England confirms schedule for the 2027 Ashes series
England has announced the full schedule for the 2027 Ashes, with the England and Wales Cricket Board confirming dates and venues for both the men’s and women’s series against Australia, reports BritPanorama.
The series marks a significant moment for English cricket as the men’s and women’s Ashes will occur simultaneously. Both teams aim to reclaim the much-coveted urns after disappointing performances during their last fixtures in Australia.
The men’s team will start their campaign on June 18 at Trent Bridge, looking to move on from a heavy 4-1 series defeat during the 2025-26 tour. The five-Test series is anticipated to be a crucial battleground for England to assert dominance on home soil.
The subsequent matches will follow at Lord’s and Edgbaston before a notable fourth Test takes place at Southampton’s Utilita Bowl from July 21, marking the venue’s inaugural hosting of a men’s Ashes Test. The series will conclude at The Kia Oval, starting on July 29.
Preparing for Australia’s visit, England’s cricket calendar will include a packed international programme. A five-match ODI series against Pakistan is scheduled for May 15-26, followed by a standalone Test against Bangladesh at Lord’s on May 28.
Post-Ashes, England’s schedule continues with an eight-match white-ball series against New Zealand, commencing on September 7 with three ODIs and five T20 internationals, culminating on September 25.
Meanwhile, the England Women’s team seeks to reassert their position after a challenging Ashes campaign in Australia, where they faced a devastating 16-0 whitewash across formats. Their quest to reclaim the Ashes begins with a one-off Test at Headingley on June 24, transitioning to T20 matches at Trent Bridge, The Kia Oval, and Emirates Old Trafford.
The Women’s Ashes will be decided through three ODIs, the first of which is set for July 13 at Southampton, before making its way to Lord’s and concluding at Edgbaston on July 20. This summer promises to be pivotal, with both teams striving to make their mark against a formidable Australian side.
In a sport where fortunes can shift in an instant, the Ashes always draw fierce rivalries, setting the stage for gripping contests that resonate beyond the boundary. One can only wonder how the drama unfolds when past struggles pave the way for an exciting new chapter.
