BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sports Tourism News - ECPv6.9.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sportstourismnews.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sports Tourism News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803 DTSTAMP:20250829T092934 CREATED:20241012T113339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T113813Z UID:13985-1751068800-1754179199@www.sportstourismnews.com SUMMARY:Rugby union: British & Irish Lions tour of Australia 2025 DESCRIPTION:After facing Argentina in a friendly match in Dublin\, the British & Irish Lions will then travel to Australia for their 2025 tour. \nThe Lions – a combined team of the best international rugby union players from England\, Ireland\, Scotland\, and Wales – take on the Wallabies in three Test matches as well as playing six warm-up games against teams from around Australia. \nBrisbane’s Suncorp Stadium will host the first of three Tests on Saturday 19 July 2025. The second Test will be played on Saturday 26 July 2025 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)\, and the final Test will be played at Sydney’s Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 2 August 2025. \nSee more at lionsrugby.com  \nBritish & Irish Lions tour of Australia 2025 – fixtures  \n\n28 June 2025: Western Force vs. British & Irish Lions (Perth Stadium\, Perth)  \n2 July 2025: Queensland Reds vs. British & Irish Lions (Suncorp Stadium\, Brisbane)\n5 July: New South Wales Waratahs vs. British & Irish Lions (Sydney Football Stadium\, Sydney)\n9 July 2025: ACT Brumbies vs. British & Irish Lions (Canberra Stadium\, Canberra)\n12 July 2025: Invitational AU & NZ vs. British & Irish Lions (Adelaide Oval\, Adelaide)\n19 July 2025 – 1st Test: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions (Suncorp Stadium\, Brisbane)\n22 July 2025: TBA vs. British & Irish Lions (Docklands Stadium\, Melbourne)\n26 July 2025 – 2nd Test: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions (Melbourne Cricket Ground\, Melbourne)\n2 August 2025 – 3rd Test: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions (Accor Stadium\, Sydney) URL:https://www.sportstourismnews.com/events/rugby-union-british-irish-lions-tour-of-australia-2025/ LOCATION:Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:2025 sports events,Rugby Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804 DTSTAMP:20250829T092934 CREATED:20230108T203458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T111518Z UID:9958-1753920000-1754265599@www.sportstourismnews.com SUMMARY:2025 AIG Women's Open – women’s golf major  DESCRIPTION:The AIG Women’s Open\, one of the five women’s golf majors\, will take place from 31 July to 3 August 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Porthcawl\, Wales. One of the most revered championships in women’s golf\, the final major of the season promises an exhilarating conclusion to the year’s elite golf competitions.  \nSince its establishment in 1976\, the AIG Women’s Open has become a cornerstone of the LPGA and LET Tours\, showcasing the best talent in women’s golf. Known for its tradition and global appeal\, the championship consistently draws the world’s top-ranked players and rising stars to compete for one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.  \nHosting the AIG Women’s Open for the first time\, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club is a world-class venue celebrated for its dramatic coastal setting and challenging links layout. Established in 1891\, the course is characterised by its undulating fairways\, strategically placed bunkers\, and unpredictable coastal winds that demand precision and adaptability from players. The panoramic views of the Bristol Channel and the rugged beauty of the Welsh coastline provide a stunning backdrop to the competition.  \nAs the last major of the season\, the 2025 AIG Women’s Open is poised to deliver high-stakes drama and unforgettable moments. Fans can expect to see the world’s best golfers battling challenging conditions in pursuit of the coveted title and the honor of lifting the AIG Women’s Open Trophy.  \nWith its rich history\, iconic venue\, and world-class competition\, the 2025 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl promises to be a defining moment in the women’s golf calendar and a celebration of the sport’s global excellence. \nFor more information see aigwomensopen.com URL:https://www.sportstourismnews.com/events/aig-womens-open-womens-golf-major/ LOCATION:Royal Porthcawl Golf Club\, Rest Bay\, Porthcawl\, Wales\, CF36 3UW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 sports events,Golf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805 DTSTAMP:20250829T092934 CREATED:20241006T095045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T095045Z UID:13854-1754006400-1754351999@www.sportstourismnews.com SUMMARY:Festival of Sport 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Festival of Sport 2025 will take place at Packington Estate in Warwickshire\, England from 1-4 August 2025. Co-founded by England international rugby stars Will Greenwood and Austin Healey\, the Festival of Sport offers children the opportunity to try dozens of sports in a single weekend\, to learn from the best and primarily to enjoy all of the benefits of sports participation with family and friends\, old and new.  \nSporting legends over the weekend include Olympians\, Paralympians\, world record-holders and international capped stars. They actively participate throughout the weekend\, coaching and playing alongside youngsters – and making time to have fun with accompanying adults too.  \nThe 2025 event kicks off at a new venue with arrivals on Friday afternoon setting up camp at Packington Estate\, near Birmingham and lasts right through to Monday morning. Accommodation options range from DIY camping to ready-pitched fully-furnished bell tents and airstream trailers.  \nSaturday and Sunday are packed with a full A-Z of sports in 12 timetabled sessions for every child aged 5-17\, from athletics to Zumba via rugby\, hockey\, rowing\, skateboarding and more\, all included in the price. Pre-schoolers (who go free) can also join in with age-appropriate versions of a variety of sports and activities.   \n \nSporting legends confirmed for 2025 include:  \n\nRugby: Ben Youngs\, Geordan Murphy\, Will Greenwood\, Austin Healey\, Alex Goode\, Sydney Gregson\, Rachael Burford \nFootball: Alexa Hunn-Phillips\, Mark O’Brien \nCricket: Graeme Swann \nHockey: Kate Richardson-Walsh\, Helen Richardson-Walsh \nNetball: Serena Guthrie\, Karen Greig \nGolf: Hannah Bowen\, Graeme Storm \nAthletics: Derek Redmond\, Jenny Meadows \nTrampolining: Amanda Parker \nBoxing: Rachael McKenzie \nJudo: Tom Lish \nRowing: Alan Campbell\, Vicki Aggar\, Tom Aggar \nLacrosse: Ashley Gloster \nSkateboarding and skating: Neil Danns\, Jenna Downing \nFitness: Suzanne Shaw \n\nHow to book  \n\nTickets are on sale festivalofsportuk.com  \nWeekend tickets cost £295 for one adult + one child aged 5-17 years\, and include 12 sports sessions per child\, access to dozens of additional turn-up-and-play activities\, plus entertainment on all three nights.   \nAccommodation options for the three nights start at £120 for a tent pitch. Pre-pitched bell tents start at £410.  \nDay tickets for Saturday and Sunday are priced at £175 per day for one adult + one child aged 5-17 years old. \nTickets can also be paid for in three instalments to help spread the cost over the year.  URL:https://www.sportstourismnews.com/events/festival-of-sport-2025/ LOCATION:Packington Hall\, Warwickshire\, CV7 7HF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 sports events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR