British & Irish Lions Open Ticket Ballot for 2021 Tour to South Africa

The British and Irish Lions has opened the ticket ballot for the Tour to South Africa in 2021 – the first time that standalone Test match tickets will be available for supporters to purchase.

Supporters are invited to apply online for a maximum of two tickets priced at either £161, £107 and £67. Applications will close at 5pm (BST) on 16 September 2020, with successful applicants being notified in mid-October.

The 2021 Tour will span the length and breadth of South Africa, visiting some of the most impressive stadiums in world sport and culminating in the three Tests against the Springboks.

FNB Stadium in Johannesburg will host the first Test of the Tour on 24 July 2021, as Warren Gatland’s men lock horns with the Springboks for the first time since 2009.

The second Test follows a week later at the Cape Town Stadium – the first Lions Test in the Mother City since 1997 – before the tourists return to Gauteng for the final Test on 7 August 2021 at Emirates Airline Park.

“We have seen tens of thousands of people pre-register for the ballot, so we expect it to be hugely popular,” said, Ben Calveley, British & Irish Lions Managing Director. “For many rugby fans, it is the dream ticket, and we want everyone to have the chance to get their hands on one. But it is critical that if fans want tickets then they must apply on the site before 5pm (BST) on Wednesday, 16 September. Next year’s Tour will be an unmissable experience for rugby fans to be part of - so don’t miss out on your chance to be there.”

The official Lions’ ticket-inclusive travel packages are now also on sale online.

“It is critical to note that there are only two routes for Lions to secure official tickets – by entering the ballot or purchasing a ticket-inclusive travel package,” added Calveley. “Tickets are not available at match venues, through provincial unions or at the usual retails outlets and supporters must be wary of the dangers of being defrauded.”

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