The Ashes 2026
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📝 About The Ashes 2026
Dating back to 1882, when a satirical obituary declared that English cricket had 'died' after a home loss to Australia, the Ashes is the most storied rivalry in Test cricket. The series alternates between England and Australia every two years, with the host nation staging five Test matches over approximately six weeks. The tiny terracotta urn believed to contain the ashes of a burned cricket bail remains permanently at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, regardless of which team holds the series. Australia has dominated in recent decades, particularly in home series where conditions favor their fast bowlers, but England's extraordinary 2005 series victory is widely regarded as one of the greatest sporting contests ever played in any discipline.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Saturday
- Days Remaining
- 204
- Category
- Sports
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 204 days until The Ashes 2026 on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
The Ashes 2026 is on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Dating back to 1882, when a satirical obituary declared that English cricket had 'died' after a home loss to Australia, the Ashes is the most storied rivalry in Test cricket. The series alternates between England and Australia every two years, with the host nation staging five Test matches over approximately six weeks. The tiny terracotta urn believed to contain the ashes of a burned cricket bail remains permanently at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, regardless of which team holds the series. Australia has dominated in recent decades, particularly in home series where conditions favor their fast bowlers, but England's extraordinary 2005 series victory is widely regarded as one of the greatest sporting contests ever played in any discipline.
The Ashes 2026 falls on a Saturday.