British and Irish Lions fixture list

Lions badge The Lions will play eight matches in South Africa (PA)

The British and Irish Lions will play Japan in Edinburgh before embarking on an eight-game schedule in South Africa.

The tour culminates in three Tests against the world champion Springboks as the Lions make their first trip to South Africa since 2009.

All matches will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.


Saturday 26th June

Kick-off: 3pm (BST)

BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Referee: Pascal Gaüzère (France)


British & Irish Lions v Sigma Lions

Saturday 3rd July

Kick-off: 5pm (BST)

Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg

Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa)


British & Irish Lions v Cell C Sharks

Wednesday 7th July

Kick-off: 7pm (BST)

Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg

Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)


British & Irish Lions v Vodacom Bulls

Saturday 10th July

Kick-off: 5pm (BST)

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria

Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)


British & Irish Lions v South Africa A

Wednesday 14th July

Kick-off: 7pm (BST)

Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)


British & Irish Lions v DHL Stormers

Saturday 17th July

Kick-off: 5pm (BST)

Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)


Saturday 24th July

Kick-off: 5pm (BST)

Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)


Saturday 31st July

Kick-off: 5pm (BST)

FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)


Saturday 7th August

Kick-off: 5pm (BST)

FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)


All kick-off times displayed in British Summer Time (BST).

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