Sky Sports has secured the rights to the British & Irish Lions’ tour of Australia in 2025 and will exclusively broadcast live coverage of all three Test matches and six preliminary matches.
The deal will see Sky Sports broadcast the Lions’ tour for the eighth consecutive year, starting with the iconic 2-1 series victory over South Africa in 1997.
The Lions tasted series success the last time they visited Australia in 2013, with a memorable performance in the decisive final Test and a dramatic 2-1 series win.
The Lions, who lost their 2021 tour to South Africa due to the coronavirus, will begin the first Test in Brisbane at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium as they aim for their second consecutive series win in Australia.
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The Lions will play nine games across Australia, starting with a match against Western Force in Perth on June 28, 2025.
Further touring matches include Queensland Reds in Brisbane on July 2nd, Waratahs in Sydney on July 5th, Brumbies in Canberra on July 9th and Australia & New Zealand in Adelaide on July 12th. They will play the invitational team and the Rebels in Melbourne on July 22nd.
The match follows the opening Test in Brisbane on July 19, followed by the second Test at Melbourne’s MCG on July 26 and the final Test at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on August 2. Tests are conducted.
British and Irish Lions 2025 Tour Schedule
Date Opponent Venue Saturday 28th June Western Force Perth Wednesday 2nd July Queensland Reds Brisbane Saturday 5th July NSW Waratahs Sydney Wednesday 9th July ACT Brumbies Canberra 7 Saturday, July 12th Invitational AU-NZ Adelaide Saturday, July 19th Australia (1st Test) Brisbane Wednesday, July 22nd Melbourne Rebels Melbourne Saturday, July 26th Australia (Second Test) ) Melbourne Saturday, August 2nd Australia (3rd Test) Sydney
British & Irish Lions CEO Ben Calbery said: “We are delighted to once again be partnering with Sky Sports as Britain & Ireland’s live broadcast partner for the 2025 Tour.
“Sky Sports have been an excellent broadcast partner for the British & Irish Lions for many years. This is a program that will appeal to fans of the world.”
“Preparations have begun in earnest for 2025 and we are really looking forward to the Tour. Sky Sports has played a key role in creating further levels of excitement and anticipation among our fans and will continue to do so. We look forward to working closely with them for a period of time. “
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Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said: “Rugby Australia is thrilled to welcome the British & Irish Lions to Australia for the first time in 12 years. “It promises a tour and the opportunity to renew the rivalry between the Wallabies and Lions.” May it be a special occasion for everyone.
“Together, we are confident we can deliver a tour that captures the imagination of fans across Australia and Lions fans around the world.
“Sky Sports’ coverage of the Tour has always been great and we’re delighted to have them on board again.”
Sky Sports Managing Director Jonathan Licht said: “Looking back at its history, the Lions Tour remains one of the most iconic events on the sporting calendar and at Sky Sports it is an event we always look forward to. “We are committed to delivering world-class performance.” I’m sure it will be another great series. ”
