BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sports Tourism News - ECPv6.9.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sportstourismnews.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sports Tourism News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109 DTSTAMP:20250829T100150 CREATED:20241221T153259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T153512Z UID:14558-1763683200-1767916799@www.sportstourismnews.com SUMMARY:Cricket: The Ashes 2025-2026 fixtures – Australia vs. England DESCRIPTION:The Ashes 2025-2026 series between Australia and England promises another thrilling chapter in cricket’s biggest rivalry. Hosted by Australia\, who are the current holders of the Ashes having retained them with a draw in 2023\, the series will feature five Test matches at iconic venues\, beginning with the opener at Perth Stadium from 21-25 November 2025. Known for its fast and bouncy pitch\, Perth will set the tone for the series. The action then moves to The Gabba in Brisbane for a day/night Test from 4-8 December 2025\, adding the challenge of the pink ball under lights. \nThe festive season brings the Christmas Test at Adelaide Oval (17-21 December 2025)\, renowned for its picturesque setting and competitive history. The Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (26-30 December 2025) will again draw massive crowds\, blending cricket with holiday celebrations. Finally\, the series concludes at Sydney Cricket Ground with the New Year’s Test (4-8 January 2026)\, a venue steeped in tradition and known for producing memorable contests​​. \nThe Ashes 2025-2026 Test fixtures\n\n\n\nAshes 1st Test – Australia vs. England When: 21-25 November 2025 Where: Perth Stadium\, Perth\, Australia \n\n\n\nAshes 2nd Test – Australia vs. England When: 4-8 December 2025 (day/night Test) Where: The Gabba\, Brisbane\, Australia \n\n\n\nAshes 3rd Test – Australia vs. England When: 17-21 December 2025 Where: Adelaide Oval\, Adelaide\, Australia \n\n\n\nAshes 4th Test – Australia vs. England When: 26-30 December 2025 Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)\, Melbourne\, Australia \n\n\n\nAshes 5th Test – Australia vs. England When: 4-8 January 2026 Where: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)\, Sydney\, Australia URL:https://www.sportstourismnews.com/events/cricket-the-ashes-2025-2026-fixtures-australia-vs-england/ LOCATION:Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:2025 sports events,2026 sports events,Cricket END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTSTAMP:20250829T100150 CREATED:20230108T135108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T072609Z UID:9885-1764374400-1765151999@www.sportstourismnews.com SUMMARY:2025 UK Snooker Championship DESCRIPTION:Taking place from 29 November to 7 December 2025\, the UK Snooker Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the professional snooker calendar. Established in 1977\, it is a cornerstone of the sport’s Triple Crown\, alongside the World Championship and the Masters.  \nHeld annually\, the event attracts the world’s top players and offers significant ranking points and prize money\, making it a highly competitive and sought-after title. The tournament is traditionally staged in York at the York Barbican\, though it has also been hosted in cities like Preston and Telford in the past.  \nThe tournament’s long matches\, including best-of-19-frame encounters in the final\, challenge players’ skills and stamina\, resulting in some of snooker’s most iconic moments. The event’s history is marked by legendary performances. Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry dominated the tournament in the 1980s and 1990s\, while Ronnie O’Sullivan has set records\, including the fastest-ever victory in a ranking final\, winning the 1993 UK title at the age of 17. O’Sullivan currently holds the record for the most UK Championship titles\, with seven triumphs to his name.  \nThe UK Championship has evolved over the years\, shifting from an invitational format to an open ranking event\, which ensures that players from various levels of the professional circuit can compete. This inclusivity often brings surprise performances and upsets\, adding excitement to the event.  \nBroadcast to millions worldwide\, the UK Championship is renowned for its high-quality play and dramatic storylines. For players\, winning this title is a career-defining moment\, while for fans\, the tournament is a highlight of the snooker season\, offering thrilling matches that showcase the sport’s finest talents and its enduring appeal. \nFor ticket information see worldsnookertour.seetickets.com \n \nImage: yorkbarbican.co.uk URL:https://www.sportstourismnews.com/events/snooker-uk-championship/ LOCATION:York Barbican Centre\, York\, YO10 4AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:2025 sports events,Snooker END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR