The Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton are set to face off on Thursday in Round 20 of the 2025 AFL season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne.
The Hawks are currently placed fifth on the ladder heading into the clash against Carlton. After a slight drop in form, Hawthorn got on a four-game winning streak before losing to Fremantle in Round 18, before returning to winning ways last weekend. They have taken 12 wins and six defeats so far and look set to reach the Final Series.
Carlton have suffered a very slow season as they have taken seven wins so far alongside their 11 losses. Placed 12th on AFL ladder heading into Round 20, Carlton just broke their four-game losing run against Melbourne last weekend. They will be hopeful to continue on their way; however, coming up against the Hawks, they could be staring down the barrel yet again.
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.
Hawks vs. Carlton 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 Hawks vs. Carlton 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.
Hawks vs. Carlton start time
- Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG, Melbourne
The AFL Round 20 game between the Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton will be played on Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. AEST.
It will be played at the MCG in Melbourne, Victoria.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, July 24 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, July 24 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, July 24 | 5:30 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, July 24
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Hawks vs. Carlton | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, July 25
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon vs. Western Bulldogs | Marvel Stadium | 7:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
| GWS Giants vs. Sydney Swans | ENGIE Stadium | 7:50 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
Saturday, July 26
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast SUNS vs. Brisbane Lions | People First Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. West Coast Eagles | Optus Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| North Melbourne vs. Geelong Cats | Marvel Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Adelaide Crows vs. Port Adelaide | Adelaide Oval | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, July 27
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. Collingwood | MCG | 2:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| St Kilda vs. Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |