"GET 'EM while they're hot," has never meant so much for fans heading to games across Australia this weekend.

The AFL has done a deal with every stadium being used in round 23, to offer fans $2 hot pies before the bounce at each match. 

Beginning on Friday night at Etihad Stadium and continuing at every game through the weekend, fans will be able to purchase discounted pies right up until each match begins, at which point prices will revert to whatever that venue normally charges.

It follows an announcement earlier this week that kids under 15 will get free general admission entry to every game this weekend.

"These initiatives are part of our continued commitment to constantly improve match day experiences and affordability for footy fans, and thank you for turning out in record numbers during the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season," said AFL clubs and broadcasting general manager Travis Auld. 

Fans will be invited to take part in kick-to-kick on the arena after four of the nine games. 

There'll also be giveaways from Foxtel and a major prize of a $15,000 family holiday to Legoland in California.

Hawthorn's Shaun Burgoyne and AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan.

The program of round 23 matches are as follows and indicates the updated activities happening at each: 

Friday, August 25

Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, 7.50pm AEST 

  • Kids in free offer, subject to conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match 

Saturday, August 26

Collingwood v Melbourne at the MCG, 1.45pm AEST

  • Kids in free offer, subject to conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match 

Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne at the Gabba, 2.10pm AEST

  • Kick-to-kick post-match, subject to weather conditions
  • Kids in free offer, subject to conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match

Sydney v Carlton at the SCG, 4.35pm AEST

  • The previous communicated kick-to-kick at the SCG has now been cancelled.
  • Kids in free offer, limited to the first 100 kids and subject to the conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match. 

Geelong v Greater Western Sydney at Simonds Stadium, 7.25pm AEST

  • Kids in free offer, subject to conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match 

Port Adelaide v Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval, 7.10pm ACST

  • Kids in free offer, subject to conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match 

Sunday, August 27

Essendon v Fremantle at Etihad Stadium, 1.10pm AEST

  • Maccas kick-to-kick post-match, subject to weather conditions
  • Kids in free offer, subject to conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match 

Richmond v St Kilda at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

  • Maccas kick-to-kick post-match, subject to weather conditions
  • Kids in free offer, subject to conditions listed below*
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match 

West Coast v Adelaide at Domain Stadium, 2.40pm AWST

  • Maccas kick-to-kick post-match, subject to weather conditions
  • The round 23 kids in free offer is not valid at Domain Stadium due to venue capacity
  • $2 pie offer valid until the start of the match 

*The kids in free offer must be aged under 15 years and will only be available in conjunction with any other ticket purchase, where all other tickets will be charged at the regular retail price. Free general admission tickets are available to children under the age of 15 and can be purchased in advance or at the gate, subject to availability. For all matches, purchases in advance are subject to ticket agent transaction fees, and these fees also apply for Adelaide Oval gate purchases. Quantity of tickets per transaction standard limits. For further information about round 23 - kids in free and activations, tickets, details, and terms and conditions visit the website: http://www.afl.com.au/tickets/round-23-tickets