From Lord's hallowed turf to the MCG's Boxing Day atmosphere, explore cricket's greatest rivalry across 142 years of Test match history and sporting legend spanning two cricket nations.
From England's 2010-11 triumph in Australia to the thrilling 2023 series draw. Relive cricket's greatest rivalry across recent Ashes campaigns.
From Lord's spiritual home of cricket to The Oval's traditional finale, discover the five legendary English venues where Ashes history unfolds.
London
Cricket's most iconic venue and spiritual home
The Home of Cricket - Most prestigious Ashes venue
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Kennington Oval - Historic south London venue
Traditional final Ashes Test venue in England
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Manchester's historic cricket ground
Northern England Test cricket fortress
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Leeds cricket ground with steep terraces
Yorkshire cricket stronghold with famous Ashes moments
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Warwickshire County Cricket Club home
Midlands Test venue with passionate crowds
Explore VenueFrom the MCG's Boxing Day spectacle to Adelaide Oval's cathedral spires, experience Australia's iconic cricket venues where Ashes dreams live.
Melbourne
The G - World's largest cricket stadium
Boxing Day Test venue - Cricket's largest stadium
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Picturesque oval with cathedral spires backdrop
Most beautiful cricket ground in the world
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Historic Sydney venue since 1848
New Year Test venue with harbor city backdrop
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Brisbane Cricket Ground - Australia's fortress
Australian fortress - rarely lose at Gabba
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Western Australian Cricket Association ground
Fast and bouncy pitch - pace bowlers paradise
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Complete Ashes series results from 2010-2023, featuring England's 2010-11 triumph and thrilling drawn series.
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All 10 Ashes venues from Lord's spiritual home to MCG's Boxing Day atmosphere across England and Australia.
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142 years of cricket's greatest rivalry from 1882 origins to modern-day Test cricket across two nations.
Learn MoreEverything you need to know about the Ashes, cricket's greatest rivalry, Test venues, and 142 years of sporting history.
The Ashes is a Test cricket series between England and Australia, dating back to 1882. The name originated from a satirical obituary after England lost to Australia at The Oval, stating that English cricket had died and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." It represents cricket's oldest and most prestigious rivalry.
The Ashes is played across 10 historic venues: 5 in England (Lord's, The Oval, Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston) and 5 in Australia (MCG, Adelaide Oval, SCG, The Gabba, WACA). Each venue has its own character, from Lord's spiritual atmosphere to the MCG's Boxing Day tradition and Adelaide's cathedral spires backdrop.
Ashes series are typically played every 18-24 months, alternating between England and Australia. Each series consists of 5 Test matches played over 6-8 weeks. The country hosting the series gets to play at their home venues, creating a unique atmosphere and often home advantage in familiar conditions.
The 2023 Ashes in England ended 2-2, meaning Australia retained the Ashes having won the previous series. The series featured Ben Stokes' aggressive captaincy, brilliant performances from both teams, and thrilling finishes including rain-affected draws at Lord's and The Oval. Despite England's entertaining cricket, they couldn't regain the urn.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the largest Ashes venue with a capacity of 100,024, making it one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world. The MCG hosts the traditional Boxing Day Test, one of cricket's most attended fixtures, combining sport with Australia's summer holiday atmosphere and iconic sporting culture.
Ashes tickets are available through official cricket boards: ECB for England matches and Cricket Australia for Australian matches. Popular matches like Lord's Tests and Boxing Day at MCG often sell out quickly. Prices range from £30-200+ for England matches and AUD$40-300+ in Australia, depending on the venue, day, and seating area.