The tour kicks off in New Zealand against the Māori All Blacks on Saturday 5 July, the third time the two teams have met. The first game between Māori and Scotland was played at Murrayfield in 1998, with a return match two years later when the hosts edged a narrow encounter 18-15 in New Plymouth.

The tour then moves to Fiji where Scotland will play their first game on Fijian soil since 2017 (Saturday 12 July). Fiji won that game in Suva at the end of Gregor Townsend’s first summer tour as Scotland head coach, but Scotland have won the last two encounters at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, most recently in last year’s Autumn Nations Series when they ran out 57-17 winners, with Darcy Graham scoring four tries.

The tour ends back in New Zealand where Scotland take on Samoa at the historic Eden Park in Auckland (Friday 18 July). Although Scotland won 34-0 when they last met (in the 2019 Rugby World Cup) there have been some very close games over the years, from the draw in 1995, the Scots’one-point win in 2012 and the three-point win at Rugby World Cup 2015, and Samoa’s 27-16 win in 2013.

Fiji v Scotland in Suva on the 2017 Summer Tour

The Summer Tour gives players the chance to impress on the international stage, with last year’s Tour of the Americas seeing 11 players make their Scotland debut. It was a catalyst for many to shine in the national jersey, such as Max Williamson who produced a stand-out performance against South Africa and Gregor Brown, who went on to play in every Guinness Six Nations match this year.

“With the Lions tour happening at the same time,” said Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, “I’m expecting that we will have to call up some players that weren’t involved in the Guinness Six Nations. But it will be an experienced group overall that we are planning to take out on tour, as we know these are three very tough games for us.”

Looking at the fixtures, Townsend said: “It’s the first time since 2000 that we’ve been to New Zealand, and spending time in a country with such a deep rugby culture is such a unique and special experience. There are players and coaches within our group who have never been there before, and I know they are looking forward to the opportunity as well as the challenges we will face on the Tour.

“Playing against the Māori All Blacks will be a proper introduction to New Zealand rugby and they will provide a strong test, especially in the contact area.

“Fiji have shown over the past few seasons that they are a rising force in world rugby and will relish the chance of playing a Six Nations country at home. We will be challenged in attack and defence as well as very different weather conditions that we are used to in the northern hemisphere.”

“Finally, Samoa are one of the most physical teams in world rugby with how hard they hit in the tackle. They were very competitive at the World Cup in 2023 and secured an impressive win over Italy last summer. Playing at Eden Park is a wonderful opportunity for both teams and it will be a great setting to end our tour of the South Pacific.”

The Scotland squad on a school visit, Summer Tour 2017

Scotland’s 2025 Summer Tour: Fixtures

Māori All Blacks v Scotland
Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei
Saturday 5 July 2025, kick-off 3.35pm (local time)
(Saturday 5 July, kick-off 4.35am UK time)

Tickets are available now from AllBlacks.com

Fiji v Scotland
HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
Saturday 12 July 2025, kick-off 3pm (local time)
(Saturday 12 July 2025, kick-off 4am UK time)

Samoa v Scotland
Eden Park, Auckland
Friday 18 July 2025, kick-off 8.05pm (local time)
(Friday 18 July 2025, kick-off 9.05am UK time)

Broadcast arrangements are still to be confirmed.