Hawthorn heads to its second home in Tasmania this weekend to host the GWS Giants in Round 3 at UTAS Stadium.

The Saturday night blockbuster marks the Hawks first game at UTAS for the 2025 season and the club’s first night game in Launceston since 2018.

It’s bound to be an exciting match-up with the Hawks sitting 3-0 to start the season, having secured wins over the Swans, Bombers and Blues, while the Giants are also two wins from two games.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the game:

WHO: Hawthorn v GWS Giants
WHAT: Round
WHERE: UTAS Stadium
WHEN: Saturday 29 March
TIME: 7.35pm AEDT
BROADCAST: Fox Footy/Kayo

How to watch

Following along at home? The game will be broadcast on Fox Footy and can be streamed through Kayo.

Don’t have Kayo? Click HERE to check out our Hawks on Demand membership and save on 12 months of Kayo.

Follow @hawthornfc on Instagram, X and Facebook to remain updated on all the behind-the-scenes action on game day.

Last time we met

Hawthorn (82) defeated by GWS Giants (84) in Round 21, 2024.  

The Hawks suffered a two-point loss to the GWS Giants, after they pulled off a comeback with a seven-goal final quarter to seal their victory at Manuka Oval.

Hawthorn forced the Giants into slow, careful ball movement over the first three quarters, where they struggled to find possession deep inside 50, often playing right into the hands of Sam Frost and Blake Hardwick. A result of the Hawks disciplined defensive set-up and relentless pressure.

Hawthorn's outside run was game-breaking, with Josh Weddle (14 disposals, one goal) and Massimo D'Ambrosio (22 disposals, two goals) the architects, while Jai Newcombe (30 disposals, 11 clearances) was in total control at stoppages.

 Nick Watson's impact without the ball was enormous, setting the pressure standard for Hawthorn inside 50, while talls Jack Gunston (four goals) and Mabior Chol (two goals) wreaked havoc on a typically organised Giants defence.

Among the Hawks best were Dylan Moore, D’Ambrosio, Newcome, Weddle and Lloyd Meek.

What's On

Hawthorn’s first home game at UTAS Stadium in 2025! At quarter time there will be a Superhero Dash for Cash, the usual half-time entertainment with footy stars of the future in AFL Auskick taking to the field, and at three-quarter time the KFC FLG Fan challenge, before a Macca’s Kick 2 Kick after the final siren.

Inclusion Project

The Inclusion Project is proudly partnering with the Hawthorn Football Club to assist with making the match-day experience more accessible for those living with hidden disabilities.

Sensory Room

Our Sensory Room hosted by The Inclusion Project is located near Gate 7 at UTAS Stadium. We will be operating a Sensory Room supported by an Occupational Therapist who will be available to assist fans as needed in the space.

Inclusion Project Officers

Look out or our Inclusions Project Officers wearing their sunflower lanyards around the ground including main stadium entrances if you have any questions or require the space.

FOLLOW THE INCLUSION PROJECT FOR MORE DETAILS

100 years of Hawthorn v GWS Giants

• Hawthorn has never lost a home game against GWS, recording five wins and a draw from six home games.

• Hawthorn’s second biggest win was against GWS, 162 points at the two clubs first meeting in 2012.

• In 2019, the year the Giants made the Grand Final, they kicked one second half goal in two games against the Hawks, scoring 1.3 in the second half in Round 8 and 0.3 in Round 21.

• In the last 11 games between the Hawks and Giants, neither team has reached 100 points.

Tickets and Membership

Our Round 3 game against the GWS Giants is a home match for Hawthorn, with tickets for UTAS Stadium available through Ticketmaster.

Reserved seat members

Hawthorn members with a reserved seat at UTAS Stadium can simply scan their physical or digital membership card at the gate and head to their seat.

How to access your digital membership card

Tassie memberships with reserved seats include Tassie Lethal, Tassie Gold, Captain's Club, Hudson Club, Eade Wing and Pritchard Pocket.

General admission members

Tassie General Admission members, along with many melbourne-based Hawthorn memberships, include GA access to our UTAS Stadium games.

General admission gains access to standing areas around the ground and the Railway Workers Hill.

Members can scan their physical or digital membership card at the gate and head to the general admission areas.

After a seat? Use your membership barcode to upgrade to a reserved seat for this match via TicketMaster - https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/2500622785C90BDF

View your membership barcodes here

If you have any further questions, please contact the Membership Team on (03) 9535 3045 or email membership@hawthornfc.com.au

Getting to the game 

University of Tasmania Stadium (UTAS Stadium) is located at 2 Invermay Road in Launceston, Tasmania. The stadium is located within walking distance to Launceston’s CBD.

Walking to the ground

The stadium is located within walking distance to Launceston’s CBD.

By bus

Metro Tasmania bus service 'Northern Turn Up & Go' runs down Invermay Road with stops outside UTAS Stadium.

Routes connect Kings Meadows through the city to Mowbray, Invermay, and Inveresk.

Bus numbers include 110, 115, 116, 117, 770, 771, 772.

Additionally, Launceston's free Tiger Bus Service stops close to the stadium, at Invermay shops and North Inveresk Car Park.

Northern Turn Up & Go maps and timetables

Tiger Bus maps and timetables

Metro Tas journey planner

Car Parking

City of Launceston recommends car parking at the Northern Inveresk Car Park on game days.

This location has 850 car parks and is a short walk from the University of Tasmania Stadium. It is free to park on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, and $4 a day 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.

Limited car parking is also available on Invermay Road for $2.50 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, and free on Sundays and public holidays.

Get directions to the ground (Google Maps link)

City of Launceston car parking and fees