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What time does The Ashes start in the UK?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The first Test of The Ashes is ready to begin with play starting from midnight (UK time)<\/strong> on the night of Tuesday 7th December 2021 and into the early hours of Wednesday. Brisbane is 10 hours ahead of UK time.<\/p>\n
Each of the five days will start at the same time meaning most England fans will be able to catch the first few overs before bed and wake up to the final few overs around breakfast time.<\/p>\n
Of course, this won\u2019t stop the die-hards from becoming nocturnal between December and January!<\/p>\n
The Ashes 2021 schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n
First Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Date: 8th \u2013 12th December 2021<\/p>\n
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane<\/p>\n
Second Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Date: 16th \u2013 20th December 2021<\/p>\n
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide<\/p>\n
Third Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Date: 26th \u2013 30th December 2021<\/p>\n
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne<\/p>\n
Fourth Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Date: 5th \u2013 9th January 2022<\/p>\n
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney<\/p>\n
Fifth Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Date: 14th \u2013 18th January 2022<\/p>\n
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth<\/p>\n
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