The battle for the urn begins with a high-stakes ‘western test’ at the fast and bouncy Perth Stadium. With the fixture an hour away, the ticket landscape is tight, requiring a strategic approach to securing your seat. This 2025/26 Male Ashes The series kicks off in explosive fashion in pertusive fashion, traditionally known for its pace and the bounce of its opening pitches – a characteristic that promises high drama from the ball. With plaguring on both sides, the serial key is wide.
With the captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out, Australia grabs two debut caps supporting domestic depth. At this time. England have named a strong 12-man squad, with the final XI decided likely to come down to a combination of four PACE picks and a spinner Shoaib Bashir. Branded wood match and fire is announced.
AUS vs ENG: First Ashes Test ticket prices
Due to high demand, tickets for the first few days are extremely limited or on general sale. The prices listed below are based on official total retail face values ​​(Australian dollars, AUD) and indicative package costs.
1. General Admission Ticket Price ranges
Official general sale tickets were classified by price and daily prices. Day 1 and Day 2 are officially ‘sold out’, where the original or current sale prices for an adult ticket (excluding service charges) appear on the official ticketmaster platform:
| Match day | Status | Price Range (Approx. AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday, November 21) | Installation is complete | $49.50 – $172.00+ | Day of peak demand. Sales / premium may be higher. |
| Day 2 (Sat, November 22) | Installation is complete | Probably similar to day 1 | High demand on weekends. |
| Day 3 (Sun, November 23) | Ticket options | $48.00 – $159.00 + | Weekend high demand day. Prices vary by category. |
| Day 4 (Mon, Nov 24) | Ticket options | $25.00 – $75.00+ | Weekday request. Good value. |
| Day 5 (Tue, Nov 25) | Ticket options | Often $20.00 – $50.00 + | Lowest price. Often left late, sometimes charitable entry. |
Note: These are great mature prices. Offers child, discount and family changes. All online purchases have a transaction / processing fee (eg ~ ~ ~ $ 7.05 – $ 7.20 per ticket).
2. In seating categories (category is best)
Tickets are sold based on seat quality (view, location, shade). Category A is the most expensive and category e is the most affordable general seating.
- Category A: Premium seats, often 1 or 2, Wicket square offering the best viewing angles.
- Category B / C: Mid-range seats, good viewing angles, maybe higher or a little higher or a little behind.
- Category D (England fan zone): A special area for England supporters.
- Category e: The most comfortable seats, usually higher levels or more than the concourse.
3. Travel and tour package costs
As individual tickets are scarce for the first few days, official tour packages guarantee a guaranteed seat as they include flights, accommodation and hospitality.
| Package example | They get off | Price (Approx. AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Night Express (Official Partner) | 3 Nights Accommodation, Day 1 & 2 Tickets (Cat. E), function. | $1,079 PP (twin share) |
| 5-Day Vacation Package (Official Partner) | 6 nights accommodation, 5 day tickets (cat e). | From $1,889 (twin share) |
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How to book Perth test tickets
Given the current sold-out status for the early days, a highly skewed approach is necessary.
A. Official ticket center (primary source)
- Visit Cricket Australia (CA): For Perth Stadium, go to the official CA ticketing center which directs you to the venue’s official ticketing partner for Ticketmaster Australia.
- Focus on the following days: Instantly check availability for day 3, day 4 and day.
- Check out their premium experience: CA often sells award experiences (such as corporate boxes or private stands) that may be at capacity when general seating is sold out.
B. Authorized Sales Marketplace
- Official re: Check Ticketmaster or the associated official sales platform via Cricket Australia. Ticket holders who are no longer able to attend can sell legally and safely, often appearing close to the match date (20th and 21st).
- Avoid unauthorized sites: Avoid buying tickets from unverified third-party brokers (Stubhub, viagogo, etc.) as tickets may be fake or canceled upon check-in.
C. Official travel and tour packages
- Official Licensed Tour Operators (LTO): Consider official CA partners such as Gulvers Sports Travel or other local Australian operators. These companies guarantee official tickets, but require a commitment to a complete package (ticket + accommodation / flights).
- Barmy Army (for England fans): England supporters should check the Barmy Army website for remaining ‘hotel and ticket’ packages to secure seating in the Histrict Supporter’s Zone.
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