The British and Irish Lions' latest series is set to commence on Friday night with Andy Farrell at the helm as they square off against Argentina in Dublin. In a momentous occasion for rugby fans , the prestigious touring team will face Australia, signifying the much-anticipated return of full-capacity stadiums for the first time since the 2017 tour of New Zealand. Dublin's Aviva Stadium plays host to an historic first Lions match against Los Pumas, setting the stage for a thrilling six-week rugby extravaganza. Contending for the 1888 Cup, the fixture honours the long-standing tradition of launching the tour with a warm-up game on home turf. The previous such encounter took place in 2021 when the Lions tackled Japan at Murrayfield, where Alun Wyn Jones infamously suffered a dislocated shoulder before making an extraordinary comeback only 18 days later to lead the tour. Lions CEO Ben Calveley spoke on the significance of kicking off the tour in Ireland's capital, reports Wales Online . "The opportunity to play in Dublin at Aviva Stadium in front of more than 50,000 Lions fans will make for a great occasion and the perfect send‐off," he commented. "British and Irish Lions tours have a rich heritage built over 130 years of touring but alongside our strong history which we are very proud of, it is important that we look for ways in which to evolve our tours. "This pre‐tour fixture is one such example of this and builds on the success of the pre‐tour fixture against Japan at Murrayfield in 2021 which was a resounding success." Lions fans are integral to the magic of a tour and the upcoming fixture at the Aviva Stadium allows those not travelling to Australia to witness the action first-hand, a point emphasised by Lions officials: "British and Irish Lions fans are a core part of what makes a great Lions tour. This fixture in Aviva Stadium gives fans who may not be travelling to Australia the opportunity to see the Lions in action which is really important to us." Ahead of the competition, here's the essential information you need. The Lions v Argentina match will be broadcast live and free on S4C in Wales and TG4 in Ireland. This game signifies a landmark collaborative effort between the two national broadcasters, ensuring an open-to-all telecast of the opening duel. Fans can join Sarra Elgan, alongside former Welsh players Ken Owens, Jamie Roberts, and Mike Phillips for expert analysis on S4C. Streaming options are available via the S4C Clic app or on BBC iPlayer by selecting S4C for those with a desire to watch on desktop, mobile, or tablet. Exclusive rights for the entire Lions tour reside with Sky Sports, and they'll also air this encounter on Sky Sports Main Event. It means the match will be available to live stream on the Sky Sports app for paying subscribers, as well. Alex Payne will lead Sky Sports coverage during the summer Lions tour, with Eleanor Roper reporting live from the games as well. Miles Harrison will lead on commentary alongside Dan Biggar. Sam Warbuton, Ronan O'Gara, Will Greenwood, Kyle Sinckler, John Barclay, Conor Murray, Owen Farrell, Nolli Waterman, Anthony Watson, Warren Gatland and Sir Ian McGeecha lead Sky Sports' punditry line-up. The highly anticipated face-off between the British and Irish Lions and Argentina commences at 8pm on Friday, June 20, at the Aviva Stadium situated in Dublin, Ireland. Lions XV squad members taking the field include Marcus Smith; Tommy Freeman, Sione Tuipulotu, Bundee Aki, Duhan van der Merwe; Fin Smith, Alex Mitchell; Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Finlay Bealham, Maro Itoje, Tadhg Beirne, Tom Curry, Jac Morgan, Ben Earl. Substitutes : Ronan Kelleher, Pierre Schoeman, Tadhg Furlong, Scott Cummings, Henry Pollock, Tomos Williams, Elliot Daly, Mack Hansen. Argentina XV : Carreras; Isgro, Cinti, Piccardo, Mendy; Albornoz, Garcia; Vivas, Montoya (c), Sclavi, Molina, Rubiolo, Matera, Gonzalez, Oviedo. Substitutes : Bernasconi, Wenger, Coria Marchetti, Grondona. S, Moro, Benitez Cruz, Moroni, Cordero.