Cricket Australia has officially unveiled the dates for the highly anticipated 2025-26 Men’s Ashes series. The five-match series will begin with the “West Test” at Perth Stadium, scheduled from November 21 to November 25, 2025. This announcement was made at an event at Scarborough Beach, Perth, in collaboration with the WA Government.
The series will continue with the day-night Test at the Gabba in Brisbane (December 4-8), followed by the traditional Christmas Test at Adelaide Oval (December 17-21). The Melbourne Boxing Day Test (December 26-30) and the New Year’s Test in Sydney (January 4-8) will also maintain their iconic time slots.
Boosting Tourism and Scheduling Certainty
The dates for the 2025-26 Ashes align with Cricket Australia’s newly developed seven-year scheduling plan, which aims to offer greater certainty for international matches. This initiative helps ensure that governments and tourism departments can actively participate in growing cricket events across the country.
Although the immediate focus is on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the early release of the Ashes schedule allows fans—especially those traveling from abroad or interstate—ample time to organize their itineraries. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are already showing immense interest in watching Australia and England face off in one of the sport’s oldest rivalries.
Excitement Building Ahead of the Series
Joel Morrison, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager for Events and Operations, expressed excitement about the upcoming series. He encouraged fans to lock in their travel plans early by registering for priority access to tickets. Morrison emphasized the global appeal of the Ashes, describing it as one of the most iconic sporting events.
Western Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, Rita Saffioti, also highlighted the significance of hosting the opening Test at Perth Stadium. She noted the strong cricketing tradition in Western Australia and encouraged English fans to take advantage of the direct London-Perth flight and explore the region’s attractions during their stay.
2025-26 Ashes Series Schedule
- West Test (Perth): Nov 21-25, 2025
- Day/Night Test (Brisbane): Dec 4-8, 2025
- Christmas Test (Adelaide): Dec 17-21, 2025
- Boxing Day Test (Melbourne): Dec 26-30, 2025
- New Year’s Test (Sydney): Jan 4-8, 2026
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