Australian Football League leaders Collingwood are set to take on the Hawthorn Hawks in Round 12 of the 2025 AFL home-and-away season as the Magpies look to extend their lead atop the ladder.
Collingwood's 104-52 loss against the GWS Giants gave the impression that they would have a difficult season. The Opening Round encounter, however, did not portend the outcome of their season so far. Six consecutive victories put the Magpies at the top of the standings.
In Round 8, the Geelong Cats gave Collingwood their second defeat of the year. The Magpies then won three more games going into Round 12, putting them two points ahead of the Brisbane Lions on the ladder.
Additionally, the Hawks started their 2025 home-and-away campaign with four consecutive victories, putting them at the top of the AFL standings. They appeared to falter after losing back-to-back games in the middle of April, but they recovered well and went on a winning streak of three games.
However, their last two games have seen them suffer a drop in form as they have suffered losses against the Gold Coast SUNS and the Brisbane Lions.
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.
Collingwood vs. Hawthorn free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, 7plus
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: Channel 7
Kayo are providing both live and catch-up coverage of the match. The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Collingwood 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.
Collingwood vs. Hawthorn start time
- Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
- Start Time: 7:40 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
The AFL Round 12 game between Collingwood vs. Hawthorn will be played on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Friday, May 30 | 7:40 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, May 30 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, May 30 | 5:40 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, May 29
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon | Gabba | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, May 30
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood vs. Hawthorn Hawks | MCG | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, May 31
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Fremantle | People First Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| GWS Giants vs. Richmond | ENGIE Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Sydney Swans vs. Adelaide Crows | SCG | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, June 1
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne vs. St. Kilda | TIO Traeger Park | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Geelong Cats | Optus Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |