The British and Irish Lions are gearing up for Round 2 of their test series against Australia, with the scent of victory still fresh from last weekend's hard-fought opener.
In the first showdown, the Lions drew first blood with a 27-19 win, thanks to clinical finishes from Sione Tuipulotu, Tom Curry, and Dan Sheehan. Finn Russell kept the scoreboard ticking with a masterclass in precision kicking, giving the tourists the early edge in the three-match battle down under.
Midweek brought another test of mettle as the Lions squared off with the First Nations & Pasifika XV. It was no walk in the park, but they held on for a tight 24-19 win.
The match marked a bittersweet moment for Darcy Graham—donning the Lions jersey for the first time, the Scottish speedster hit the ground running with a try just ten minutes in. But joy quickly turned to heartbreak as he limped off with an ankle injury, bringing his promising tour to an abrupt end.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.
Australia vs. British & Irish Lions live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the Australia vs. British and Irish Lions in Australia:
Free-to-air channel: N/A
Live stream: Stan Sport
The Australia vs. British and Irish Lions match from the 2025 Australia tour can be streamed on Stan Sport in Australia.
What time does the Australia vs. British & Irish Lions kick off?
The Australia vs. British & Irish Lions Rugby clash takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in East Melbourne, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, July 26 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Tue, Jul. 22 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Tue, Jul. 22 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Tue, Jul. 22 | 6:00 p.m. |
British & Irish Lions 2025 Australia Tour schedule
All times BST
Saturday, June 28
- Western Force 7 def. by British and Irish Lions 54
Wednesday, July 2
- Queensland Reds 12 def. by British and Irish Lions 52
Saturday, July 5
- NSW Waratahs 10 def. by British and Irish Lions 21
Wednesday, July 9
- ACT Brumbies 24 def. by British and Irish Lions 36
Saturday, July 12
- Invitational Australia and New Zealand 0 def. by British and Irish Lions 48
Saturday, July 19
- Australia 19 def. by British and Irish Lions 27
Tuesday, July 22
- First Nations and Pasifika 19 def. by British and Irish Lions 24
Saturday, July 26
- Australia vs. British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)
Saturday, August 2
- Australia vs. British and Irish Lions (11:00 a.m.)