England to host Australia in men's and women's Ash...

By Ishaan Kapoor — 23 July 2026 — 3 min read

Ashes Series to Commence in June

The England men’s team is scheduled to begin their Ashes campaign against Australia at Trent Bridge on June 18. The women’s Ashes series will follow shortly after, starting six days later. Both series are set to run concurrently through June and July, mirroring the schedule from 2023.

The men’s series will see the second Test at Lord’s from June 30, followed by the third at Edgbaston on July 8. The Utilita Bowl in Southampton is slated to become the tenth UK ground to host a men’s Ashes Test, with the fourth Test beginning on July 21. The series will conclude at the Kia Oval from July 29.

The multi-format women’s Ashes will take place from June 24 to July 20. This series will open with a four-day game at Headingley on June 24. This marks the first time a women’s Ashes Test will be held in Leeds since 2001. The women’s teams will also compete in three T20 matches starting July 3 at Trent Bridge, The Oval, and Old Trafford, and three One-Day Internationals beginning July 13 at Southampton, Lord’s, and Edgbaston.

Preparations and Other Fixtures

England men will prepare for the Ashes by playing Bangladesh in a one-off Test at Lord’s, starting May 28. Australia is scheduled for a warm-up game against England Lions at Old Trafford from June 7-10. This warm-up match is part of a new reciprocal agreement between the countries to arrange a “high-quality opposition at an international venue.”

The ICC World Test Championship Final is also set to take place at The Oval from June 9. This will be the second time The Oval has hosted the final. If Australia reaches the final, their warm-up game against England Lions will be reviewed.

The England men’s summer schedule for 2027 will commence with a five-match ODI series against Pakistan in May. Their season will conclude with three T20s and five ODIs against New Zealand in September, serving as preparation for the 50-over World Cup in October. The England women’s team will host Bangladesh for a three-match T20 series and a three-match ODI series in September.

Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins Credit: bbc.com

Series Details and Venue Information

In the multi-format women’s Ashes, a victory in the Test match is worth four points, while each win in a white-ball game contributes two points. The men’s Ashes schedule does not include any Tests in the north of England, as Emirates Old Trafford and Headingley were not selected to host these matches. This decision was noted in 2023.

The England and Wales Cricket Board also announced on Wednesday that an England men’s mixed disability team will play Australia next summer, with specific dates and venues to be confirmed. This inclusion is highlighted as a significant moment within the cricketing landscape.

Australia’s schedule leading up to the Ashes includes hosting Bangladesh for two Tests in August, touring South Africa for three Tests in October, hosting New Zealand for four Tests at the turn of the year, competing in five Tests in India in January and February, and staging a one-off Test against England in March to mark 150 years of Test cricket.

The 2027 men’s Ashes schedule is as follows:

June 18-22: First Test, Trent Bridge, 11:00 BST
June 30-July 4: Second Test, Lord’s, 11:00 BST
July 8-12: Third Test, Edgbaston, 11:00 BST
July 21-25: Fourth Test, Southampton, 11:00 BST
July 29-August 2: Fifth Test, Kia Oval, 11:00 BST

The 2027 women’s Ashes schedule includes:

Test: June 24-27: Headingley, 11:00 BST
T20 Series: July 3: Trent Bridge, 19:00 BST; July 6: Kia Oval, 18:30 BST; July 9: Emirates Old Trafford, 19:00 BST
ODI Series: July 13: Southampton, 13:00 BST; July 16: Lord’s, 13:00 BST; July 20: Edgbaston, 13:00 BST

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