How to Watch Australia v British & Irish Lions Online – Full Global Viewing Guide for Saturday’s First Test

Catch every moment of the Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2025 First Test live this Saturday. Find out how to watch online from anywhere with our complete global viewing guide — kickoff times, streaming options, and broadcast info for all regions.

7/18/20252 min read

Rugby fans across the world are gearing up for a monumental clash this Saturday as the British & Irish Lions return to Australian soil for the first time in over a decade. The first of the three-Test series kicks off on Saturday, July 19, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, marking the start of what is expected to be one of the most hotly contested tours in recent memory.

With both nations naming strong lineups, and tickets sold out within minutes, millions are expected to tune in globally. Here's how to watch the match live, no matter where you are.

Match Details:

  • Event: 1st Test – Australia vs British & Irish Lions

  • Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

  • Kickoff (local): 8:00 PM AEST

  • UK Time: 11:00 AM BST

  • US Time: 6:00 AM ET

  • Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

How to Watch in Australia

In Australia, the match will be broadcast live and ad-free on Stan Sport, which requires a base Stan subscription (starting at $12/month) plus a Stan Sport add-on ($15/month).
Fans can also stream the match on 9Now, as Channel 9 will carry select Lions matches free-to-air, including the first Test.

United Kingdom & Ireland

UK and Irish fans can watch the full Lions tour exclusively on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning from 10:30 AM BST.
Viewers can stream via:

  • Sky Go (for Sky subscribers)

  • NOW TV, which offers a one-day or monthly pass for non-Sky customers.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, rugby fans can stream the game live via Sky Sport Now, or watch on Sky’s traditional broadcast channels.

  • Monthly streaming pass: $54.99 NZD

  • Day pass: $29.99 NZDUnited States

In the U.S., the entire 2025 Lions tour—including Saturday's First Test—is available live via Paramount+ (with Showtime add-on).
Paramount+ offers monthly plans starting at $7.99, and the match will also be replayed later on CBS Sports Network.

Other Regions

  • South Africa: SuperSport (DStv / SuperSport app)

  • France & Europe: L'Équipe and Sky Sport (select markets)

  • Canada: DAZN

  • Asia & Pacific Islands: Premier Sports Asia, Digicel

  • Middle East & North Africa: TOD platform

If you're located in a region without direct broadcasting rights, consider using a VPN to access coverage from your home country.

The Lions haven't toured Australia since 2013, when they claimed a historic series win. The Wallabies, under new leadership and featuring rising star Tom Lynagh at fly-half, are determined to flip the script in 2025.

With the series comprising just three Tests, every game carries enormous weight. Saturday's clash in Brisbane will set the tone—and could very well define the series.