The Club will not be able to issue entry tickets to members who forget to bring their membership card to the MCG.
Member Guest passes
Lindsay Hassett Room, Medallist Bar and Betty Cuthbert Lounge
Guest passes are available from the Home Team Office at Gate 3b on match day at a cost of $15 for the Lindsay Hassett Room/Medallist Bar and $10 for the Betty Cuthbert Lounge (does not include ground admission), subject to availability
Family Bay
Members please be aware the Family Bay located in M1 is now an alcohol-free Silver reserved seating area – perfect for families to enjoy watching the mighty Hawks.
Reserve your seat today. Call 13000 HAWKS (1300 042 957) for availability.
Ticketing information for general public
Daily Tickets
Daily reserved seat tickets are now on sale through Ticketek:
General Admission areas at the MCG
Southern Stand
Q1 to Q15 ½
Ponsford Stand
Q29 to Q36
Olympic Stand
Q49 to Q50 (back of bays)
Q51 to Q57
General admission areas are subject to change.
Match coverage
If you can't attend the match, hawthornfc.com.au will be covering the game on twitter through in-match updates, stats, analysis and fan engagement.
For behind-the-scenes photos, follow the Club's official Instagram account (search for "hawthornfc") to see the scene in the rooms as the boys warm up for the big game.
HawksTV will have a full wrap of the game post-match with Alastair Clarkson's post-match press conference on demand, a match summary and all the best highlights.
Match-day charity – The Salvation Army
For over 130 years, the Salvation Army have provided services and programs across diverse areas such as homelessness, family crisis, emergency relief, addiction and domestic violence.
The Salvos assist over one million Australians in crisis each year and need the public’s support to raise $79 million dollars so they can continue this fantastic work.
You can help the Salvos by donating to the Red Shield Appeal – visit salvationarmy.org.au or phone 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) to pledge a donation.
HawksNest Merchandise
Between Gates 4 and 5 outside the MCG, the HawksNest outlet is bigger than ever before allowing for a greater range of merchandise for fans. This is the only merchandise outlet at the MCG where 100% of profits remain with the Club. Members receive 10% discount on presentation of their 2013 membership card. For pre-orders, contact HawksNest on 03 9535 3011.Visit HawksNest online.
Sponsor information
Ultimate iiNet Game Day Upgrade
Win the Ultimate iiNet Game Day Upgrade for this Sunday’s game. Submit your Best Ever Hawthorn Experience photo to WIN! Find out more and enter now
Dark MofoBIRDS OF FIRE! Win a Tassie trip for two when Dark Mofo takes over the MCG on May 11 as the Hawks take on the Swans. See www.darkmofo.net.au/birds-of-fire for competition details and conditions.
