Melbourne, hailed as the sporting and events capital of Australia, will be hosting the much anticipated British & Irish Lions face off against Australia’s national rugby team, the Wallabies, on 26 July 2025. This is the perfect opportunity for rugby and sports fans to explore and enjoy the many attractions and experiences Melbourne and Victoria have to offer. Tickets for the match are now on sale. Played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a cultural icon and one of the most recognised cricket grounds in the world, the match is one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the global rugby calendar as the British and Irish Lions only tour in Australia every 12 years. It marks the first British & Irish Lions Australian tour since 2013, where the UK national rugby team beat the Wallabies 2-1 in the Test series.