BOXING DAY TEST TICKETS 2025/2026

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Summer is all about long days, warm evenings and of course, the return of the cricket.

Last years 2024 Boxing Day Test saw rivals Australia and India go head to head.

Boxing Day Test Match

The Boxing Day Test match is the biggest match on the Australian cricketing calendar. Held in Melbourne, Australia, involving the Australian cricket team and the national team, which is touring Australia that summer. It begins annually on Boxing Day (26 December) and is played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Boxing Day. MCG. Ashes. It doesn’t get any better than this, does it? The fourth Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day, where Australia and England will clash in front of a massive crowd, expected to exceed 95,000 on Day 1.

This is the pinnacle of Test cricket—the showpiece series on the showpiece day of the sport. Boxing Day at the MCG has a legendary history, with each year delivering unforgettable moments. From Scott Boland’s magical 6/7 spell to dismiss England in 2021, to the late Shane Warne’s 700th Test wicket and Don Bradman’s iconic 270 not out, the MCG has hosted countless Ashes moments that will forever live in cricket lore.

The English team has a proud history at the MCG, with 20 victories over the years to Australia’s 28, plus 9 drawn matches. The atmosphere of the MCG, combined with the history of the ground, often brings out the best in the English side, with memorable performances across the decades.

The MCG, located just 1km from Melbourne’s city centre, is at the heart of one of the world’s greatest sporting precincts, making this Ashes Test an unmissable event for any cricket fan. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, being at this iconic venue on Boxing Day is a bucket-list experience you won’t forget.

Going to the cricket is about more than watching the match itself. It’s about enjoying the atmosphere and having a terrific time with mates or your family. It’s the best way to spend a boxing day in Australia, so get yourself tickets to the test match.

The Boxing Day Test has been the staging ground for some memorable cricket moments, such as Andrew Symonds’ maiden test 100, the classically hilarious ‘Nice Gary’ wicket and even Warnie’s 700th wicket. It’s certainly not a day to miss for a serious cricket fan, and there’s no better way to enjoy it than by being there and seeing it all up close. 

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To secure you and your mates the best seats in the house, Ticket Merchant has got you covered. Check out the dates above for all Ashes tickets, including the famous Boxing Day Test. You won’t want to miss it.