The Hawthorn Hawks and Collingwood are set to face off in Round 22 of the 2025 Australian Football League season at the MCG on Thursday.
Hawthorn enter the clash in sixth place on the ladder, having posted 13 wins and seven losses so far. A dip in form midway through the season saw them stumble, but they quickly bounced back with four straight victories. In the last four games, the Hawks have taken two wins and two losses heading into Round 22.
Collingwood had been in fine form since the start of the season as they took 14 wins and suffered just two losses in the first 16 games of the home-and-away season.
The high-flying Magpies, who held top spot on the ladder for 12 rounds, have slipped up in recent weeks as they have suffered three losses in the last four games, with their only win in that period coming against a struggling Richmond.
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.
Hawthorn vs. Collingwood free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy, 7plus
- 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 Hawthorn vs. Collingwood 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.
Hawthorn vs. Collingwood start time
- Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: MCG, Melbourne
The AFL Round 22 game between the Hawthorn Hawks and Collingwood will be played on Thursday, August 7 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, August 7 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Thursday, August 7 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, August 7 | 5:30 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, August 7
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Hawks vs. Collingwood | MCG | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, August 8
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Cats vs. Essendon | GMHBA Stadium | 7:40 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, August 9
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. St Kilda | MCG | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Brisbane Lions vs. Sydney Swans | Gabba | 4:15 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Carlton vs. Gold Coast SUNS | Marvel Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle | Adelaide Oval | 8:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, August 10
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWS Giants vs. North Melbourne | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka | 1:40 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
| Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs | MCG | 3:15 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| West Coast Eagles vs. Adelaide Crows | Optus Stadium | 5:10 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |