When is the next Ashes Test? Fourth Test dates for Melbourne Boxing Day match between Australia vs. England
England are 3-0 down in the Ashes series and are currently only playing for pride in the remaining two Tests against Australia.
This means the fourth Test in Melbourne - on Boxing Day - is a dead rubber.
Will England finally turn up or is Australia going to keep their foot on the visitors' throat?
The Sporting News has all the details on when the fourth Ashes Test starts.
What time does the fourth Ashes Test start?
Date |
First Ball |
|
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (local time) |
Fri, Dec. 26 |
10:30 AM |
Australian Eastern Standard Time |
Fri, Dec. 26 |
11:30 AM |
Australian Central Daylight Time |
Fri, Dec. 26 |
10:00 AM |
Australian Western Standard Time |
Fri, Dec. 26 |
7:30 AM |
The Ashes 2025/26 Schedule
The 2025/26 Ashes Test series is a part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Here is the full schedule for the five-match series:
Fixture |
Date |
Venue |
Result |
AUS vs ENG 1st Test |
Nov 21-25 |
Perth Stadium |
Australia won by 8 wickets |
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test (D/N) |
Dec 4-8 |
The Gabba, Brisbane |
Australia won by 8 wickets |
AUS vs ENG 3rd Test |
Dec 17-21 |
Adelaide Oval |
Australia won by 82 runs |
AUS vs ENG 4th Test |
Dec 26-30 |
Melbourne Cricket Ground |
|
AUS vs ENG 5th Test |
Jan 4-8 |
Sydney Cricket Ground |