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On the first day of the Ashes 2025-26 series, there was a big boom in the sale of tickets. Read
Sandy Verma | June 5, 2025 12:27 AM CST

To be in 2025-26 Ashes series The enthusiasm is at its peak. Ticket sales broke all the old records on the first day. More than 2,20,000 tickets were sold on the first day of pre-cell, which is doubled compared to before. This tremendous demand not only shows the popularity of the Ashes, but also brings out the enthusiasm of cricket that has accumulated within people after traveling restrictions and reduced international matches. The atmosphere of cricket in the coming summer is going to be very special and memorable.

Sales of Ashes 2025-26 broke all records, more than 2.2 lakh tickets sold on the first day

The demand for tickets broke all the old records on the very first day of the pre-cell of Ashes 2025-26. In the 2017-18 Ashes series, 1,11,741 tickets were sold on the first day, but this time the figure crossed in a few hours. By the end of the day, more than 2,20,000 tickets were sold. More than 1,60,000 tickets were purchased by noon, while the sale of tickets for New South Wales and Western Australia was not started. The first two-day tickets of the first day-night Ashes test to be held at Gaba Stadium are almost over. At the same time, more than 55,000 seats have been sold for Boxing Day Test in MCG.

There were some technical problems in Western Australia, which slowed the sales for a while, but it did not affect the enthusiasm. This tremendous response is seen at a time when Australia is preparing for a full international cricket season, including the male teams of India and South Africa and the multi-reversal series of the women’s team against India. After Kovid-19, now foreign fans are returning once again, especially England’s ‘Barmi Army’, which will give more excitement and beauty to the stadiums.

Five Test matches and the Ashes journey of five historical sites

The 2025-26 Ashes series is going to be like a big national event. This time the men’s team of Australia will play matches in every state and region of the country for the first time.

Australia And England This tremendous competition of five Test matches to be held between will be on the most famous cricket grounds in the country. Each ground has its own special identity, different atmosphere and magnificent history, which will make this series even more special.

  • West Test, Perth Stadium (21-25 November, 2025): The series will first begin in Perth, which will mark a historical change from the traditional Brisbane from the beginning.
  • Pink Ball Test, The Gaba, Brisbane (December 4-8, 2025): The Gaba will host its first Ashes day-night test, which will add a new dimension to the rivalry.
  • Christmas Test, Adelaide Oval (December 17-21, 2025): A few days before Christmas, cricket fans will flock to Adelaide for a festive match.
  • Boxing Day Test, MCG, Melbourne (26-30 December, 2025): The mythological boxing day test in MCG will remain an attraction, which is expected to reach the stand of over 100,000 fans.
  • New Year Test, SCG, Sydney (4-8 January 2026): The series will conclude with an annual pink test in SCG, which is famous for its vibrant atmosphere and charitable focus.


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