Ben Stokes-led England will tour Australia later this year during the Australian summer of 2025/26. The two sides will battle it out for the prestigious Ashes urn, which Australia retained after a drawn series in 2023.
Australia has held the Ashes trophy since the 2017/18 season when they defeated their rivals 4-0 at home. They will hope to win their fourth consecutive home Ashes and keep the urn for another year.
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The hosts have already confirmed the tour dates and venues. The Sporting News provides you with the full schedule of the series.
When does the 2025/26 Ashes start?
The 2025/26 season's Ashes will start in Perth on November 21, 2025, followed by the Tests in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney over the next 48 days.
The Ashes 2025/26 Schedule
The 2025/26 Ashes Test series is a part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Here is the full schedule for the five-match series:
| Fixture | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| AUS vs ENG 1st Test | Nov 21-25 | Perth Stadium |
| AUS vs ENG 2nd Test (D/N) | Dec 4-8 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| AUS vs ENG 3rd Test | Dec 17-21 | Adelaide Oval |
| AUS vs ENG 4th Test | Dec 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| AUS vs ENG 5th Test | Jan 4-8 | Sydney Cricket Ground |
The Ashes: What is the current Australia vs England Head-to-Head in Tests?
Currently, the Aussies lead the charts with the most Ashes series won, 34 to England's 32, while 7 series have resulted in draws.
| Series Played | Australia wins | England win | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 34 | 32 | 7 |
| Matches Played | Australia wins | England win | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 152 | 111 | 98 |
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