England vs Australia Men’s and Women’s Dates Confirmed for 2027 Ashes
The England vs Australia men’s and women’s dates confirmed for the 2027 Ashes have given cricket fans an early look at one of the biggest international cricket rivalries of the year.
Both England teams will host Australia during the 2027 summer, with the men’s Ashes featuring five Tests and the women’s series consisting of a Test, three T20Is and three ODIs.
But this is not just another Ashes series.
For England’s men, it is a chance to fight back after Australia’s dominant 4-1 Ashes victory in 2025-26. For the England women, the challenge is even bigger after Australia swept the previous multi-format series 16-0.
England vs Australia 2027 Ashes Dates
Men’s Ashes 2027 Schedule
England will play Australia in five Tests between June and August 2027.
| Test | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 18-22 | Trent Bridge |
| 2nd Test | June 30-July 4 | Lord’s |
| 3rd Test | July 8-12 | Edgbaston |
| 4th Test | July 21-25 | Utilita Bowl, Southampton |
| 5th Test | July 29-August 2 | The Oval |
The series begins at Trent Bridge on June 18, before moving to Lord’s and Edgbaston. The fourth Test at Southampton will be particularly notable because it will be the venue’s first men’s Ashes Test. The final match will take place at The Oval.
Women’s Ashes 2027 Schedule
The women’s Ashes will use a multi-format system, beginning with a Test match before moving into T20Is and ODIs.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| Women’s Test | June 24-27 | Headingley |
| 1st T20I | July 3 | Trent Bridge |
| 2nd T20I | July 6 | The Oval |
| 3rd T20I | July 9 | Emirates Old Trafford |
| 1st ODI | July 13 | Utilita Bowl |
| 2nd ODI | July 16 | Lord’s |
| 3rd ODI | July 20 | Edgbaston |
The women’s series starts at Headingley on June 24, followed by three T20Is and three ODIs.
England Men’s Team Face an Ashes Revenge Mission
The biggest storyline surrounding the men’s series will be England’s attempt to regain the Ashes after a painful tour of Australia.
Australia won the 2025-26 Ashes 4-1, leaving England with plenty to prove when the teams meet again on English soil.
The 2027 series therefore gives England home advantage and an opportunity to reverse the result.
However, Australia will arrive as the holders and will be determined to retain the urn.
The battle could become particularly fascinating if England’s next generation of Test players continues to develop before the series begins.
England Women Have an Even Bigger Challenge
England Women’s task is arguably even more difficult.
Australia completely dominated the previous Women’s Ashes campaign, winning the series 16-0. England therefore enter the 2027 contest looking not simply to win the Ashes, but to rebuild their reputation against one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket.
England will also be trying to end a 13-year drought without winning the Women’s Ashes.
The opening Test at Headingley could therefore be one of the most important matches of the entire women’s series.
Major Controversy: Why Is Headingley Missing From the Men’s Ashes?
One of the biggest controversies surrounding the 2027 schedule is not actually about a match — it is about a venue.
Headingley will host the women’s Ashes Test but has been left out of the men’s Ashes schedule.
That decision has attracted criticism from some major England cricket figures.
Former England captain Joe Root questioned the decision, while Ben Stokes described the omission as “shambolic.”
The controversy is understandable because Headingley has produced some of the most famous Ashes moments in history, including Ben Stokes’ unforgettable 135 not out against Australia in 2019.
Yorkshire officials have also expressed concern about the financial and developmental impact of missing men’s Test cricket, with Yorkshire chief executive Sanjay Patel calling the absence of a 2027 men’s Test damaging for the club.
Why the Headingley Decision Is So Interesting
There is an unusual twist to the schedule.
While Headingley will not host a men’s Ashes Test in 2027, it will host the opening women’s Ashes Test only days before the rest of the women’s series.
That means the famous Leeds venue will still have an Ashes fixture — just not the men’s contest many supporters expected.
The decision has created a major talking point before a single ball of the 2027 men’s Ashes has been bowled.
Australia Enter as the Team to Beat
Australia will arrive in England with plenty of confidence after winning the previous men’s Ashes series 4-1.
Their recent success means England cannot afford to rely solely on home conditions.
The Australians have traditionally been one of England’s toughest opponents, and the Ashes rivalry brings an intensity that makes form, selection and pressure particularly important.
The 2027 series could therefore become a test of whether England have learned from their disappointing campaign Down Under.
Can England Win Back the Ashes?
England will have several advantages in 2027.
First, they will play the entire five-Test series at home. Second, the team will have a significant preparation period before the Ashes, including a five-match ODI series against Pakistan and a one-off Test against Bangladesh in May.
But Australia will have the psychological advantage of being the current Ashes holders.
That creates an intriguing battle:
England have home advantage. Australia have recent Ashes momentum.
Who handles the pressure better could ultimately decide the series.
A Huge Summer for Women’s Cricket
The women’s Ashes schedule is also a major opportunity for the growth of women’s Test and multi-format cricket.
The series will take the teams to some of England’s most famous cricket grounds, including Headingley, Trent Bridge, Lord’s, Old Trafford and Edgbaston.
For England, the priority will be stopping Australia’s dominance and finally ending the long wait for an Ashes series victory.
For Australia, the mission is simple: continue their control of the rivalry.
What Happens Before the 2027 Ashes?
England’s men’s team will not go directly into the Ashes.
They are scheduled to play Pakistan in a five-match ODI series from May 15-26, followed by a one-off Test against Bangladesh at Lord’s from May 28.
Those matches could be important preparation before England face Australia.
The men’s Ashes then begin on June 18 at Trent Bridge.
England vs Australia Men’s and Women’s Ashes: Key Facts
- Men’s Ashes: Five Tests
- Women’s Ashes: One Test, three T20Is and three ODIs
- Men’s opener: June 18, Trent Bridge
- Women’s opener: June 24, Headingley
- Men’s final: July 29-August 2, The Oval
- Women’s final: July 20, Edgbaston
- Previous men’s Ashes winner: Australia
- Previous men’s series result: Australia won 4-1
- Previous women’s Ashes: Australia won 16-0
- Major controversy: Headingley excluded from men’s 2027 Ashes
- England’s women’s target: End a 13-year Women’s Ashes drought
Conclusion
The England vs Australia men’s and women’s dates confirmed for 2027 have already created plenty of excitement — and controversy.
England’s men will be desperate to recover the Ashes after Australia’s 4-1 victory Down Under, while the women’s team face an even bigger challenge after their 16-0 defeat.
The exclusion of Headingley from the men’s Ashes has also added another layer to the story, particularly after criticism from Ben Stokes and Joe Root.
With five men’s Tests and a seven-match women’s multi-format series scheduled, the 2027 Ashes could become one of the biggest cricket events of the year.
