Missed out on Lions tickets? There's a sneaky way to catch all the action
More than 50,000 fans will pack out Dublin's Aviva Stadium tonight as the British & Irish Lions make rugby history - playing on Irish soil for the first time ever. But if you didn't manage to get your hands on a ticket, don't panic as there's still a way to join in the action.
Thanks to a new partnership with TikTok, fans at home can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes content and match-day buzz from a team of popular content creators covering the Lions' 2025 tour kick-off against Argentina.
Some of Ireland and the UK's top TikTokers - including Rugby Nause, James Doyle and Miriam Mullins - have been enlisted to bring viewers pitchside, inside the fan zones and behind the scenes throughout the evening. Viewers can expect everything from hilarious fan moments to insightful match breakdowns via the hashtag #Lions2025.
The creators, with millions of followers between them, are set to capture the raw emotion and energy of the Lions' long-awaited Dublin debut.
To catch all the action, you can follow:
TikTok Ireland's Head of Content Operations, Rebecca O'Keeffe, said: "This partnership is all about making The British & Irish Lions and rugby even more accessible. Whether it's breaking down the rules for first-time viewers or capturing the emotional highs of the Lions matches, TikTok creators will showcase the Tour through content that educates, entertains, and inspires.
'Stay tuned on TikTok for exclusive Lions content from the #Lions2025 Tour and join us as we bring fans closer to one of rugby's most iconic teams - wherever they are in the world."
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