2027 Ashes Fixtures Announced for Both Men’s and Women’s Teams

England’s cricketing calendar for 2027 features a landmark double‑header of Ashes series, with both the men’s and women’s sides set to host Australia on home soil. The men’s squad, still smarting from the 4-1 defeat they suffered in the 2025‑26 tour of Australia, will look to reclaim the urn and restore national pride.

Their campaign kicks off at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, where the first Test is scheduled to begin on June 18 and run through June 22. This opening match offers the English bowlers a chance to exploit familiar conditions and set the tone for the rest of the series. Following the Nottingham showdown, the second and third Tests will move to two of the country’s most iconic venues. Lord’s, the "Home of Cricket," will host the second Test from June 30 to July 4, while Edgbaston in Birmingham will stage the third encounter from July 8 to July 12.

Both grounds are steeped in Ashes history and will provide a classic backdrop for what promises to be a fiercely contested series. A historic twist arrives with the fourth Test, which will be played at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. This will be the first time a men’s Ashes Test is held at this venue, and the match is slated for July 21‑25.

The novelty of the location adds an extra layer of intrigue, as players and fans alike will be eager to see how the pitch behaves under the pressure of an Ashes battle. The series will close out at the Kia Oval in London, with the final Test scheduled from July 29 to August 2, giving England a chance to either cement a comeback or fall short of their redemption goals. In the lead‑up to the Ashes, England will fine‑tune their preparations with a short white‑ball itinerary. A five‑match One‑Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan is set for May 15‑26, providing valuable limited‑overs practice.

Immediately after, the English side will face Bangladesh in a one‑off Test at Lord’s from May 28, allowing the players to adjust to the longer format before the Ashes commence. The summer schedule wraps up on September 25 with an eight‑match white‑ball series against New Zealand, comprising three ODIs and five T20 Internationals, beginning on September 7.

The women’s team faces a similarly steep climb after being swept 16‑0 in the 2025 series down under. Their quest to end a 13‑year Ashes drought begins with a single Test at Headingley in Leeds, running from June 24 to June 27. This traditional venue will host the women’s first encounter, offering a chance to set a solid foundation for the multi‑format series that follows.

The women's series then shifts to the shorter formats. The first T20 International will be played at Trent Bridge on July 3, followed by a second T20I at the Kia Oval on July 6, and a third at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on July 9. These three matches will test the English side’s adaptability and skill in the fast‑paced version of the game, with each venue presenting its own unique challenges. The final leg of the women’s Ashes will be contested in the one‑day format.

The first ODI is scheduled for July 13 at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, the second for July 16 at Lord’s, and the third for July 20 at Edgbaston. These matches will determine the overall winner of the women’s series, as points from the Test, T20Is, and ODIs are aggregated to decide the Ashes holder.

All fixtures are listed in UK and Ireland local times. The men’s Test schedule is as follows: - First Test: Friday 18 June – Tuesday 22 June, 11:00 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham - Second Test: Wednesday 30 June – Sunday 4 July, 11:00 – Lord’s - Third Test: Thursday 8 July – Monday 12 July, 11:00 – Edgbaston, Birmingham - Fourth Test: Wednesday 21 July – Sunday 25 July, 11:00 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton - Fifth Test: Thursday 29 July – Monday 2 August, 11:00 – The Kia Oval, London The women’s schedule is: - Test: Thursday 24 June – Sunday 27 June, 11:00 – Headingley, Leeds - T20I 1: Saturday 3 July, 19:00 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham - T20I 2: Tuesday 6 July, 18:30 – The Kia Oval, London - T20I 3: Friday 9 July, 19:00 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester - ODI 1: Tuesday 13 July, 13:00 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton - ODI 2: Friday 16 July, 13:00 – Lord’s - ODI 3: Tuesday 20 July, 13:00 – Edgbaston, Birmingham These fixtures set the stage for a summer of high‑stakes cricket, with both the men’s and women’s teams aiming to rewrite recent history and bring the Ashes back to English soil. The blend of traditional venues and new locations, combined with a packed schedule of Tests, T20Is, and ODIs, ensures that fans will be treated to a comprehensive showcase of the sport’s various formats and the relentless pursuit of glory by both England sides.