2027 Ashes Kick-off Confirmed
Trent Bridge Confirmed to Host Opening Match of 2027 Men's Ashes
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Trent Bridge in Nottingham will open the 2027 men's Ashes series, with England hosting Australia from June 18-22, according to AP News. The announcement confirms the full six-venue schedule for one of cricket's biggest rivalries.
The series will close at The Oval from July 29 to August 2. Southampton's Rose Bowl is also on the card — appearing in the men's Ashes for the first time, AP News reported.
England's Dominant Record at Trent Bridge
Trent Bridge has been a fortress for England in recent Ashes history. England has won its last three Ashes tests at the ground, Yahoo Sports reported. The most recent came in 2015, when Australia was bowled out for just 60 runs — one of their lowest-ever test scores.
That kind of home dominance makes the venue a strong choice to open the series. England will be looking to set the tone early against Australia, the current holders of the Ashes.
Old Trafford and Headingley Left Off the Men's Schedule
There was notable speculation about the venues chosen for 2027. Old Trafford in Manchester and Headingley in Leeds — two of England's most iconic cricket grounds — were left out of the men's Ashes schedule, according to AP News.
That made Trent Bridge in Nottingham the most northerly venue in the series. It is an unusual choice given that both Old Trafford and Headingley regularly host top-level test cricket and have deep Ashes histories.
Rose Bowl Gets Its First Men's Ashes Test
Southampton's Rose Bowl will feature in the men's Ashes for the first time. It joins Trent Bridge and The Oval as confirmed venues, Winnipeg Free Press reported. The other two grounds in the six-venue lineup have already been selected as well.
The Rose Bowl has hosted England test cricket before, but never an Ashes match. Its inclusion marks a shift in how England and Wales Cricket Board is spreading the series across different parts of the country.
Women's Ashes Returns to Headingley for First Time Since 2001
The women's game also gets a historic moment in 2027. The women's Ashes will begin with a test at Headingley — the first women's test at that ground since 2001, according to AP News. England will first play a home test against Bangladesh in September as preparation.
Headingley hosting a women's test is a big step for the sport in England. It puts women's cricket on one of the country's most celebrated grounds and signals growing investment in the women's game.
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