The kick-off times for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour have been confirmed, giving fans across the UK a clear view of when to tune in for each of the blockbuster clashes.
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Every match of the tour will be shown live on Sky Sports, the official broadcast partner of the Lions. From the opening clash against Argentina in Dublin to the highly anticipated three-Test series against Australia, Sky Sports will provide comprehensive coverage, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes access throughout the tour.
Below is a full list of fixtures with the UK kick-off times:
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🦁 British & Irish Lions v Argentina
📅 20 June 2025
🕗 Kick-off: 20:00 BST
📍 Aviva Stadium, Dublin
🟡 Western Force v British & Irish Lions
📅 28 June 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Perth Stadium, Perth
(17:45 AWST → 10:45 BST)
🟥 Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
📅 2 July 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Lang Park, Brisbane
(19:45 AEST → 10:45 BST)
🔵 New South Wales Waratahs v British & Irish Lions
📅 5 July 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
(19:45 AEST → 10:45 BST)
🟠 ACT Brumbies v British & Irish Lions
📅 9 July 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Canberra Stadium, Canberra
(19:45 AEST → 10:45 BST)
⚫ Invitational AU & NZ v British & Irish Lions
📅 12 July 2025
🕙 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
(19:15 ACST → 10:45 BST)
🦘 Australia v British & Irish Lions (First Test)
📅 19 July 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Lang Park, Brisbane
(19:45 AEST → 10:45 BST)
🌊 First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions
📅 22 July 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
(19:45 AEST → 10:45 BST)
🦘 Australia v British & Irish Lions (Second Test)
📅 26 July 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
(19:45 AEST → 10:45 BST)
🦘 Australia v British & Irish Lions (Third Test)
📅 2 August 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 10:45 BST
📍 Venue TBC (likely Australia)
(19:45 AEST → 10:45 BST)
Dan Biggar names bold Lions XV – with big England omissions
Wales legend Dan Biggar has officially called time on his playing career, but not before dropping a blockbuster British & Irish Lions XV on The Rugby Pod – and his picks are bound to raise a few eyebrows.
The 112-cap fly-half, who steered Wales through some of their finest Six Nations and World Cup moments, appeared on Jim Hamilton’s podcast this week and revealed his Lions dream team. Spoiler alert: there’s no room for the likes of Owen Farrell, Johnny Sexton, or even himself.
Here’s how Biggar’s team shaped up…
Front-row firepower: Porter, Sheehan & Furlong
1. Andrew Porter
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
It’s an all-Irish affair in the front row, with Biggar backing Leinster’s dominant trio to boss the scrum. Furlong remains the Rolls-Royce of tightheads, while Sheehan and Porter provide dynamism in the loose.
Big boys in the boiler room: Itoje & Beirne
4. Maro Itoje
5. Tadhg Beirne
England’s Maro Itoje gets the nod despite some inconsistent recent form, with Biggar clearly still valuing his disruptive brilliance. He’s paired with the ever-reliable Beirne – a turnover machine and Lions Test starter in 2021.
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Breakdown beasts: Curry, Van Der Flier & Doris (c)
6. Tom Curry
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Caelan Doris (captain)
This back row is pure chaos – in the best possible way. England’s Tom Curry returns to the fray, Ireland’s Van der Flier adds World Player of the Year pedigree, and Doris, who’s fast becoming a modern-day great, takes the armband. A fearless choice.
