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Hawthorn’s seat return program allows reserved seat holders who are unable to attend home games to return their reserved seat for resale. Your reserved seat will allow another Hawks member or fan the opportunity to sit amongst members on a match-day. If your seat is successfully resold you will be awarded a credit towards your 2026 Membership.

How to return your seat:

Via Hawks APP

Open your app and ensure you are logged in
Access your ticket for the game via 'Member Card'
Click on the relevant match
Select "more ticket actions"
Select return
Tick the seats you would like to return
Tick return
Select submit

Download the app on the Apple Store here.

Download the app on Google Play here.

Via My Hawks

Login to your MyHawks account
Select 'My Events' in the top bar
Click view event details
Select return
Select the seats you would like to return
Tick seat return
Select continue
Select submit

Members must return their seat by Tuesday 5PM prior to the game to be eligible for a credit.

Alternatively, you can email membership@hawthornfc.com.au with your name and reserved seat location. Members can also return their seat by calling (03) 9535 3045.

Important information

Once your seat has been returned, it cannot be retrieved to use for this match and your membership card will be deactivated for this game.
A credit towards your 2026 membership will only be awarded if your reserved seat is successfully resold through Ticketek (MCG) or Ticketmaster (UTAS). There is no guarantee that a seat returned for resale will be sold.https://membership.hawthornfc....
If a credit is awarded to you, it can only be used on the following season’s membership and it is non-transferable.
Return credits are non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
You will be notified via email if your seat has successfully been resold.
If your 2025 membership is complimentary or discounted, you are ineligible for a credit award.
If your 2025 membership is behind in monthly instalments, you are ineligible for a credit award.
Below is a full list of credits applicable. Credit denominations are equal to 25% of the daily ticket price of your seat sold via Ticketek.
Members must return their seat by Wednesday 5PM prior to the game to be eligible for a credit.

Seat credit amounts for MCG Home Games

A credit towards your 2026 membership will only be awarded if your reserved seat is successfully resold through Ticketek (MCG) or Ticketmaster (UTAS). There is no guarantee that a seat returned for resale will be sold.

	Level 2 Seat	Level 2a Seat	Level 1 Wing Seat	Level 1 Goal Seat
Membership Type	Credit	Credit	Credit	Credit
Adult Member	$20	$15	$17.50	$13.75
Concession/Youth Member	$17	$12.75	$15	$11.75
Junior Member	$7	$5.25	$6.25	$4.75

Seat credit amounts for UTAS Home Games

	Captain's Club	Hudson Club	Eade Wing	Pritchard Pocket
Membership Type	Credit	Credit	Credit	Credit
Adult Member	$18.75	$15	$12.50	$10
Concession/Youth Member	$16	$12.75	$10.75	$8.50
Junior Member	$6.50	$5.25	$4.50	$3.50

Hawthorn Football Club’s decision on issuance of seat return credits is final and cannot be contested.

Thank you to our record breaking 83,823 members in 2024

The Hawthorn Football Club was founded in 1902. Our members are the lifeblood of our club and your support has been truly amazing. One for all and all for one, always.

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