Game Day Guide: Get Ready Hawks Fans, Footy is Back
Footy is BACK, Hawks Fans!
The Box Hill Hawks kick off their 2026 VFL season Friday 20th March, where they take on the Sydeny Swans in Round 1 at the brand new Kennedy Community Centre.
With a new season comes a fresh opportunity for the Hawks to make an early statement, and there is no better way to start the year than a strong home crowd behind us.
BOX HILL HAWKS VS SYDNEY SWANS
📅 Friday 20th March
📍Kennedy Community Centre, Dingley Village
🚪Gates Open: 11:00AM
🏉First Bounce: 12:35PM
🎟️ ENTRY
Tickets and Car Parking Passes are now live and can be purhased online HERE.
Ticket Prices
Adults tickets: $10
Concession: $5
Kids under 15 FREE
Member Access
Hawthorn and Box Hill Members can show their physical membership card at the gate for entry.
Sydney Swans members can show their membership card for half price entry.
Please note, tickets on the day can be purchased at the gate through a QR code, however we highly encourage you to purchase tickets online before hand.
🚙 PARKING
On-site parking will be available at Kennedy Community Centre for $5, which we encourage purchasing online pre-game HERE when purchasing your ticket.
FOOD AND DRINK
🍴 Food trucks and our canteen will be open all day – grab a bite to eat and fuel up for a massive day!
Patrons are permitted to bring their own food and drink.
🏟️ GROUND ACCESS
As always, spectators will be able to access the playing surface before the first bounce and during the quarter, half and three quarter time breaks
So bring a footy and be sure to get yourself within earshot of the huddle!
📲 HOW TO WATCH
With the match having been selected for broadcast there are no shortage of options available for Hawks fans to follow along!
Those unable to attend the match can watch along from home via the AFL website or AFL app.
A stream will be available at this link.
Alternatively, Club radio partner 3WBC 94.1FM will also provide a play-by-play call of the match.
💛 LET’S MAKE IT COUNT
Round 1 marks the start of a new chapter for the Hawks at Kennedy Community Centre, and we can’t wait to see the brown and gold out in full force.
Bring your colours, bring the noise, show what it means to be part of the Box Hill family and help us get the 2026 season off to the perfect start.
GO HAWKS!
