Neither Old Trafford nor Headingley will host a men’s Ashes Test match between England and Australia next summer, according to reports from both the BBC and Yahoo Sports. The decision marks a departure from recent tradition, as these venues have historically been key locations for the highly anticipated cricket series.
The scheduling change means that the 2027 Ashes series will not include matches in the north of England. Both Old Trafford in Manchester and Headingley in Leeds are being bypassed as host cities for Test matches during the summer competition. No reason was given for this decision in either report, leaving unclear whether it represents a temporary shift or a longer-term change to how the Ashes is distributed geographically.
The BBC reports that the full 2027 schedule has been determined, confirming the absence of Tests at both northern venues. Yahoo Sports similarly states that neither stadium will be included in next summer’s series. This decision follows recent discussions regarding the future of Test cricket and the allocation of major matches across different grounds in England.
Currently, it remains unknown what factors influenced this scheduling choice or whether Old Trafford and Headingley will again host Ashes Tests in subsequent years.
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