There are not many bigger games on the Geelong footballing calendar than Easter Monday, renewing an old rivalry as they take on Hawthorn at the MCG. 

A big crowd is expected for the blockbuster clash, with both teams making a strong start to the 2025 season. 

In the build up to the round six match, here is a full rundown of what to expect on geelongcats.com.au and the official app presented by presenting partner, Lee Kum Kee. 

MONDAY

11.00am - Take a glance ahead to the Easter Monday clash with Hawthorn in The First Look. 

1.00pm - To kick off the build up to round six, Max Holmes will join the media for a player press conference. 

5.00pm - Find out which players were amongst the best on ground against Adelaide with the weekly coaches votes. 

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Max Holmes of the Cats marks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 05 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on April 10, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos)

TUESDAY

1.00pm - Cameron Ling and Meg McDonald are back for this week's episode of Cats podcast, 'To the Final Bell.'

5.00pm - Check out a full rundown of Geelong's injuries with the round six GMHBA Health Update. 

WEDNESDAY

1.00pm - Tune into the Cats website as we recap the most recent clash with the Hawks. 

6.00pm - A Geelong legend returns to the club to chat through the rivalry with Hawthorn in this week's edition of Time Cat-Sule.

THURSDAY

10.00am - See all the key stats and figures to watch on Monday, with the Geelong opposition analysis. 

FRIDAY

10.00am - Catch up on all the details you need to know with the Cats match preview.

5.00pm - Geelong's VFL team will be announced for their round four clash against Box Hill. 

SATURDAY

11.05am - The VFLW Cats will commence their 2025 season, taking on Box Hill at Deakin University.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Shannon Neale of the Cats handballs whilst being tackled by Jarman Impey of the Hawks during the round 17 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium, on July 06, 2024, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images via AFL Photos)

SUNDAY

2.05pm - Geelong's VFL team will be back in action, as they take on the Box Hill Hawks at GMHBA Stadium.

3.00pm - Chris Scott will speak to media just 24 hours out from the blockbuster Easter Monday clash. 

6.20pm - See all the ins and outs as Geelong finalise their team for Monday's clash with Hawthorn.

MONDAY

3.20pm - The build up is complete and the ball will be bounced, Geelong taking on Hawthorn at the MCG. 

6.30pm - Catch up on all the action from Monday's game with the Cats match report, available on the official website. 

8.00pm - Chris Scott will speak to media following the match, check out Geelong's channels to hear what he has to say.