As part of its 100-year celebrations, Hawthorn will host Richmond in a Sunday afternoon clash at the MCG in Round 8.
The historic occasion will see the Hawks commemorate 100 years of existence in the VFL/AFL by coming up against the opponent they first played against in their inaugural VFL match in 1925, to be broadcast LIVE on Channel 7 and Fox Footy.
As previously revealed, Hawthorn will proudly wear its 100-year commemorative logo all year round on the famous brown and gold guernsey, marking a special season ahead for the brown and gold faithful.
The announcement of the centenary match is the first of several exciting initiatives and activities surrounding the club’s special anniversary to be unveiled at a later date.
Members, past players & officials and fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more details throughout the year.
Hawthorn Chief Executive Officer Ash Klein was excited to celebrate the club’s centenary match with the entire brown and gold faithful.
“Our entire club is thrilled to be celebrating our historic centenary match at the home of footy, where we have made so many memories over the years,” Klein said.
“Adding to the special occasion will be playing against the opponent who we started our VFL/AFL journey against in 1925, as well as proudly donning our 100-year commemorative logo on a special guernseys for the match.
“We can’t wait to see the whole Hawthorn family packing out the stands to celebrate our 100 years of existence in the VFL/AFL, with more details around the exciting match to be provided in due course.”
“Of course, the best way to be a part of the action is to become a Hawthorn member, with plenty of great options available for season 2025.”
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Hawthorn's full 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season fixture is expected to be revealed Thursday afternoon.
ROUND 8 (CENTENARY MATCH)
Hawthorn v Richmond
Sunday 4 May
MCG, 3.20pm AEST
Broadcast: Channel 7 and Fox Footy
