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Perth to kick off Ashes 2025-26 series opener as Gabba's longstanding role ends

The first Ashes 2025-26 Test is scheduled for November 21-25, 2025 with the second a day-night Test at the Gabba

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Australia's Pat Cummins (C) holds the urn trophy as Australia celebrate the drawn series and retaining The Ashes 2023 (Pic: AFP)

Australia's Pat Cummins (C) holds the urn trophy as Australia celebrate the drawn series and retaining The Ashes 2023 (Pic: AFP)

Cricket Australia said on Wednesday that the five-match Ashes 2025-26 Test series between Australia and England in 2025-26 will begin in Perth, Western Australia.

This marks the first time in over 40 years that Brisbane's Gabba will not host the series opener in Australia. Instead, the venue will feature its inaugural day-night Ashes Test from December 4-8.

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