The much-anticipated 2025 Ashes series between Australia and England will begin on 21st of November 2025 in Perth and run until 8 th of January 2026, with the final Test taking place in Sydney.
Australia, the current holders of the Ashes, retained the urn after drawing the 2023 series 2-2 in England.
Ashes 2025 Schedule
1st Test: 21st–25th of November, Perth
2nd Test: 4th–8th of December, Brisbane (day-night match)
3rd Test: 17th–21st of December, Adelaide
4th Test: 26th–30th of December, Melbourne (Boxing Day Test)
5th Test: 4th–8th of January, Sydney
The series will feature five Test matches, each lasting up to five days. Australia will host the series this time, with both teams alternating hosting duties every two years. If the series ends in a draw, Australia will retain the Ashes as the current holders.
For the first time since 1982–83, Australia will open a home Ashes series away from Brisbane, with Optus Stadium in Perth set to host its first-ever Ashes Test. The Gabba in Brisbane will host the second Test, marking its first Ashes day-night fixture under lights with a pink ball.
The Adelaide Oval will stage the third Test before the traditional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, followed by the final match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
England Squad
England will be led by Ben Stokes, who returns from injury, with a settled core including Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Harry Brook.
Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and spinner Shoaib Bashir are set for their first Ashes tours, while Will Jacks has received a surprise call-up as a backup all-rounder.
Fast bowlers Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, and Brydon Carse give England a formidable pace attack.
Australia Squad
Australia will be captained by Steve Smith for the opening Test, with regular skipper Pat Cummins missing the Perth match due to a back injury.
Seamer Scott Boland is expected to fill in alongside Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon.
Uncapped batter Jake Weatherald has been named as a potential opener, while Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green round out the top order.
Who Are the Favourites?
Australia enter the series as favourites, having not lost a home Ashes since 2010–11. England’s last three tours Down Under ended in heavy defeats — 5-0, 4-0, and 4-0.
However, former England bowler Stuart Broad believes this is “the best English team since 2010,” suggesting the contest could be closer than expected.
Ashes History
The first Ashes series took place in 1882–83, with England winning 2–1. Since then, 73 series have been played — Australia have won 34, England 32, and seven have been drawn.
This century, the away side has only won twice: Australia in 2001 and England in 2010–11. The most recent two series, in 2019 and 2023, ended 2–2, allowing Australia to retain the urn both times.
