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The Ashes 2026-27 | Betting Tips, Odds & Schedule

The Ashes is the most famous rivalry in international cricket — a five-Test series between Australia and England that has been contested since 1882. The next Ashes series begins on 21 November 2026 in Perth, with Australia hosting England across five Tests through to January 2027.

With the series held on Australian soil, interest from local punters will be enormous. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about the 2026-27 Ashes — schedule, betting markets, odds and tips. For our latest cricket tips, visit our cricket tips hub.

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The Ashes 2026-27 Schedule

Test Dates Venue
1st Test 21-25 Nov 2026 Optus Stadium, Perth
2nd Test Dec 2026 (TBC) Adelaide Oval (day-night)
3rd Test Dec 2026 (TBC) The Gabba, Brisbane
4th Test (Boxing Day) 26-30 Dec 2026 MCG, Melbourne
5th Test (New Year) Jan 2027 (TBC) SCG, Sydney

Australia will be looking to reclaim the urn after England won the 2025 away series. The Perth opener on 21 November is the first confirmed date, with the Adelaide day-night Test, Gabba, Boxing Day at the MCG and New Year Test at the SCG completing the schedule. For the complete history and records, see our Boxing Day Test guide.

 

Ashes Betting Markets

Market Description
Series Winner Outright bet on who wins the Ashes series. Includes draw as a third option. Markets open months in advance.
Correct Series Score Predict the exact scoreline (e.g. Australia 3-1). Higher odds, bigger returns.
Match Winner Pick the winner of each individual Test match (win, lose or draw).
Top Series Batsman Bet on which player will score the most runs across the entire series.
Top Series Bowler Bet on which player will take the most wickets across the series.
Match Top Batsman/Bowler Per-Test markets for the highest run scorer and leading wicket-taker.

Ashes betting generates massive interest in Australia. Series winner markets are already available at most bookmakers, with Ashes odds expected to firm significantly as the November start date approaches. The home advantage is significant — Australia have historically dominated Ashes series on home soil.

 

Ashes History & Records

The Ashes has been contested since 1882, making it one of the oldest rivalries in all of sport. Australia holds the overall lead in Ashes series wins. Key records:

  • Most runs in Ashes history: Don Bradman (5,028 runs at an average of 89.78)
  • Most wickets: Shane Warne (195 Ashes wickets)
  • Highest individual score: Len Hutton (364 at The Oval, 1938)
  • Most Ashes centuries: Don Bradman (19)

In the modern era, the 2005 Ashes in England is widely regarded as the greatest series ever played. Australia’s dominant periods under Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting (winning 8 consecutive series from 1989 to 2003) are unmatched in cricket history.

 

Best Bookmakers for Ashes Betting

Our top-rated bookmakers for Ashes betting are OnlyBets, Dabble, Picklebet, Ladbrokes, BetNow, Neds and bet365. bet365 offers the deepest cricket markets including series betting, match betting, player props and live streaming of every ball.

 

Ashes FAQs

When do the Ashes 2026-27 start?

The 2026-27 Ashes series begins on 21 November 2026 with the 1st Test at Optus Stadium in Perth. Five Tests will be played through to January 2027 across Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Who holds the Ashes?

England currently hold the Ashes after winning the 2025 series. Australia will be looking to reclaim the urn on home soil in the 2026-27 series.

Can I bet on the Ashes in Australia?

Yes — all major Australian bookmakers offer comprehensive Ashes betting markets including series winner, correct series score, match winner, top batsman, top bowler and more. Ashes odds are already available at most bookmakers.

Between Ashes series, Australia also defend their ODI World Cup title — see our Cricket World Cup hub for the latest. Build multi-leg Ashes bets with our Same Game Multi guide. For more cricket tips and predictions, visit our cricket tips hub. For the best cricket betting sites, check our cricket betting sites guide.