The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the schedule for the 2027 men's and women's Ashes series, with Southampton's Utilita Bowl set to host a men's Ashes Test for the first time. The two series will once again run concurrently, following the successful format introduced in 2023. Southampton to Make Ashes History For the first time, Southampton's Utilita Bowl (Rose Bowl) will stage a men's Ashes Test when the fourth Test begins on July 21, 2027. The venue previously hosted Test