Tickets go on sale at 5pm on Wednesday, 14 October
Tickets for the Howden Lions Women’s Cup are available from £10 for children and £20 for adults, with a group offer available when purchasing 10+ adult tickets.
For purchases made in the first 48 hours, supporters have the chance to win a hospitality upgrade for two individuals.
The British & Irish Lions Women’s team will face France at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 27 August, marking the first-ever match played by a Lions Women's team, ahead of the inaugural Tour to New Zealand in 2027.
Kicking off at 19:30, The Howden Lions Women's Cup will provide supporters with their first opportunity to see Jo Yapp’s side in action on home soil and give the team a memorable send-off before heading to New Zealand for the inaugural Howden British & Irish Lions Women’s Series.
The Tour begins on Saturday 4 September when the Lions Women face a Black Ferns XV at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei, before the historic first Test against the Black Ferns at Go Media Stadium in Auckland on Saturday 11 September.
The Lions will then take on an Invitational XV at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Tuesday 14 September, before the second Test in Wellington on Saturday 18 September. The Series concludes with the third and final Test at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday 25 September.
“There are moments in sport that only come around once - and this is one of them" said Jo Yapp, British & Irish Lions Women’s Head Coach.
"For our British & Irish Lions Women’s team to step onto the field for the first time, on home soil and in front of our fans, is going to be incredibly special. France are the ideal team for an occasion like this. They bring a relentless defence and a real edge in attack. That’s exactly the challenge that we need before heading to New Zealand. I’d love to see everyone get behind the squad and share this milestone with us. It will be a moment in history.”
Ben Calveley, CEO of The British & Irish Lions, added: “We’re immensely proud to announce our first-ever British & Irish Lions Women's fixture, in what is a monumental moment in Lions history.
The Principality Stadium is a special venue with a rich rugby heritage, and it provides a fitting stage for such an occasion. With regards to our opposition, France are an outstanding side with a wealth of talent and experience, and they will present a huge test for Jo and her squad. We want to put on a show and create a spectacle of the highest level, both on and off the pitch. Our ambition is to provide an opportunity for the fans to be part of a truly special day.”
Lions Fixtures
Lions v France, 27 August 2027, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Black Ferns XV v Lions, 4 September 2027, Semenoff Stadium, Whangarei,
First Test - Black Ferns v Lions. 11 September 2027, Go Media Stadium, Auckland
Invitational XV v Lions, 14 September 2027, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Second Test - Black Ferns v Lions, 18 September, Sky Stadium, Wellington
Third Test - Black Ferns v Lions, 25 September, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch
