CRICKET - NEW ZEALAND 2025/2026

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Cricket is New Zealand’s favourite summer sport, and this summer promises to be an exciting one! Whether you’re heading to local matches or planning to follow the action in Australia or globally, Ticket Merchant has you covered with the best seats to the most anticipated cricket events in the 2025/2026 season.

Upcoming Cricket Matches 2025/2026

Women's Ashes Series v England
January 30th to February 2nd - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (D/N)

The Ashes 2025/2026
1st Test - Perth - November 21-25, 2025
2nd Test - Brisbane (D/N) - December 4-8, 2025
3rd Test - Adelaide - December 17-21, 2025
4th Test - Melbourne - December 26-30, 2025
5th Test - Sydney - January 4-8, 2026

While New Zealand’s home games are always thrilling, the Ashes series in Australia is one of the biggest rivalries in world cricket, and you won’t want to miss the action. Whether you’re backing the Aussies or supporting England, these matches promise unforgettable moments.

The Ashes - Australia v England 2025/2026

The Ashes series, one of the most legendary rivalries in world cricket, dates back to 1882, when Australia achieved its first-ever Test victory on English soil at The Oval. This historic win sparked a satirical response from the British media, which declared their mission to "regain those ashes," giving birth to the series' famous name. Over time, the term became synonymous with the intense competition that would come to define cricket's fiercest contest. The drama intensified when a group of Melburnians gifted the English captain a small urn symbolising the "ashes" after a string of Australian victories.

Today, the Ashes consists of five Test matches, with hosting rights typically given to the team that won the previous series. If the series ends in a draw, the current holders keep the coveted trophy. Of the 72 Ashes series played so far, Australia has won 34, England 32, with 6 series ending in a draw.

The Ashes series is often contested at some of the world’s most iconic cricket grounds. Australia boasts stadiums like the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Adelaide Oval, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Optus Stadium in Perth, and Blundstone Arena in Hobart. In recent years, Women's Ashes matches have also been played at venues such as Manuka Oval in Canberra, North Sydney Oval, and Junction Oval in Melbourne.

Looking ahead, the 2025/2026 Ashes series promises five thrilling Tests in Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney—providing plenty of opportunities to catch the action live.

Whether you're supporting the Aussies or the Poms, Ticket Merchant is your trusted platform for resold tickets. Get your hands on authentic tickets with confidence, and experience the drama and excitement of the Ashes in person!

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