The Ashes dates 2023: Start time, fixtures, full series schedule
The Ashes is here for the summer and we've rounded up all the key dates and times for your diary.
Four Tests down, one to go. It has been a remarkable Ashes series, a stunning summer of cricket so far, but all good things must come to an end.
Australia have retained the urn after a multi-day downpour at Old Trafford handed Pat Cummins' men a 'get out of jail free' card at the opportune moment with England in command and on the verge of levelling the series.
Captain Ben Stokes will be keen to keep his men focused on the task of not losing this series, however. England can still draw the series 2-2 with a victory at The Oval, a result that would validate many of his decisions at the helm so far.
Fans across the country have been able to see Stokes and the gang in action without necessarily travelling to the capital for the privilege, though the fifth Test will see the teams clash in London to wrap up the series.
It's time to draw out those diaries, open up the calendars, ring-fence those sweet days of Ashes action across five Tests and savour every moment – in the grounds, on TV or over the radio.
The series draws to a close at The Oval in late July, when England will hope to lift the urn for the first time since 2015.
RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule for The Ashes in 2023, including dates and times for every match.
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The Ashes schedule 2023
1st Test: England v Australia
Date: Friday 16th – Tuesday 20th June
Venue: Edgbaston
Time: 11am
2nd Test: England v Australia
Date: Wednesday 28th June – Sunday 2nd July
Venue: Lord's
Time: 11am
3rd Test: England v Australia
Date: Thursday 6th – Monday 10th July
Venue: Headingley
Time: 11am
4th Test: England v Australia
Date: Wednesday 19th – Sunday 23rd July
Venue: Old Trafford
Time: 11am
5th Test: England v Australia
Date: Thursday 27th – Monday 31st July
Venue: The Oval
Time: 11am
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How to watch The Ashes on TV
You can watch The Ashes live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event.
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