After weeks of build up, the British & Irish Lions Test series down under finally gets underway on Saturday as Andy Farrell's men take on Australia at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are.
After an opening-game defeat against Argentina, the Lions have gone on to win five matches in a row against Super Rugby and invitational teams on their tour of Australia ahead of this opener against their old Antipodean foes. Those wins have nevertheless come at a cost, with Tomos Williams and Elliot Daly both out with injuries for the rest of the tour, while Garry Ringrose, Mack Hansen, Blair Kinghorn and Luke Cowan-Dickie are all set to miss today's game after injuries.
Meanwhile, much of the talk surrounding Australia centers on head coach Joe Schmidt's decision to give 22-year-old rookie Tom Lynagh his first international start, with the son of Wallbies legend Michael Lynagh favored instead of the more experienced Western Force fly-half/full-back Ben Donaldson.
Australia takes on the British & Irish Lions on Saturday, July 19, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. AEST local time in Australia, which makes it a 6 a.m. ET or 3 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada. For rugby fans in the UK it's an 11 a.m. BST kick-off, while it's a 10 p.m. NZST start in New Zealand and a 12 p.m. SAST start in South Africa.
Saracens captain Maro Itoje is set to lead the British & Irish Lions for this series. David Rogers/Getty Images
Livestream Australia vs. British & Irish Lions in the US
Rugby fans in the US can watch today's game on streaming service Paramount Plus, which has exclusive rights to show all three of this year's British & Irish Lions Tests in the US.
Paramount Plus subscriptions cost $8 or $13 per month, depending on the tier you select. Both give you access to today's game. The entry-level Essential plan is ad-supported. The pricier Showtime plan removes most ads and includes downloads and Showtime programming. You can also purchase a full year of either plan and save some money versus paying each month individually.
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