Adelaide and Hawthorn collide in a sudden-death AFL semi-final at Adelaide Oval on Friday night, with the minor premiers desperate to bounce back from their humbling loss to Collingwood.
The Crows have been the benchmark all season, but now face the very real threat of a straight-sets exit, and much will hinge on whether their midfield can reassert dominance and supply their forwards with the chances they squandered last week. Home-ground advantage is on their side, but the pressure is immense.
Hawthorn, on the other hand, arrive with confidence sky-high after toppling GWS in their elimination final. Sam Mitchell’s young group thrives on a fast, attacking style and has shown resilience under pressure, though questions remain about whether their midfield can match it with Adelaide’s contested ball winners.
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, September 12, 2025
- Start Time: 7:40 p.m. AEST
- Venue & Location: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
The AFL Finals Series game between Adelaide and Hawthorn will be played on Friday, September 12, 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, September 12 | 7:40 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Friday, September 12 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Friday, September 12 | 5:40 p.m. |
AFL 2025 fixture schedule this week
Friday, September 12
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide vs. Hawthorn Hawks | Adelaide Oval | 7:40 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo |
Saturday, September 13
| Fixture | Venue | Time (AEST) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS | The Gabba | 7:35 p.m. | Channel 7, Fox/Kayo |