The Ashes: Overview, Preview, Odds, and Picks (Nov 21-Jan 8)
One of the most intense sporting rivalries will be renewed at the end of November as the 2025-26 Ashes Series...
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Published Nov 13, 5:14am ET by Alex Dudley
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Last updated Nov 13, 5:34am ET
One of the most intense sporting rivalries will be renewed at the end of November as the 2025-26 Ashes Series gets underway in Australia. The hosts will be aiming to retain the Urn after gaining a draw in England in 2023, while the visitors will be chasing their first away Tour win Down Under since 2010-11. Find The Ashes odds and our picks here.
The Ashes 2025-26 Overview
| Stat | Information |
|---|---|
| When | Friday, November 21, 2025 – Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
| Where | Various Locations, Australia |
| How to Watch | Willow TV |
The Ashes 2025-26 Odds
To Win The Ashes Odds
| Series Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia | -170 |
| England | +220 |
| Draw | +750 |
Correct Series Score Odds
| Correct Score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia 4-1 | +550 |
| Australia 3-2 | +600 |
| Australia 5-0 | +700 |
| England 3-2 | +700 |
| Australia 3-1 | +750 |
| Draw 2-2 | +750 |
| Australia 4-0 | +900 |
| England 4-1 | +1000 |
| Other Selections | +1800 & Bigger |
The Ashes 2025-26 Overview
As is tradition with The Ashes, the series rotates between each team that it is played. The previous edition of the series was staged in England in 2023, with the scores tied at 2-2 following a sensational summer of action. Therefore, the 2025-26 Series will be staged in Australia.
The First Test will be staged in Perth, before Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney host the latter matches. Find the full breakdown of the Series below.
| Test | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| First Test | Perth Stadium, Perth | November 21-25, 2025 |
| Second Test | The Gabba, Brisbane | December 4-8, 2025 |
| Third Test | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | December 17-21, 2025 |
| Fourth Test | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | December 26-30, 2025 |
| Fifth Test | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | January 4-8, 2026 |
Team News
The squads that will compete in the 2025-26 Ashes have been formally announced. Australia will be without Pat Cummins for the opening test at the end of November, meaning Steve Smith will captain the team. However, Cummins is expected to return for the later matches. Sean Abbott will also be missing for the opening test.
England warmed up for The Ashes with a routine performance against the England Lions in Perth. Ben Stokes was in excellent form taking six wickets. However, the tourists will face a nervy wait to see the extent of Mark Wood’s injury.
| Australia | England |
|---|---|
| Steve Smith (C) | Ben Stokes (C) |
| Sean Abbott | Harry Brook |
| Scott Boland | Jofra Archer |
| Alex Carey | Gus Atkinson |
| Brendan Doggett | Shoaib Bashir |
| Cameron Green | Jacob Bethell |
| Josh Hazelwood | Brydon Carse |
| Travis Head | Zak Crawley |
| Josh Inglis | Ben Duckett |
| Usman Khawaja | Will Jacks |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Ollie Pope |
| Nathan Lyon | Matthew Potts |
| Mitch Starc | Joe Root |
| Jake Weatherald | Jamie Smith |
| Beau Webster | Josh Tongue |
| Mark Wood |
The Ashes 2025-26 Pick
England were the outstanding team in the 2023 Ashes series, but their Bazball style of play failed to get them over the line with home field advantage.
Wins on Australian turf have been a rarity for England, with their 2010-11 series win being their only success since the 1980s. This year’s series could be a miserable one for the visitors.
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Pick
Australia to Win 4-1 (+550)
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