Lions squad announcement start time, TV channel and free live stream
Andy Farrell is set to name his highly-anticipated British and Irish Lions squad today at London's O2 arena.
It's the first time a Lions squad has been announced in front of a live audience, and over 2,000 fans are expected to attend the event, which will see Lions chair Ieuan Evans read out Farrell's selections. Maro Itoje will be the captain and will be the only player present on the day. The rest of the players will find out at the same time as everyone else. You can follow the announcement with our live blog here.
Here's everything you need to know about the event and how to catch it all as it happens.
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The announcement at London's O2 arena is set to begin from 1.30 pm (BST), on Thursday, May 8, with Farrell set to name a 37-player squad for the tour to Australia later this summer.
Fans can catch live coverage of the squad announcement on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage also be available online through the Lions YouTube page.
Alternatively you can catch all the latest from the announcement with our live updates.
Friday, June 20: British and Irish Lions v Argentina - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 8:00pm BST
Saturday, June 28: Western Force v British and Irish Lions - Optus Stadium, Perth, 10:45am BST
Wednesday, July 2: Queensland Reds v British and Irish Lions - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 10:45am BST
Saturday, July 5: NSW Waratahs v British and Irish Lions - Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 10:45am BST
Wednesday, July 9 : ACT Brumbies v British and Irish Lions, GIO Stadium, Canberra, 10:45am BST
Saturday, July 12: Invitational Australia and New Zealand v British and Irish Lions, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 10:45am BST
Saturday, July 19: Australia v British and Irish Lions, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 10:45am BST
Tuesday, July 22: First Nations and Pasifika XV v British and Irish Lions, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Stadium, 10:45am BST
Saturday, July 26: Australia v British and Irish Lions, MCG Stadium, Melbourne, 10:45am BST
Saturday, August 2: Australia v British and Irish Lions, Accor Stadium, Sydney, 10:45am BST
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