What is The Ashes?

The Ashes is a test match between England and Australia, dating back to 1882 when Australia came out Victorious at The Oval. This was a major moment in cricket history, being our first win on British soil. As a result, the British media satirically announced their pledge to “regain those ashes”, coining the name for the particular tour—though it took a number of years for the term to catch one. Taking the banter even further, a group of Melbournians handed the English captain an urn after several wins by our Commonwealth opponents.

The Ashes is a five-test series that takes place every two years, alternating between England and Australia. If the series ends in a draw, the country currently holding the Ashes retains the trophy.

Over the centuries, there have been 72 Ashes series: Australia having won 34, and England 32, though there have been 6 drawn series as well. Being the cricket-loving country that we are, and with a rich history to celebrate, there are a number of cricket grounds in Australia.

In Victoria, there’s the Melbourne Cricket Ground/MCG, in Adelaide: the Adelaide Oval, the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Optus Stadium in Perth and Blundstone Arena, Hobart. Women's Ashes grounds in recent years include Manuka Oval, Canberra; North Sydney Oval, Sydney; and Junction Oval, Melbourne. Whichever team you’re batting for at the next tournament, choose Ticket Merchant to get you there; your reliable provider of resold tickets without the risk.

Australia has a longstanding reputation for having some of the best cricket players in the world, which is why we’re always eager to supply our customers with some of the best cricket matches and the best seats available.

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Home to many historic matches and milestones, Ticket Merchant supplies tickets to some of England’s most renowned cricket grounds, including Edgbaston, Lord’s Headingley, Old Trafford, and the Oval. Plus, there are tons of matches to be found in your city: with plenty of test cricket tickets on offer in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney.

When is the next Ashes series?

The next Ashes series will take place in Australia from November 2025 and finish in January 2026.

Where is The Ashes held next?

The Ashes 2025/26 will be held in Australia, meaning English fans must prepare for very late nights if they don't travel down under. The Ashes will be held at The MCG, The Gabba, Adelaide Oval, Optus Stadium and The SCG.

The Ashes schedule 2025/26

1st Test - Perth - November 21-25, 2025
2nd Test - Brisbane (D/N) - December 4-8, 2025
3rd Test - Adelaide - December 17-21, 2025
4th Test - Melbourne - December 26-30, 2025
5th Test - Sydney - January 4-8, 2026

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