England Cricket Fixtures 2025: Full Schedule & Ashes Dates

Few cricket summers pack as much into one calendar as England’s 2025–26 season does. A five-Test home series against India in June–July, then the Ashes Down Under starting in November — seven Test matches across two hemispheres.

First Ashes Test date: November 21, 2025 · Boxing Day Test (4th Ashes): December 26, 2025 (MCG) · Fifth Ashes Test start: January 4, 2026 (SCG) · England summer 2025 opponent: India (5 Tests)

Six key facts, one pattern: England will play ten Test matches across two series, with every Ashes venue offering a different challenge.

The implication: England’s schedule demands endurance, with distinct tactical challenges in each venue.

Who is England cricket playing in summer 2025?

England vs India Test series 2025 dates and venues

• England men will play a five-Test series against India at home in summer 2025, as confirmed by the ECB (England’s cricket governing body).
• The series is scheduled for June–July 2025. Exact dates are yet to be finalised as of mid-2024.
• Expected venues: Lord’s, The Oval, Edgbaston, Trent Bridge, and Headingley – the traditional Test grounds.

England men’s ODI and T20 fixtures summer 2025

• Limited-overs matches against India are likely to follow or precede the Test series, though full schedules are pending.
• England will also play a three-match T20I series against Ireland in Dublin from September 17–21, 2025.

What are the dates of the Ashes Test match?

First Ashes Test: Perth, November 21–25, 2025

• The series opener at Perth Stadium runs from November 21 to 25, 2025 (ECB).

Second Test: Brisbane, December 4–8, 2025 (day-night)

• Returning to The Gabba, this is a day-night Test under lights (ECB).

Third Test: Adelaide, December 17–21, 2025 (day-night)

• Adelaide Oval hosts its traditional day-night Test (ECB).

Fourth Test: Melbourne, December 26–30, 2025

• The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starts December 26 (ECB).

Fifth Test: Sydney, January 4–8, 2026

• The New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground begins January 4, 2026 (ECB).

The pattern: a six-week marathon with five distinct venues, each with unique conditions that test different skill sets.

What date does the fourth Ashes test start?

The fourth Ashes Test, also known as the Boxing Day Test, begins on December 26, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (ECB).

Boxing Day Test UK start time

• Play starts at 10:30 AM AEDT (local). UK time: 11:30 PM GMT (or 12:30 AM BST depending on daylight saving).
• Session timings: morning 10:30–12:30, afternoon 1:10–3:10, evening 3:30–5:30 local.

What time does the 4th Ashes test start?

The fourth Ashes Test at the MCG starts at 10:30 AM local time (AEDT). For UK viewers, that translates to 11:30 PM GMT (or 12:30 AM BST). Sessions run: 10:30–12:30, 13:10–15:10, 15:30–17:30 local.

What date does the fifth Ashes test start?

Sydney Cricket Ground Test schedule

• The fifth Ashes Test begins on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the SCG (ECB).
• Start time: 10:30 AM AEDT (11:30 PM GMT, previous day).

New Year Test traditions

The SCG Test has been the traditional New Year fixture since the 19th century, often a series-decider in recent Ashes.

Is the Ashes test on TV?

UK broadcasters for Ashes 2025-26

• In the UK, the Ashes is broadcast live on Sky Sports (the UK’s leading sports broadcaster).
• BBC Sport holds free-to-air radio and online clip rights (highlights).

Streaming options for England cricket 2025

• Sky Sports subscribers can stream via Sky Go or Now TV.
• The India series in summer 2025 will also be on Sky Sports.

What are the England cricket fixtures 2025 venues?

Lord’s, The Oval, Edgbaston, Trent Bridge, Headingley

• England’s home Test venues for the India series in 2025: Lord’s (London), The Oval (London), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Trent Bridge (Nottingham), and Headingley (Leeds).

Ashes 2025-26 Australian venues

• Ashes venues in Australia: Perth Stadium, The Gabba (Brisbane), Adelaide Oval, MCG (Melbourne), and SCG (Sydney) – all confirmed by Cricket Australia (the sport’s national governing body).

How can I buy England cricket fixtures 2025 tickets?

Official ticket retailers for England home Tests

• Tickets for England home matches are sold through the ECB website (ecb.co.uk (the official ECB site)).
• For 2025 England vs India Tests, prices range from approximately £30 to £120, varying by venue and seat category.

Ashes 2025-26 ticket information and prices

• Ashes tickets in Australia are sold via Cricket Australia’s official ticket platform.
• Prices vary by venue and match; early bird and multi-match packages are often available.

The 2025-26 Ashes series is a five-Test contest, and we are delighted to confirm these iconic venues and dates, providing fans and players with a clear roadmap.

ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) official statement, as reported by ECB (England’s cricket governing body)

Cricket Australia is thrilled to host England for what promises to be a thrilling Ashes series across five of the world’s best Test venues.

Cricket Australia fixture release, per Cricket Australia (the sport’s national governing body)

For England fans, the 2025–26 schedule is a test of endurance and planning. With seven Test matches across two continents, those who act early for tickets and streaming subscriptions will have the smoothest experience. For travelers eyeing the Ashes, booking flights and accommodation for November–January is the difference between catching the action live or watching from home.

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