{"events":[{"id":14558,"global_id":"www.sportstourismnews.com?id=14558","global_id_lineage":["www.sportstourismnews.com?id=14558"],"author":"1","status":"publish","date":"2024-12-21 15:32:59","date_utc":"2024-12-21 15:32:59","modified":"2024-12-21 15:35:12","modified_utc":"2024-12-21 15:35:12","url":"https:\/\/www.sportstourismnews.com\/events\/cricket-the-ashes-2025-2026-fixtures-australia-vs-england\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.sportstourismnews.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/14558","title":"Cricket: The Ashes 2025-2026 fixtures \u2013 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.<\/p>\r\n

The 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\u2019s Test (4-8 January 2026), a venue steeped in tradition and known for producing memorable contests\u200b\u200b.<\/p>\r\n

The Ashes 2025-2026 Test fixtures<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ashes 1st Test \u2013 Australia vs. England<\/strong>
When: 21-25 November 2025
Where: Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ashes 2nd Test \u2013 Australia vs. England
<\/strong>When: 4-8 December 2025 (day\/night Test)
Where: The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ashes 3rd Test \u2013 Australia vs. England
<\/strong>When: 17-21 December 2025
Where: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ashes 4th Test \u2013 Australia vs. England
<\/strong>When: 26-30 December 2025
Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ashes 5th Test \u2013 Australia vs. England
<\/strong>When: 4-8 January 2026
Where: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, Australia<\/p>","excerpt":"

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The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are set to take place from 6-22 February 2026, marking a significant return of the Winter Olympics to Italy since the Turin games in 2006. This edition will be uniquely co-hosted by the bustling metropolis of Milan and the picturesque alpine town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, offering a blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n

A couple of weeks after the Olympic Winter Games finish, Milano Cortina will then host the Paralympic Winter Games from 6-15 March 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Venues and locations<\/h3>\n

The Games will utilise a combination of existing and new venues across northern Italy, organised into several clusters:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Milan cluster<\/b>: this area will host most of the ice events, including ice hockey, figure skating, and short track speed skating. Notable venues include the newly constructed PalaItalia and the Forum di Milano.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cortina d’Ampezzo cluster<\/b>: known for its alpine terrain, Cortina will host alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and sliding events such as bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton. The historic Eugenio Monti Olympic track is undergoing renovations to meet Olympic standards.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Valtellina cluster<\/b>: located in the Lombardy region, this cluster will feature alpine skiing, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, and freestyle skiing events.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Val di Fiemme cluster<\/b>: Situated in the Trentino region, it will host ski jumping, Nordic combined, and cross-country skiing events.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Verona<\/b>: the iconic Verona Arena is slated to host the Closing Ceremony, providing a historic backdrop to the event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    New sports and events<\/h3>\n

    Milano Cortina 2026 will introduce ski mountaineering as a new Olympic sport, featuring men’s and women’s sprint events and a mixed relay. Additionally, the Games will debut several new events within existing sports. These additions aim to promote gender balance and increase the diversity of the Olympic programme.<\/span><\/p>\n