When is The Ashes Cricket Test Series Start?
📅 The Ashes Cricket Test Series Start Calendar (2027)
| Year | Day | Date | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Fri | June 18, 2027 | 280 days |
The next men’s Ashes Cricket Test Series starts on Friday, June 18, 2027.
England and Australia will open the 2027 Ashes at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England. The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed the date, venue and full five-Test schedule. The first Test is scheduled for June 18–22, with play beginning at 11:00 a.m. local time.
When Does the Next Ashes Series Start?
The 2027 men’s Ashes begins on Friday, June 18, 2027. This is a confirmed date rather than an estimate.
The opening Test will be played at Trent Bridge, where England and Australia are scheduled to compete for up to five days. The match may finish earlier if a result is reached before the fifth day.
- Series: England Men vs Australia Men
- Opening date: Friday, June 18, 2027
- First Test dates: June 18–22, 2027
- First venue: Trent Bridge
- Location: Nottingham, England
- Scheduled start time: 11:00 a.m. local time
- Number of Tests: Five
2027 Ashes Test Schedule
| Test | Dates | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Test | June 18–22, 2027 | Trent Bridge | Nottingham |
| Second Test | June 30–July 4, 2027 | Lord’s | London |
| Third Test | July 8–12, 2027 | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| Fourth Test | July 21–25, 2027 | Utilita Bowl | Southampton |
| Fifth Test | July 29–August 2, 2027 | Kia Oval | London |
The series is scheduled to run from June 18 through August 2, 2027. The final date assumes that the fifth Test reaches its scheduled fifth day.
Where Will the Ashes Series Begin?
The first Test will take place at Trent Bridge, a cricket ground in West Bridgford, close to central Nottingham. It will be the venue’s first men’s Ashes Test since 2015.
Ticket holders should check the venue’s entry instructions before travelling. Gate-opening times, permitted bag sizes, prohibited items and transport notices are normally published closer to the match.
2027 Ashes Tickets
The ECB’s international ticket ballot for the 2027 home season is scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. on September 2, 2026 and close at 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2026.
Successful ballot applicants will receive purchasing windows in October. Any remaining tickets are scheduled to enter general sale at 10:00 a.m. on October 14, 2026, subject to availability.
Some grounds may operate their own membership periods, priority windows or slightly different ballot arrangements. Supporters should use the official ECB 2027 ticket page and the website of the relevant host venue rather than buying through unverified sellers.
Can One Ticket Cover the Entire Test?
A Test match can last for as many as five days, but tickets are commonly sold for an individual day. A ticket for day one does not normally provide entry on the remaining days unless it is explicitly sold as part of a multi-day package.
Buyers should check the selected match day, seating area, age category and refund terms before completing an order.
How to Watch the 2027 Ashes
The ECB has announced that England’s 2027 home internationals will be shown live on Sky in the United Kingdom. Cricket Australia has stated that the men’s Ashes will be televised by the Nine Network for Australian audiences.
Streaming services, radio coverage, highlights and broadcasters in other countries may be announced closer to the series. Viewers outside the United Kingdom and Australia should check local listings once regional rights are confirmed.
Is the March 2027 Australia–England Test Part of the Ashes?
No. Australia and England will play a separate 150th Anniversary Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from March 11–15, 2027. That commemorative match is not the opening Test of the Ashes series.
The Ashes itself begins in England on June 18, 2027, at Trent Bridge.
Common Questions About the Ashes Start Date
How many matches are in the 2027 Ashes?
The men’s series contains five Test matches. They will be played in Nottingham, London, Birmingham and Southampton, with London hosting two Tests.
When does the first Ashes Test finish?
The first Test is scheduled to finish on Tuesday, June 22, 2027. It can end sooner if either team wins before the fifth day.
When does the full Ashes series finish?
The fifth Test at the Kia Oval is scheduled for July 29–August 2, 2027. August 2 is the latest scheduled playing day.
Have later Ashes start dates been announced?
Venues have been selected for England’s 2031 home Ashes series, but exact match dates have not been published. No unconfirmed 2031 date has therefore been included in the countdown.
