Ashes 2025/2026 Schedule, Venues, And Other Details: Cricket Australia has finalized the Ashes tour dates in 2025/26. In a historic shift, the opening Test will be played at the Perth Stadium for the first time. This is in contrast to the customary Brisbane’s Gabba tour, which has been traditionally practiced for over four decades. The transition to Perth is reflective of the increasing usage of the modern facility, which was opened in 2017.
This five-test series between the Australians against the English is sure to provide another epic contest. This Annual Series is one of the most intriguing competitions in cricket. With both countries competing for the Ashes at any particular time, and it has remained so. England will want to get the trophy back, while Australia will not want to lose it at home.
2025-26 Ashes Schedule, Venues:
1st Test: November 21-25, 2025, Perth Stadium, Perth
2nd Test: December 4-8, 2025, The Gabba, Brisbane (Day-Night)
3rd Test: December 17-21, 2025, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
4th Test: December 26-30, 2025, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
5th Test: January 4-8, 2026, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney.
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In a historic turn, all eyes will now turn to the city of Perth as it hosts the first Ashes Test. It is indicative of its recent rise to prominence as an international cricket venue. The second test at the Gabba will be under lights and played with a pink ball; that would be a day-night test. Both the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the New Year Test at the SCG continues to be firm favorites on the Australian Summer’s calendar.
