ARIZONA HAWKS
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL CLUB
The Arizona Hawks kick off the 2025 season
with back to back home wins!
The Arizona Hawks men and women kicked off their 2025 season at home in Mesa with a convincing win over the Orange County Giants. The Hawks men followed up at home under lights two weeks later with a win over the San Diego Lions - the Hawks first win over the Lions in the Sun and Surf Showdown since a victory in San Diego in the first showdown back in 2017! The Hawks benefitted from a rock solid defensive performance in both games, repeatedly repelling and quickly rebounding attacks from the opposition offenses. The Hawks midfield transitioned the ball smoothly with effective overlap handball and controlled passing feeding the forwards with plenty of scoring opportunities. In the end the Hawks demonstrated they wanted the ball more than the opposition, and the results were reflected on the scoreboard.
Next up, the Arizona Hawks women will travel to Sacramento, California, on Saturday, June 28, 2025, to compete in the California Cup. The Arizona Hawks will then look to build upon their strong start to the season when the men and women compete in the USAFL Western Regionals Tournament to be played in Westminster, Colorado, on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Regular season practices are most Monday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM in North Phoenix, Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Mesa, and non-gameday Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Mesa. The locations vary so check out our Schedule page for details on all practices and games. New (or returning) men’s and women’s players are always welcome to join us at any practice and no previous footy experience is necessary!
Arizona Hawks to host the 2025 USAFL Nationals Tournament!
The USAFL has announced that the 2025 USAFL Nationals will be held in Arizona October 17, 2025 to October 19, 2025 at the Kino Sports Complex South in Tucson, Arizona. This marks the first time that the world’s largest Australian Rules Football tournament will be held in Arizona! The Arizona Hawks look forward to welcoming the USAFL and around 50 footy teams from across the United States and Canada to the Grand Canyon State!
More information will be announced in the coming months, so please check our website and USAFL social media for the latest.
Wanna try Aussie Rules footy?
Never played footy before?
No dramas!
C’mon down and give it a go!
New players are always welcome, so if you have ever thought about giving Australian Rules football (a.k.a. Aussie Rules footy) a go, please come and join us! Aussie Rules footy is a unique, fast paced, exciting game, so what’s not to love!
Please check our schedule for up to date information on practice and game times and locations, as these are subject to change.
The men and women of the Arizona Hawks Australian Rules Football Club compete in the United States Australian Football League (USAFL) with almost 50 other clubs from across the USA and Canada.
Established in 1999, the Arizona Hawks have a 25-year legacy of development and participation in Aussie Rules in Arizona and the United States, culminating with multiple USAFL National Championships, including most recently in Men’s Division III in 2021.
Off the field, we have over 1,200 active supporters following the club through social media. Many of our supporters cheer on the club at home games or participate in social events like the AFL Grand Final Party every September.
