Get ready for some classic cricketing drama because Trent Bridge in Nottingham is officially kicking off the 2027 men’s Ashes series, with England playing host to holder Australia. The dates just dropped, and while we’ve known the five grounds for a bit, the full schedule is now out there.
The Fixture List Is Set, And There’s History to Match
The first test at Trent Bridge is locked in for June 18-22. If you’re an England fan, this stadium brings good vibes. England has actually won its last three Ashes tests there, including a seriously memorable one in 2015 when Australia got bowled out for a shocking 60 runs. Talk about setting a tone! After that opener, the action shifts to Lord’s for the second test from June 30-July 4. Then, it’s a tight turnaround, just four days, before the third test at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 8-12. The fourth test is making history with Southampton’s Rose Bowl getting its men’s Ashes debut from July 21-25. That makes it the tenth British ground to host a men’s Ashes test. The whole series wraps up at The Oval from July 29-August 2.
Northern Cities Are Fuming Over This Snub
But hold up, not everyone is thrilled about these picks. There’s been some serious contention about Nottingham being the most northerly venue for the 2027 Ashes. What’s the deal? Old Trafford in Manchester and Headingley in Leeds, both huge cricket grounds, didn’t make the cut for 2027. Back when the venues were picked in 2023, the mayors of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire even wrote letters to the England and Wales Cricket Board to tell them how disappointed they were. And it’s not just politicians talking. Ben Stokes, who plays for Durham up north, said earlier this year that having no Ashes tests in the north was “a shame.” While Old Trafford won’t see an Ashes match, it is scheduled to host a warmup game for Australia against the England Lions from June 7-10, though that could change if Australia makes the World Test Championship final.
The 2027 cricket calendar is gonna be absolutely packed, with the women’s Ashes between England and Australia running right alongside the men’s, starting with a women’s test at Headingley from June 24-27. Plus, England men are hosting Pakistan for five ODIs in May and Bangladesh for their first home test since 2010 at Lord’s. New Zealand tours in September, getting everyone ready for the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa in October. It’s gonna be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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