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England men v Australia at Edgbaston: tickets, dates and planning guide
England men v Australia meet at Edgbaston from 8–12 July 2027. Choose your match day, find the seat that suits your group and organise the journey around the cricket. This guide brings together the official buying route, daily prices and the stands to compare before you book.
Ashes Test 2027
Dates and session times
The scheduled match runs for 5 days. Play is listed for 11:00. Gate opening is TBC. The match’s detailed session and interval timetable is TBC; use the club’s match-day information for lunch, tea and the expected close before arranging a fixed evening connection.
A ticket covers its booked day, not the whole Test. Arrive before play for the bag search and finding your block. Use the gate named on your ticket.
Official match information · Accessibility and booking support
How and when tickets are released
Days one to four are sold out. Day-five tickets reached general sale on 14 October 2026; the club’s 2027 announcement lists £25 plus a £2.50 booking fee. Check the official ticket office for current stock. Members and unsuccessful ballot applicants receive priority notification if days one to four are returned.
Ticket status checked: 19 October 2026
Official current ticket information · Returns notification policy
Use Warwickshire’s official ticket site for seats, deadlines and current availability. Pay within your allocation’s window. Buy the ticket before committing to accommodation.
| Day and date | Adults | Under-16s |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Thursday 8 July | £115–£180 standard; City End Social £250 | £35 |
| Day 2 · Friday 9 July | £115–£180 standard; City End Social £250 | £35 |
| Day 3 · Saturday 10 July | £115–£180 standard; City End Social £250 | £35 |
| Day 4 · Sunday 11 July | £115–£180 standard; City End Social £250 | £35 |
| Day 5 · Monday 12 July | £25 | £5 |
Prices depend on the seat category shown when you book.
Last checked: October 2026
Day five tickets are £25 for adults and £5 for under-16s.
Day five is a separate booking and the match may finish earlier; read that day’s terms before paying. Compare the concession conditions, any booking fee and the precise category. A premium package can cost more than an ordinary public seat, so compare what is included rather than just the headline price.
The club reports the first four Ashes days sold out after the ballot. Check the ticket site for remaining dates and returned seats.
Use the club’s official Ticket Exchange for resale, as required by its ticket terms. Match-specific exchange availability comes through the ticket site. Domestic fixtures and The Hundred have their own sales routes; Phoenix tickets are accessed in The Hundred app. Check the selected fixture rather than applying the Ashes ballot calendar to every Bears game.
Full ticket categories and conditions · Ballots and official resale
Your ticket on the day
Open your tickets in the free Edgbaston app using the same login as your booking. The lead booker can transfer tickets within the app, and the ticket office is in the Edgbaston Superstore. Contact the ticket team before travelling if your phone or ticket is unusable, or if you need to confirm concession ID requirements.
Children and age rules
Edgbaston’s safeguarding policy requires under-14s to attend with an adult aged 18 or over. The Hundred has a separate under-16 accompaniment rule, so check the conditions for your event. Ask the seller about hospitality age limits and the ID needed at bars. Taking the family
Buy tickets from the club’s official ticket office or the resale platform named by that seller. Use the official resale route and read Action Fraud’s ticket fraud advice.
Paying at the ground
Edgbaston is cashless; bring a payment card or e-wallet. Check with the club if you need a cash machine.
Sources: Edgbaston: Blast spectator guide · Edgbaston: safeguarding · Edgbaston: contact the club · Edgbaston: ticket terms and conditions · Edgbaston: Championship visitor guide · Edgbaston: match-day gate opening times · National Rail: Birmingham New Street station · Birmingham Airport: train connections · National Express: coach stations
Which stand to choose for this match
Start with the kind of day your group wants. West Lower; alcohol-free Dennis Amiss blocks 1–3. For atmosphere, compare Eric Hollies: singing and fancy dress. Roof cover and the direction of the seats both matter: a covered row can still catch low sunlight. Check the actual tier, block and row before buying, especially if shade is important for children or a full day outside.
Dennis Amiss Stand
The stand forms the western side of the new development in front of the Radisson RED hotel. Cover varies by seat; check Edgbaston’s seating plan or ask its ticket office. It gets the morning sun and a mix of sun and shade after lunch. Dennis Amiss suits side-on cricket watchers and families looking for alcohol-free blocks 1–3.
Eric Hollies Stand
The stand follows the eastern boundary, between Stanley Barnes and the South Stand. The roof covers part of the stand. The covered seats are in the shade in the morning, and the stand catches the sun after lunch. Hollies will delight adult friends who want to join in the singing and make a full day of an England match or Finals Day.
Press Box Stand
The Press Box Stand sits between RES Wyatt and Stanley Barnes on the northern arc. The public lower and upper seating is uncovered. It gets a mix of sun and shade in the morning and catches the sun after lunch. This stand is a good choice for visitors who enjoy an end-on view and want food options close at hand.
RES Wyatt Stand
From the northern end, you can follow the bowler’s approach and the line towards the opposite end, with the field spread out around the wicket. Public RES Wyatt seating is uncovered. It gets a mix of sun and shade in the morning and catches the sun after lunch. RES Wyatt suits cricket watchers who enjoy following the bowling from an end, with the South Stand forming the backdrop.
South Stand
The public lower seating looks towards the northern end, bringing you close to the boundary beside the dressing-room side of the ground. The South Stand is partly covered, with exposed front rows. The covered seats stay in the shade for most of the day. South suits visitors who love following cricket from an end and want to compare several ways of spending the day.
Stanley Barnes Stand
Stanley Barnes gives an angled northern-end view towards the South Stand. The lower tier is uncovered. It gets a mix of sun and shade in the morning and catches the sun after lunch. Stanley Barnes suits visitors who want an angled northern view near the lively eastern side of the ground.
West Stand
The West Stand curves between the South Stand and Dennis Amiss. West Lower is partly covered, with shelter varying by row. It gets the morning sun and a mix of sun and shade after lunch. West is a pleasing choice for visitors who want an angled cricket view and a clear choice between lower shelter and a higher outlook.
Day by day: what to expect
Day 1 is for the opening spell and the start of the contest. With the occasion of an Ashes morning comes a busy arrival period: give your journey some breathing room and find your seat before play. Arrange a meeting point outside if your group arrives separately; a ticket gate is an awkward place to organise everyone’s plans.
Days 2 and 3 let you follow the developing match. Pack permitted food, a refillable bottle, sun protection and a waterproof. Use lunch and tea for a walk, and return to your row between overs so you do not interrupt someone following the ball.
Day 4 can bring a deciding session. Trent Bridge publishes a cheaper day-four tariff; other grounds differ. Compare the daily table, and keep plans flexible because the match can finish early.
Day 5 is the lowest published standard daily tariff at Lord’s, Edgbaston and Trent Bridge. The Oval’s tariff is TBC. It can be a useful way to experience a Test on a smaller ticket budget, provided you are comfortable with the possibility of an early finish. Check the release route for that day and keep travel bookings separate from the admission refund terms.
If rain interrupts play, stay with the ground’s announcements. A reduced day may continue after the originally expected interval or close, so avoid treating the planned timetable as a fixed departure time. Refund eligibility depends on the number of overs, the day and the ticket terms; some final-day conditions differ from the earlier days. Hotel and train costs are separate from a match-ticket refund. Read the rain and refund comparison before paying, and retain the confirmation for the correct claim route.
Getting there on a sell-out day
Plan the journey to your gate, including the final walk and the crowd after play. Check transport services and save your digital ticket before leaving home.
Birmingham New Street is the easiest national-rail starting point. Follow signs for Smallbrook Queensway if using the 501 shuttle, rather than simply leaving through the first station exit. For a walk, allow about 40 minutes from New Street, the club’s published estimate; plan the pavement route to your ticket’s gate before leaving. National Rail’s station page has facilities, assistance and onward-travel information.
Moseley Village is another useful rail option, with the club quoting a 15–20 minute walk to the stadium. Transport for West Midlands confirms the Camp Hill connection to New Street and step-free stations. Compare the train plus walk with the city-centre shuttle for your departure point; there is no need to route every journey through the busiest central stop.
If you need step-free travel, an accessible seat, companion admission or a drop-off arrangement, settle those details with the ground before buying the rest of the trip. The nearest station and the most suitable accessible route are not always the same choice. Read the ground’s accessibility guide for the published contacts and routes.
Getting home
The 2026 Blast double-header guide gives a 21:30 finish. Play can finish early or run late. Return to Birmingham New Street for London, northbound and south-west connections. Network Rail places Birmingham New Street’s taxi rank on the Station Street/Dudley Street side. Agree a licensed-car collection point before travelling, particularly when event traffic restrictions apply. Check your last train in the National Rail journey planner and allow time to leave the ground.
Where to stay and when to book
Buy the match ticket before committing to a room. Compare cancellation terms, especially for later days. A nearby hotel helps with early arrival; a central base may suit your evening plans. Check the route back after play.
Edgbaston and the University area suit a stay away from the busiest central streets. The club recommends Edgbaston Park Hotel, with University station nearby; arrange your ground transfer separately. Five Ways and the western city centre put you near Park Regis, another club-listed hotel, with a journey across to the stadium rather than a hotel at the gate.
The new Radisson RED at the ground is due to open for 2027, with Ashes stays advertised by the club. Check whether the booking includes the cricket or hospitality you want; an overnight room and admission are different products. Edgbaston’s recommended hotels is a useful starting point for comparing locations.
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Ashes Test FAQs
- When is the Ashes Test at Edgbaston?
England men v Australia play from 8–12 July 2027.
- When do tickets go on sale?
Days one to four are sold out. Day-five tickets reached general sale on 14 October 2026; the club’s 2027 announcement lists £25 plus a £2.50 booking fee. Check the official ticket office for current stock. Members and unsuccessful ballot applicants receive priority notification if days one to four are returned.
- Is there a ballot?
The free public ballot closed on 29 September 2026. Successful applicants should follow their buying email. Members have a separate priority route.
- How much are tickets?
The published first-day adult guide is £115–£180 standard; City End Social £250. Under-16s: £35. Check the daily table and the official seat category.
- What time does play start?
11:00 is the published start. Gates: TBC. The detailed 2027 session timetable is TBC.
- Can I buy a day-five ticket?
See the day-five tariff above and the official ticket listing for its release route. The match can finish earlier.
- What happens if it rains?
The match’s refund conditions depend on overs played and the day booked. Read the ground’s terms and our rain guide; transport and accommodation costs are separate.
- Which stand suits a family?
West Lower; alcohol-free Dennis Amiss blocks 1–3. Compare the stand guide and check the actual row and access route before booking.
- Do I need to print my ticket?
Open your tickets in the free Edgbaston app using the same login as your booking. The lead booker can transfer tickets within the app, and the ticket office is in the Edgbaston Superstore.
Make a weekend of it
Allow a separate half-day for the Botanical Gardens or pair the library and museum in the city centre. Before and after the cricket · Official Birmingham tourism