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The England and Wales Cricket Board has released the full schedule for the 2027 Men's Ashes series, confirming that no Tests will be held in the north of England. Old Trafford and Headingley were excluded from the men's fixtures, a decision previously criticised by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. The five-match series begins at Trent Bridge on 18 June, followed by matches at Lord's, Edgbaston, The Utilita Bowl in Southampton, and the Kia Oval. The women's multi-format Ashes will run concurrently from 24 June.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board has finalised the schedule for the 2027 Ashes, confirming all five Test matches will be staged in the Midlands and south of England, with historic northern venues excluded from the men’s fixture list.
Background
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has finalised the fixture list for the 2027 Men's Ashes series, confirming a five-match Test schedule that excludes venues in the north of England. This decision, which excludes Old Trafford and Headingley from the men's fixtures, has drawn criticism from Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. The series is set to commence at Trent Bridge on 18 June 2027, with subsequent matches at Lord's, Edgbaston, The Utilita Bowl in Southampton, and the Kia Oval. Concurrently, the multi-format Women's Ashes will begin at Headingley on 24 June 2027. The announcement also details warm-up fixtures, including a one-off Test for England against Bangladesh and a match for Australia against England Lions.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has finalised the fixture list for the 2027 Men's Ashes series, confirming a five-match Test schedule that excludes venues in the north of England. This decision, which excludes Old Trafford and Headingley from the men's fixtures, has dra
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Key entities: England, Australia, Trent Bridge, Lord's, Edgbaston, Southampton, Kia Oval, Old Trafford.
2027-05 (May): England plays a five-match ODI series against Pakistan 2027-05-28 to 2027-06-01: Warm-up Test: England vs Bangladesh at Lord's 2027-06-07 to 2027-06-10: Warm-up match: Australia vs England Lions at Old Trafford 2027-06-09: Men's World Test Championship final schedu
Timeline
England plays a five-match ODI series against Pakistan
Warm-up Test: England vs Bangladesh at Lord's
Warm-up match: Australia vs England Lions at Old Trafford
Men's World Test Championship final scheduled at The Oval (subject to Australia's qualification)
Start of the 2027 Men's Ashes series at Trent Bridge
Start of the Women's multi-format Ashes series at Headingley
England concludes summer with T20s and ODIs against New Zealand