The British and Irish Lions, under Andy Farrell, will begin their 2025 tour of Australia with their first game against the Super Rugby Pacific team Western Force, who are based in Perth.
The Lions had a disappointing outing in their opening game of the year, losing 24-28 to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, leaving them with zero wins on British soil since 1891.
Meanwhile, the Force had a poor Super Rugby season in 2025, finishing ninth on the ladder, with just four wins in their 14 games.
The two sides have previously faced off in a match during the 2013 tour, where the Lions inflicted a heavy 69-17 defeat on the Force. The British return to Perth once again, hoping to repeat the same thrashing that they handed out to the Force in front of their home supporters 12 years ago.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff time.
Western Force vs. British & Irish Lions live stream, TV channel
Free-to-air channel: 9Gem
Live stream: Stan Sport
The Western Force vs. British & Irish Lions match from the 2025 Australia tour will air on 9Gem and can be streamed on Stan Sport.
What time does Western Force vs. British & Irish Lions kick off?
The Western Force vs. British & Irish Lions Rugby clash takes place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia and kicks off on Saturday, Jun. 20 at 6:00 p.m. local time (AWST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, Jun. 20 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Jun. 20 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Jun. 20 | 6:00 p.m. |
British & Irish Lions 2025 Australia Tour schedule
All times AEST
Saturday, June 28
Western Force v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 2
Queensland Reds v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 5
NSW Waratahs v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 9
ACT Brumbies v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 12
Invitational Australia and New Zealand v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 19
Australia v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, July 22
First Nations and Pasifika XV v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 26
Australia v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 2
Australia v British and Irish Lions (8:00 p.m.)