England’s Tour of Australia: Dates, Venues, and Squad Details for the 2025-26 Ashes Series
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The England cricket team is set to tour australia for the highly anticipated 2025-26 Ashes series. The five-match Test series will span seven weeks, beginning in November 2025 and concluding in January 2026. Ben Stokes will lead the England squad as captain, with Ben Duckett and zak Crawley confirmed as the opening batting partnership. Here’s a detailed look at the schedule, venues, and squad facts:
Ashes 2025-26 Schedule
The series will be played across iconic Australian cricket grounds, offering fans a chance to witness world-class cricket in vibrant atmospheres. Here’s the confirmed schedule:
* 1st Test: November 21-25, 2025 at Optus Stadium, Perth. https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ashes-2025-26-schedule-dates-venues-australia-england/2024/02/29
* 2nd Test: December 4-8, 2025 at The Gabba, Brisbane. https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ashes-2025-26-schedule-dates-venues-australia-england/2024/02/29
* 3rd Test: December 17-21, 2025 at Adelaide Oval.https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ashes-2025-26-schedule-dates-venues-australia-england/2024/02/29
* 4th Test (Boxing Day Test): December 26-30, 2025 at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ashes-2025-26-schedule-dates-venues-australia-england/2024/02/29
* 5th Test: January 4-8, 2026 at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ashes-2025-26-schedule-dates-venues-australia-england/2024/02/29
England Squad
England announced a 16-player squad in September 2024 to begin preparations for the tour. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-name-16-player-squad-for-tour-of-australia-14071981
* Captain: Ben Stokes
* Opening Batters: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley
* Full Squad: (as announced in September 2024)
* James Anderson
* Moeen Ali
* Jonny Bairstow
* Zak Crawley
* Ben Duckett
* Dan Lawrence
* Jack Leach
* Will Jacks
* Matthew Potts
* Ollie Pope
* Joe Root
* Ben Stokes
* Mark Wood
* Chris Woakes
* gus Atkinson
* Rehan Ahmed
Key Takeaways
* the Ashes 2025-26 series will be a five-match Test series