The Ashes is here for the summer and we’ve rounded up all the key dates and times for your diary.

By Michael Potts

Published: Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 12:00 am


The Ashes is up and running with the schedule locked in and fans already looking forward to another dose of highly competitive Test cricket between England and Australia.

England were defeated by the visitors in the first Test at Edgbaston but will be determined to strike back with a gutsy performance at Lord’s, the home of cricket, in the second encounter between the teams.

The schedule will see England and Australia travel across the UK to play on five of the most sacred fields in the nation, with fans across the country able to see Stokes and the gang in action without necessarily travelling to the capital for the privilege.

It’s time to draw out those diaries, open up the calendars, ring-fence those sweet days of Ashes action across five Tests and savour every moment – in the grounds, on TV or over the radio.

The series draws to a close at The Oval in late July, when England will hope to lift the urn for the first time since 2015.

RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule for The Ashes in 2023, including dates and times for every match.

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The Ashes schedule 2023

1st Test: England v Australia

Date: Friday 16th – Tuesday 20th June

Venue: Edgbaston

Time: 11am

2nd Test: England v Australia

Date: Wednesday 28th June – Sunday 2nd July

Venue: Lord’s

Time: 11am

3rd Test: England v Australia

Date: Thursday 6th – Monday 10th July

Venue: Headingley

Time: 11am