The 2027 men’s Ashes schedule is officially out, and one thing is glaringly obvious: there will be no Tests played in the north of England. This decision, which sees Emirates Old Trafford and Headingley left off the list, has already drawn serious fire, notably from Andy Burnham, then the mayor of Greater Manchester and now the prime minister. Talk about making waves before a ball is even bowled!
England’s Uphill Climb for the Urn
England will kick off their quest to regain the men’s Ashes from Australia at Trent Bridge on June 18, 2027. The second Test is set for Lord’s on June 30, with the third following at Edgbaston on July 8. Get this: the Utilita Bowl in Southampton is about to become the tenth UK ground to host a men’s Ashes Test when the fourth match starts on July 21. The whole series wraps up at the Kia Oval from July 29. England is facing a tough road, having lost 4-1 in Australia last winter, and they’re still without a Test coach after sacking Brendon McCullum. Before the Ashes drama, England will prep with a one-off Test against Bangladesh at Lord’s starting May 28. Meanwhile, Australia gets a warm-up game against England Lions at Old Trafford from June 7-10, part of a new agreement for “high-quality opposition.” Oh, and Old Trafford, which was supposed to host a Test in 2027, will now host an ODI against Pakistan instead.
The Women’s Ashes: A Chance to Rewrite History
The multi-format Women’s Ashes is running right alongside the men’s series, just like in 2023, from June 24 to July 20. England women are desperate for a win after a brutal 16-0 loss in Australia in 2025; they haven’t won an Ashes Test since way back in 2014. Their series starts with a four-day game at Headingley on June 24. They’ll also battle it out in three T20s, starting July 3 at Trent Bridge, then The Oval, and finally Old Trafford. Three one-day internationals round out the series, beginning July 13 at Southampton, followed by Lord’s, and Edgbaston. In this multi-format setup, a Test victory is huge, netting four points, while each white-ball win is worth two points. Every single match is going to be critical for them to turn things around.
Beyond the Ashes: A Packed Summer Schedule
It’s not just the Ashes dominating the summer. England men start their 2027 summer with a five-match ODI series against Pakistan in May. Then, after the Ashes, they’ll face New Zealand in September with three T20s and five ODIs, gearing up for the 50-over World Cup in October. Don’t forget, the men’s World Test Championship final is at The Oval from June 9, and Australia’s warm-up game could get reviewed if they make it. The England women will also host Bangladesh for a three-match T20 series and a three-match ODI series in September. So get ready, cricket fans, because 2027 is going to be packed. It all kicks off with England facing Bangladesh on May 28, before the real battle for the Ashes begins on June 18. England’s got a lot to prove, and with Australia coming to town, every match is going to matter.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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