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How to tune into Sport NationHawthorn in discussions to host games in Tasmania beyond 2025
Sam Edmund • February 3rd, 2025 3:11 pm
Hawthorn has opened discussions with the Tasmanian Government on a new deal to play home games in the state.
The Hawks-Tassie partnership dates back to 2001, with its current contract to play four games per season in Launceston worth close to $20 million.
The latest iteration of the long-standing partnership, signed this time two years ago, expires at the end of 2025.
While there is water to go under the bridge on a new deal, discussions are progressing positively, and a fresh contract is considered likely.
While North Melbourne will vacate Tasmania after this season, having committed to Western Australia, the Hawks are keen to continue at Launceston’s soon-to-be-redeveloped UTAS Stadium.
But with the Tasmania Devils set to enter the competition in 2028, it remains to be seen what happens to Hawthorn’s home games after the AFL’s 19th team is formed.
As it stands, the Hawks split their home games between the MCG (six games) UTAS Stadium (four) and Marvel Stadium (one).
Hawthorn will want to add to its MCG games once its presence in Tasmania shrinks and ideally would play a home game against the Devils in Launceston.
But the club also has a relationship with the Queensland Government that sees its AFLW team play one game a season in Cairns.
