SYDNEY (AP) — Cricket Australia said Wednesday that the five-test Ashes series between Australia and England in 2025-26 will begin in Perth, Western Australia.

That first test is scheduled for Nov. 21-25, 2025 with the second a day-night test at the Gabba in Brisbane from Dec. 4-8. Adelaide Oval will host the third test from Dec. 17-21.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground will host its traditional Boxing Day test beginning Dec. 26, with the Sydney Cricket Ground also maintaining its usual time slot for the Jan. 4-8 fifth and final test.

Australia currently holds the Ashes, having retained them with a draw in the 2023 series in England.