ECB unveils blockbuster Ashes schedule
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Published - 23 Jul 2026, 01:47 PM• Read time - 12 mins
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the eagerly anticipated Ashes schedule, with both the men’s and women’s series set to run in parallel. The Men’s Ashes will begin at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on June 18, while the Women’s Ashes will start with a one‑off Test at Headingley on June 24.
The Ashes series returns to England after a four‑year gap, when both the men’s and women’s contests ended in ties. The Men’s Ashes concluded in a 2‑2 stalemate, while the Women’s Ashes finished level at 8‑8 on points. Australia retained the urn on both occasions.
Men's Ashes 2027 schedule
| Test | Dates | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jun 18–22 | Trent Bridge | Nottingham |
| 2nd | Jun 30–Jul 4 | Lord’s | London |
| 3rd | Jul 8–12 | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| 4th | Jul 21–25 | Rose Bowl | Southampton |
| 5th | Jul 29–Aug 2 | The Oval | London |
Women's Ashes 2027 schedule
| Match | Dates | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Test | Jun 24–27 | Headingley | Leeds |
| 1st T20I | Jul 3 | Trent Bridge | Nottingham |
| 2nd T20I | Jul 6 | The Oval | London |
| 3rd T20I | Jul 9 | Old Trafford | Manchester |
| 1st ODI | Jul 13 | Rose Bowl | Southampton |
| 2nd ODI | Jul 16 | Lord’s | London |
| 3rd ODI | Jul 19 | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
More to follow.............................