Overview
- Cricket Australia has confirmed that the 2025-26 Ashes series will begin at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, 2025.
- The Gabba in Brisbane, traditionally the series opener, will host a day-night test from December 4-8, 2025.
- This marks the first time since 1982 that an Ashes series in Australia will not start at the Gabba.
- Adelaide Oval will host its first daytime Ashes test since 2013, scheduled for December 17-21, 2025.
- Melbourne and Sydney will maintain their traditional Boxing Day and New Year's test slots, respectively.