Second Test at Emirates Old Trafford Scrapped; Women’s Ashes Series Announced
England will begin their quest to regain the men's Ashes from Australia on June 18, 2027, with the first Test set to take place at Trent Bridge. The women’s series kicks off a day later, starting with a four-day game at Headingley.
The full schedule includes matches at Lord’s, Edgbaston, and the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, culminating at Kia Oval from July 29-30. England's men will prepare for the Ashes by facing Bangladesh in a one-off Test on June 28. Australia’s warm-up game against the England Lions is set for June 7-10.
Men’s Ashes Schedule
- June 18-22: First Test, Trent Bridge
- June 30-July 4: Second Test, Lord's
- July 8-12: Third Test, Edgbaston
- July 21-25: Fourth Test, Southampton
- July 29-August 2: Fifth Test, Kia Oval
Women’s Ashes Schedule
- June 24-27: Headingley
- July 3: Trent Bridge (start of women’s series)
- July 6: Kia Oval
- July 9: Emirates Old Trafford
- July 13: Southampton
- July 16: Lord's
- July 20: Edgbaston (end of women’s series)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will There Be an Ashes Test in Old Trafford?
No, Emirates Old Trafford was not selected to host any of the men's Ashes Tests in 2027.
How Will the Points Be Awarded for the Women’s Series?
The series will be multi-format, with a Test win worth four points and each white-ball game victory valued at two points.