First off: Which Lions? We have two majestic beasts here. The Detroit Lions of the NFL? Or the British & Irish Lions rugby squad? See? Already tricky.
If you mean Detroit, the answer depends on the sun and the league. NFL kickoffs are rarely on time. They lie. They say 1:00 PM, but it’s really 1:02.
Why? Commercials. Also, a guy named "Clete" might need to check the ball pressure. Again. Just add two minutes to whatever you read.
Rugby? Oh, It's Wild.
Now, the British & Irish Lions? Their start time is a mystery wrapped in a kilt. They play in New Zealand, South Africa, or Australia. That means your local time is 3:00 AM on a Tuesday.
Quirky fact: The Lions' games last longer than an NFL game. Not because of play. Because the referee has to explain every penalty in three languages. One for the crowd, one for the players, one for the grass.
You will wake up for the kick-off. You will watch a scrum. Then you will fall asleep. The final score will be 15-12. You will never know how.
