Perth Set To Host The Opening Test Of 2025-26 Ashes Series

Perth has been chosen to host the opening Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series, ending Brisbane’s nearly 40-year streak as the opener’s venue. The first match will take place at Perth Stadium on Nov 21, 2025, with the second Test at Brisbane’s Gabba starting on Dec 4. Other matches include a pre-Christmas Test in Adelaide, a Boxing Day match in Melbourne, and a New Year’s Test in Sydney.