Trent Bridge and Headingley Named as Openers for Men's and Women's Ashes 2027 Series

The news that Trent Bridge and Headingley will host the opening matches of both the men’s and women’s Ashes in 2027 has been confirmed.

Venues for the 2027 Ashes Openers

Trent Bridge and Headingley have been selected to stage the first games of the men’s and women’s series next year.

This choice brings two historic English grounds into focus for the start of the 2027 Ashes contests.

The men’s and women’s series will again run in parallel, mirroring the approach taken in 2023.

Organisers have decided to repeat this format after the positive experience of holding both competitions at the same time four years earlier.

The decision follows the successful staging in 2023, allowing fans to enjoy both the men’s and women’s Ashes together.

Running the series side by side means supporters can follow action from both teams across the summer months.

The 2023 parallel schedule proved effective, leading to the same structure being adopted for 2027.

Trent Bridge and Headingley now join the list of venues that will open proceedings for the respective men’s and women’s contests.

With the parallel format locked in, the 2027 edition will maintain the same overall approach that worked well previously.

Fans will once more have the opportunity to watch both the men’s and women’s Ashes unfold together from the opening matches at these two grounds.

The announcement highlights the continued commitment to scheduling the men’s and women’s series in parallel following the 2023 success.