Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Ashes Ticket Sales Shatter Record, Driven by High Demand
Cricket fans are very excited!
Tickets for the 2025-26 Ashes cricket series are selling like crazy, breaking all previous records.
Over 220,000 tickets were sold on the first day, almost twice the old record.
The matches in Melbourne (Boxing Day) and the day-night matches are especially popular.
Even though there were some technical issues, the sales were still huge.
If you want to go, hurry!
General ticket sales start on June 13.
This year, matches will be played all over Australia, so there are lots of chances to see the games.
Over 220,000 tickets were sold on the first day of pre-sale, breaking the record.
Demand exceeded the previous record of 111,000.
Tickets for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the day-night match at the Gabba sold rapidly.
Fans experienced long wait times and system issues during the pre-sale.
General ticket sales open on June 13, following the priority pre-sale period.
- Who
- Cricket Australia is selling tickets.
- What
- Ticket sales for the 2025-26 Men's Ashes series broke records.
- When
- The 2025-26 Men's Ashes series pre-sale started June 3, general release June 13.
- Where
- Across Australia, including MCG and Gabba.
- Why
- Exceptional demand drove record sales.
- Tickets Sold on Opening Day
- 220,000+
- Previous Record
- 111,000
- Key Match Locations
- MCG, Gabba
- Priority Pre-sale Ends
- June 12
- General Release Date
- June 13
- Series Year
- 2025-26
