The 2025 AFL season's Round 16 clash sees Hawthorn Hawks face off against North Melbourne Kangaroos on Saturday evening at the UTAS Stadium.
Hawthorn sits fifth on the ladder with a 9-5 record and meets a Kangaroos outfit that have moved out of the bottom-two spots after three wins in their last five matches.
The two sides have played over 184 matches in the last 100 years, with Hawks winning 104, while Kangaroos took 78 and two games ended in a draw.
The Hawks currently hold a six-game winning streak over the Kangaroos. Moreover, in meetings at the UTAS Stadium, Hawthorn has a 7-3 edge in the last 10 head-to-head 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.
Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne free live stream, free-to-air channel
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
- TV Channel: Fox Footy
- Free-to-air: ---
Kayo Sports, and Foxtel are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Saturday's match. The clash will also be available on TV in Australia via Fox Footy.
Fans can stream Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne 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. North Melbourne start time
- Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Start Time: 4:15 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: UTAS Stadium
The AFL Round 16 game between the Hawthorn Hawks and North Melbourne Kangaroos will be played on Saturday, June 28, at the UTAS Stadium in Tasmania.
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, Jun. 28 | 4:15 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Jun. 28 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Jun. 28 | 1:15 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Thursday, June 26
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide vs. Carlton | Adelaide Oval | 7:30 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Friday, June 27
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Livestream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans vs. Bulldogs | SCG | 7:40 p.m. | Channel Seven, Fox/Kayo, Binge |
Saturday, June 28
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast vs. Melbourne Demons | People First Stadium | 1:20 p.m. | Fox/ Kayo |
| Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne | UTAS Stadium | 4:15 p.m. | Fox /Kayo |
| Collingwood vs. West Coast | Marvel Stadium | 7:35 p.m. | Fox/Kayo |
Sunday, June 29
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond vs. Adelaide Crows | MCG | 3:20 p.m. | Seven, Fox/Kayo |
| Fremantle vs. St. Kilda | Optus Stadium | 5:10 p.m. | Seven, Fox Sports 3/Kayo |