The roar of 40,000 British & Irish Lions fans is coming to Melbourne for a week of world-class rugby, interactive live sites and free, family-friendly events.
Minister for Tourism Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announced a Lions Series Fan Zone will be set up at Federation Square from 23-25 July, featuring a range of free family activities including roaming entertainment, face painting, skills challenges and signing sessions with star players.
Fans will also be able to visit a free, outdoor site in Yarra Park on Test Match game day on 26 July called the ‘Wallabies Paddock’, for pre-game entertainment, food and drinks vans and Q&A sessions with past and present players.
The Lions and their legion of fans from Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England are coming for two massive games – with First Nations & Pasifika at Marvel on July 22, before a blockbuster Test Match against the Wallabies at the MCG on July 26.
Victoria the only state in which the Lions will play two consecutive games during their tour.
The British & Irish Lions team brings together the best players from the UK and Ireland, with the side touring Australia every 12 years. The iconic team has built a legion of supporters since their first ever tour in 1888 and these matches mark the first British & Irish Lions Australian tour since 2013.
For more information and tickets, visit rugby.com.au/lions-tour.
