Men’s Ashes 2027 schedule: Dates, start date, venues and full fixtures for England vs Australia Test series
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The ECB has confirmed the complete schedule for the 2027 Men’s Ashes series.
- England will host Australia in a five-Test series from June 18 to August 2, 2027.
- Trent Bridge will stage the opening Test, while The Oval hosts the series finale.
- The Utilita Bowl (Rose Bowl) will host its first-ever men’s Ashes Test.
2027 Ashes schedule: Start date, full fixtures and venues
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially announced the schedule for the 2027 Men’s Ashes, with England set to host Australia in a five-Test series beginning on June 18, 2027.
England will be hoping to reclaim the Ashes urn after suffering a comprehensive 4-1 defeat in Australia during the 2026-27 Ashes series.
The iconic five-match Test series will begin at Trent Bridge in Nottingham before moving to Lord’s, Edgbaston, the Utilita Bowl (Rose Bowl) and finally, The Oval, which will once again host the decisive fifth Test.
In a historic announcement, the Utilita Bowl will host a men’s Ashes Test for the first time.
2027 Ashes schedule: Full fixtures
TestDatesVenueCity1st TestJune 18-22, 2027Trent BridgeNottingham2nd TestJune 30-July 4, 2027Lord’sLondon3rd TestJuly 8-12, 2027EdgbastonBirmingham4th TestJuly 21-25, 2027Utilita BowlSouthampton5th TestJuly 29-August 2, 2027The OvalLondon
2027 Ashes start date
The 2027 Ashes will begin on Friday, June 18, 2027, with the first Test taking place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
The five-match series will run until August 2, giving both teams just over six weeks to battle for one of cricket’s most prestigious trophies.
2027 Ashes Test venues list
Five iconic English venues will host the 2027 Ashes.
- Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Lord’s, London
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Utilita Bowl, Southampton
- The Oval, London
Which month will the 2027 Ashes be played?
The 2027 Ashes will be played across June, July and August.
The series begins in the second half of June, with the final Test concluding in early August, fitting into England’s traditional home Test calendar before preparations for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup begin later in the summer.
When do 2027 Ashes tickets go on sale?
The ECB has not yet announced ticket sale dates for the 2027 Ashes.
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