Following the release of the 2023 season fixture, we’ve decided to break it down in further detail to see what's in store for the Hawks.

Key points 

  • Following a blockbuster opening clash with Essendon at the MCG on March 19, the Hawks will then host Melbourne (Round 9), Carlton (Round 16) and Collingwood (Round 21) at the 'G
  • For the third consecutive year, Hawthorn will host an ANZAC Round game at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, this time against Adelaide on April 23
  • The Hawks will also host North Melbourne (Round 3), West Coast (Round 10) and Western Bulldogs (Round 22) in Launceston in 2023
  • The fixture will see Hawthorn play 13 of its 23 scheduled home and away games in Melbourne
  • Hawthorn will play its inaugural Gather Round (Round 5) match against GWS
  • First four: Essendon (H), Sydney (A), North Melbourne (H), Geelong (A)
  • Last three: Western Bulldogs (H), Melbourne (A), Fremantle (H)
  • Play twice: Western Bulldogs, Fremantle, Melbourne, St Kilda, North Melbourne, GWS
  • 10 interstate trips including Tasmania (four games), Adelaide (two games), Perth, Sydney (two games) and Queensland
  • Bye in Round 14

By venue (Rd 1-24)

  • Nine games at the MCG (including six home games)
  • Four games at University of Tasmania Stadium (all home games)
  • Four games at Marvel Stadium (including one home game)
  • One game at SCG
  • One game at Metricon Stadium
  • One game at Optus Stadium
  • One game at Adelaide Oval
  • One game at Giants Stadium
  • One game at Norwood Oval

By day (Rd 1-15)

  • Seven games on Saturday
  • Six games on Sunday
  • One game on Monday

By time slot (Rd 1-15)

  • Six games on Saturday afternoon
  • One game on Saturday night
  • Six games on Sunday afternoon
  • One game on Monday afternoon

*note: only Rounds 1 to 15 of the fixture have been released in full, with dates and times for Round 16 to 24 yet to be released

HAWTHORN’S 2023 FIXTURE

ROUND 1

Sunday, 19 March

Hawthorn vs Essendon, MCG, 3.20PM

ROUND 2

Sunday, 26 March

Sydney vs Hawthorn, SCG, 1.10PM

ROUND 3

Saturday, 1 April

Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, UTAS Stadium, 1.45PM  

ROUND 4

Monday, 10 April

Geelong vs Hawthorn, MCG, 3.20PM

ROUND 5

Sunday, 16 April

GWS vs Hawthorn, Norwood Oval, 3.20PM

ROUND 6

Sunday, 23 April

Hawthorn vs Adelaide, UTAS Stadium, 1.10pm

ROUND 7

Saturday, 29 April 

Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn, Marvel Stadium, 4.35pm

ROUND 8

Saturday, 6 May

Fremantle vs Hawthorn, Optus Stadium, 7.30pm

ROUND 9

Saturday, 13 May 

Hawthorn vs Melbourne, MCG, 4.35pm

ROUND 10

Sunday, 21 May

Hawthorn vs West Coast, UTAS Stadium, 1.10pm

ROUND 11

Saturday, 27 May

St Kilda vs Hawthorn, Marvel Stadium, 1.45pm

ROUND 12

Saturday, 3 June

Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn, Adelaide Oval, 1.45pm

ROUND 13

Saturday, 10 June 

Hawthorn vs Brisbane, MCG, 1.45pm

ROUND 14

BYE

ROUND 15

Sunday, 25 June 

Gold Coast vs Hawthorn, Metricon Stadium, 4.40pm

REMAINING ROUNDS: DATES AND TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

ROUND 16

Hawthorn vs Carlton, MCG (TBC)

ROUND 17

GWS vs Hawthorn, GIANTS Stadium (TBC)

ROUND 18

North Melbourne vs Hawthorn, Marvel Stadium (TBC)

ROUND 19

Richmond vs Hawthorn, MCG (TBC)

ROUND 20

Hawthorn vs St Kilda, Marvel Stadium (TBC)

ROUND 21

Hawthorn vs Collingwood, MCG (TBC)

ROUND 22

Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs, UTAS (TBC)

ROUND 23

Melbourne vs Hawthorn, MCG (TBC)

ROUND 24

Hawthorn vs Fremantle, MCG (TBC)