Christmas starts early for cricket fans. The Ashes 2025/26 get under way in November and will be a constant throughout the festive period.
Tours to Australia tend to be bruising experiences for England but there is a feeling that this one could be different.
There is an aggression and confidence to Ben Stokes' squad that few touring groups before them have had, which, when combined with the talent they possess, could help them put an end to years of hurt in the hostile conditions down under.
Australia are proven winners, however, and will be desperate to avoid losing an Ashes series at home for the first time since 2010/11.
After retaining the urn, the source of one of sport's greatest rivalries, thanks to a 2-2 draw in England in 2023, the Aussies will do all they can to keep hold of it this winter.
RadioTimes.com rounds up everything we know about the next Ashes series including dates, locations and venues.
When is the next Ashes series?
The next Ashes series will start on Friday 21st November 2025 and could finish as late as Thursday 8th January 2026.
The full schedule for all five Tests are below.
Where is The Ashes held next?
The Ashes 2025/26 will be held in Australia, meaning UK-based fans must prepare to have their body clocks sent for a spin with overnight matches.
The five host cities are Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
The Ashes schedule 2025/26
Coverage on TNT Sports and discovery+
1st Test: Australia v England
Date: Friday 21st November 2025 – Tuesday 25th November 2025.
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Time: 2:30am start in the UK
2nd Test: Australia v England (day/night)
Date: Thursday 4th December 2025 – Monday 8th December 2025
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Time: 4:30am start in the UK
3rd Test: Australia v England
Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025 – Sunday 21st December 2025
Venue: Adelaide Oval
Time: 12am start in the UK
4th Test: Australia v England
Date: Thursday 25th December 2025 – Monday 29th December 2025
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Time: 11:30pm start in the UK
5th Test: Australia v England
Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 – Thursday 8th January 2026
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
Time: 11:30pm
TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
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