Ashes First Test

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The Ashes 2027 First Test: UK Start Date, Time & Countdown

Opening day of the 2027 England v Australia Ashes series. Check the date, UK start time, countdown, venue, and confirmed UK viewing notes where available.

Cricket18 Jun
Starts in 248 days20h 28m to go

Event details

Date, UK time and countdown

DateFriday, 18 June 2027Official scheduleUK start time11:00 BSTDate confirmed, start time to be checkedCountdownStarts in 248 days20h 28m to goVenueTrent BridgeNottingham, UK

The first Test is scheduled for 18-22 June 2027 at Trent Bridge. Daily session times and broadcast details should be checked close to the series.

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Starts in 248 days20h 28m to go
UK planning timeFriday, 18 June 2027 at 11:00 BSTUK end timeFriday, 18 June 2027 at 18:30 BSTVenueTrent Bridge, Nottingham, UKUK TV or streamUK broadcaster: Sky Sports Cricket / NOW, BBC radio coverage TBCDate statusOfficial scheduleTime statusDate confirmed, start time to be checkedSchedule checked7 September 2026OrganizerEngland and Wales Cricket BoardParticipantsEngland, Australia
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Source: Trent Bridge Ashes 2027 page

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