2025 Summer of Cricket Tickets – Ashes, India Series, Women’s Test

2025/26 Summer of Cricket Tickets Now On Sale: Australia Gears Up for Iconic Season

Australia’s much-loved sporting tradition is back in full swing. The 2025/26 summer of cricket tickets are now officially on pre-sale, ushering in excitement that’s already setting record numbers. Cricket Australia has confirmed that general public sales begin June 13, but the buzz has well and truly begun. With a jam-packed schedule that features the Ashes 2025, blockbuster contests against India, and a high-octane multi-format women’s series, this summer is shaping up to be a celebration of cricket on both sides of the gender line.

Last season’s crowds were historic, and the appetite for live cricket appears even stronger this year. With matches set across 11 cities and 14 venues, fans from Darwin to Hobart will get a taste of cricketing excellence as Australia plays host to an impressive international roster. This time, pre-sale registrations are already up 23% year-on-year, and it's easy to see why.

Ashes 2025 Headlines a Star-Studded Calendar

Among the marquee events, none shine brighter than Ashes 2025, set to begin in late November at Perth Stadium. With five Test matches spanning from Perth to Sydney, this renewal of one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries promises more than just bat and ball—it offers legacy, emotion, and history in the making. The Ashes 2025 schedule includes a traditional Day-Night Test at The Gabba, the Christmas Test in Adelaide, the Boxing Day classic at the MCG, and the Pink Test in Sydney.

For fans who watched the 2021 and 2023 editions unfold with intensity and edge-of-the-seat drama, this summer could be another chapter in what many consider cricket’s most storied battle. After all, the Ashes don’t just draw headlines—they shape careers.

India Returns for a Blockbuster White-Ball Showdown

If the Ashes light the traditional fire of Test cricket, then India’s white-ball tour adds sparkle and modern intensity. Starting October 19 with an ODI at Perth Stadium, Australia will play three ODIs and five T20Is against India. The highlight? The T20I series marks the first-ever five-match T20I contest between these sides on Australian soil, giving fans an extended taste of one of modern cricket’s most electric rivalries.

These matches, scheduled across iconic venues like the MCG, SCG, and The Gabba, promise high scores, loud crowds, and moments that could be replayed for years. It’s not just about cricket—it’s about theatre. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg underlined this while announcing the ticket release, noting the return of India as a central fixture of a season that’s “shaping up to be even bigger.”

South Africa Series to Open the Curtain in the North

Interestingly, the 2025/26 summer kicks off in northern Australia, with South Africa playing three T20Is and three ODIs in Darwin, Cairns, and Mackay. This move not only brings top-tier cricket to fans in less-visited regions, but also gives the national side a testing start ahead of a grueling summer. The matches in tropical Queensland and the Northern Territory may not be traditional stomping grounds, but they bring an exciting chance to spread cricket’s reach while setting the competitive tone early.

These early contests also serve as a prep ground ahead of India’s arrival, giving selectors, strategists, and fans insight into Australia’s form and combinations.

Women’s Cricket Front and Centre

Another jewel in this summer’s crown is the women’s international series, especially after the Australian Women’s Team’s Ashes whitewash last season. This time, they face India in a full multi-format series, capped off with a historic Test match at the newly renovated WACA Ground—a first.

This isn’t just another fixture; it’s a marker of where women’s cricket is heading. The team has been a juggernaut under Meg Lanning’s leadership, and whether she returns or passes the baton, the excitement remains high. The matches scheduled across Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and Melbourne ensure maximum visibility and accessibility. Importantly, these games come with full D/N status, and the WACA Test, from March 6–9, promises to be a milestone in women’s cricket.

Cricket’s Cultural Moment: Why This Summer Matters

Beyond just sporting contests, this summer comes with symbolic weight. Post-pandemic, the resurgence of large-scale public events has made stadium atmospheres more cherished than ever. Cricket, as the national sport, leads that revival. And with tickets now on sale, this summer offers not just cricket, but catharsis, celebration, and community.

Cricket Australia’s strategy of diversifying venue choices and stacking the calendar with blockbuster matches speaks directly to the fan. It's not about filling seats—it's about giving the nation an experience to remember. And after last season’s success, the message is clear: Australia wants more cricket, and they want it loud.

Get In Early: Secure Your Seats Now

With pre-sale demand already surging, fans are being encouraged to secure seats early via cricket.com.au/tickets/pre-sale. Once general public sales begin on June 13, ticket availability could shrink fast, especially for matches in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

This isn’t just ticketing advice; it’s a warning wrapped in anticipation. If you want to witness the Ashes live, or watch India under lights at the MCG, or see the WACA host its first women’s Test—act fast.