The Ashes 2025/26 Schedule: One of the oldest rivalries in cricket – The Ashes has been played between England and Australia since 1882.
The five-match test series is played every two years, alternating between the powerhouses (England and Australia) of the game. Known for intense cricket competition, tradition and iconic moments, it is considered one of the most prestigious contests in red-ball cricket.
The previous edition of The Ashes was played in 2023, where the tournament ended with a 2-2 draw. Australia retained the Ashes trophy, having won the 2021-22 edition.
Ben Stokes-led England will be hunting for their first Ashes series win in Australia since 2010-11. With Pat Cummins being ruled out for the first test, Steven Smith has stepped up as the skipper.
Cricket Fans who are interested in viewing the match from the stadium can book tickets to enjoy real real-time experience. Those who miss the stadium experience can watch the high-thrilling contest games, which will be live-streamed across various locations.
The Ashes 2025/26 Schedule
As per The Ashes 2025/26 schedule, the first test match will be played on November 21-25, 2025, at Perth Stadium, Perth.
| Date | Match | Venue | GMT/Local |
| Nov 21-25, 2025 | Australia vs England, 1st Match | Perth Stadium, Perth | 02:30 AM / 10:30 AM |
| Dec 04-08, 2025 | Australia vs England, 2nd Match | The Gabba, Brisbane | 04:00 AM / 02:00 PM |
| Dec 17-21, 2025 | Australia vs England, 3rd Match | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 12:00 AM / 11:00 AM |
| Dec 26-30, 2025 | Australia vs England, 4th Match | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 12:00 AM / 11:00 AM |
| Jan 04-08, 2026 | Australia vs England, 5th Match | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 12:00 AM / 11:00 AM |
Also Read: The Ashes Winners List Since 1882 – Including Player of Series Winners
The Ashes 2025/26 Squad
Australia Squad for 4th Test: Steve Smith (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Todd Murphy, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster
England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood
