Cricket Australia Announces Ashes Schedule, Breaks Tradition For First Time In 43 Years

Cricket Australia Announces Ashes Schedule, Breaks Tradition For The First Time In 43 Years Photo : AP

For the first time in 43 years, Brisbane will not host an Ashes opener, Cricket Australia has confirmed. The schedule for the five Test match series has been unveiled on Wednesday and Perth ’s Optus Stadium is all set to host the first match on November 21 next year.

After 1982, this will be the first time when Brisbane will not be hosting an Ashes opener. WACA hosted the two archrivals back at that time and the Aussies have never lost a Test match at Perth.

Gabba will host the second Test, a day and night match in Brisbane for the first time. The focus will be then shifted to the Adelaide Oval where the third Test match will be staged followed by the 4th Test on Boxing Day at the MCG . The fifth and last Test match will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground ( SCG ).

Joel Morrison, CA’s Executive General Manager of Events and Operations, said, “There is already enormous excitement surrounding the 2025-26 Ashes series and we are pleased to announce the dates for the five men’s Tests to enable fans across the world to lock in their travel plans.

“Beginning with the West Test at Perth Stadium, the 2025-26 Ashes dates align with our recently released seven-year international schedule and we are grateful for the support state and territory governments are providing to enhance and grow our major events.

“The history and excitement of the Ashes make it one of world’s most iconic sporting events and we are delighted this fierce and electrifying rivalry will extend over two summers in 2025 – commencing with CommBank Women’s Ashes this summer, which includes the historic MCG day-night Test, and culminates in the men’s Ashes next summer.

“We have been inundated with requests from fans around the world wanting to travel to Australia and attend the 2025-26 Ashes series and we urge everyone to register with the Australian Cricket Family for priority access to tickets or visit the CA Travel Office to book in their travel.”

Ashes 2025-26 schedule

1st Test — Perth Stadium on November 21-25, 2025

2nd Test — The Gabba (D/N) on December 4-8, 2025

3rd Test — Adelaide Oval on December 17-21, 2025

4th Test — MCG on December 26-30, 2025

5th Test — SCG on January 4-8, 2026

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