The Adelaide Crows are set to play host to the Hawthorn Hawks in Round 21 of the 2025 Australian Football League season at Adelaide Oval on Friday.
It’s been a strong campaign for the Crows, who have racked up 14 wins and only five losses. They currently sit second on the ladder thanks to a five-game winning streak, boasting the league’s second-best attack and defence. Interestingly, their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Hawks in Round 14.
Hawthorn enter the clash in fifth place on the ladder, having posted 13 wins and six losses so far. A dip in form midway through the season saw them stumble, but they quickly bounced back with four straight victories. Despite a setback against Fremantle in Round 18, the Hawks have responded with back-to-back wins and look firmly on track for a spot in the Finals Series.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Adelaide vs. Hawthorn free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo, 7plus and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy and Channel 7.
Fans can stream Adelaide vs. Hawthorn on Kayo which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers so you can essentially watch this game and others this week for free. The match will also be streamed on the AFL website.
Adelaide vs. Hawthorn start time
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
- Start Time: 7:40 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
The AFL Round 21 game between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks will be played on Friday, August 1 at 7:40 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, South Australia.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, August 1 | 7:40 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, August 1 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, August 1 | 5:40 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 31
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants | Marvel Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, August 1
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Crows vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Adelaide Oval | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 2
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne vs. West Coast Eagles | Marvel Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Richmond | People First Stadium | 4:10 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Sydney Swans vs. Essendon | SCG | 4:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions | MCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 3
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilda vs. North Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 2:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Geelong Cats vs. Port Adelaide | GMHBA Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. Carlton | Optus Stadium | 5:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |