England Unveil 2027 Home Schedule: Ashes to Begin at Trent Bridge, Pakistan Get Five-ODI Tour Before Australia Showdown

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially announced England’s home international fixtures for the 2027 season, with the much-anticipated Ashes series against Australia set to headline a packed summer of cricket.

The schedule also includes a five-match ODI series against Pakistan, a one-off Test against Bangladesh, and a white-ball series against New Zealand, giving England an action-packed calendar ahead of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027.

Ashes 2027 to Begin at Trent Bridge

One of cricket’s greatest rivalries will return on June 18, when England host Australia in the opening Test of the five-match Ashes series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

The second Test will be played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from June 30 to July 4, before the action moves to Edgbaston (July 8-12), Southampton (July 21-25) and concludes at The Oval from July 29 to August 2.

With both teams expected to feature some of the world’s finest cricketers, the 2027 Ashes promises another thrilling chapter in one of the sport’s oldest rivalries.

Pakistan to Play Five ODIs in England

Before Australia arrive, Pakistan will tour England for a five-match One-Day International series in May 2027.

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The series will begin at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on May 15, followed by matches at Old Trafford (May 19), Headingley in Leeds (May 21), Chester-le-Street (May 23), and Cardiff (May 26).

The ODI series is expected to provide valuable preparation for both teams ahead of the busy international calendar leading into the World Cup.

Bangladesh and New Zealand Also Feature

Ahead of the Ashes, Bangladesh will face England in a one-off Test at Lord’s from May 28 to June 1.

Later in the season, New Zealand will visit England in September for a white-ball tour comprising three T20 Internationals and five ODIs.

The ODI series against the Black Caps will serve as England’s final major preparation before the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, which is scheduled to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in October and November.

Women’s Ashes Also Confirmed

Alongside the men’s schedule, the ECB has also confirmed the fixtures for the Women’s Ashes.

The multi-format series will begin with a one-off Test at Headingley in Leeds from June 24 to June 27, followed by three Women’s T20 Internationals and three Women’s One-Day Internationals during July 2027.

With marquee contests against Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, England’s 2027 home season is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most exciting in recent years.