Hawthorn VFLW will kick off its 2020 campaign against North Melbourne on May 10.

Following a 2019 season in which the Hawks narrowly missed a second consecutive finals appearance, the squad will be determined to start its year off on the right foot.

The season opener will be an important occasion for North Melbourne in their inaugural season as part of the league.

It will also be the first time newly-appointed coach Bec Goddard will take the reigns of the brown and gold.

The fixture will see the Hawks play 11 Saturday games and three Sunday games.

The side’s first home game will be on May 16 when it takes on Williamstown at Box Hill City Oval.

The Hawks bye rounds will come in Round 7 and Round 12.

Essendon, Williamstown and Darebin are the clubs the Hawks will face off against twice in the home and away season.

Round 1 (May 10, 1pm)

North Melbourne vs Hawthorn (Arden Street Oval)

Round 2 (May 16, 11.30am)

Hawthorn vs Williamstown (Box Hill City Oval)

Round 3 (May 23, 11.30am)

Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs (Box Hill City Oval)

Round 4 (May 30, 2pm)

Darebin vs Hawthorn (Bill Lawry Oval)

Round 5 (June 6, 11.30am)

Hawthorn vs Carlton (Box Hill City Oval)

Round 6 (June 14, 11.30am)

Williamstown vs Hawthorn (Downer Oval)

Round 7

Bye

Round 8 (June 27, 11.30am)

Hawthorn vs Southern Saints (Box Hill City Oval)

Round 9 (July 4, 11.30am)

Essendon vs Hawthorn (Windy Hill)

Round 10 (July 11, 12pm)

Geelong vs Hawthorn (Deakin University)

Round 11 (July 18, 11.30am)

Hawthorn vs Darebin (Box Hill City Oval)

Round 12

Bye

Round 13 (August 1, 11.30am)

Casey Demons vs Hawthorn (Casey Fields)

Round 14 (August 9, 11.30am)

Hawthorn vs Essendon (Box Hill City Oval)

Round 15 (August 15, 2pm)

Richmond vs Hawthorn (Swinburne Centre)

Round 16 (August 22, 11.30am)

Hawthorn vs Collingwood (Box Hill City Oval)