📅 The 2027 Test
Australia v England — MCG, March 2027
150 Years of Test Cricket. The 150th anniversary fixture, as it stands today.
We do not publish unconfirmed detail as fact. Anything marked TBC has not been officially announced, and this page updates as announcements are made.
2027 Test Countdown
Provisional date
Counting to March 2027 (dates to be confirmed). The countdown target updates automatically once the fixture is officially confirmed.
Match information
The essentials
- Teams
- Australia v EnglandTBC
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket GroundTBC
- City
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Window
- March 2027TBC
- Format
- Test match — details to be confirmedTBC
- Day/night
- Not confirmedTBC
- Tickets
- Not yet on sale — no official on-sale date announcedTBC
Ticketing, dates and format are controlled by the official organisers. Jubilee Test does not sell tickets and is not an official ticketing channel.
Official sources
Where to verify everything
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (official)
- Cricket Australia (official)
- England & Wales Cricket Board (official)
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Before you go
What to Know Before You Go
Practical planning for a five-day Test in Melbourne, written for visiting fans.
Plan for five days, not one
A Test runs across five days. Fans travelling internationally typically build a 7–10 day Melbourne trip around it, with rest days for the city and the coast.
Melbourne in March
Late summer. Warm days, cool evenings and genuinely changeable weather — pack a hat, sunscreen and a light jacket for the same session.
Getting to the ground
The MCG sits in Yarra Park, a short walk from the CBD and served by train and tram. Walking from the city along the Yarra is the classic approach.
Ground rules change
Bag size limits, permitted items and entry gates are set by the venue and can change. Always check the official MCG website before match day.
Buy tickets only from official sellers
When tickets are announced, use the official ticketing channels named by the organisers. Jubilee Test does not sell tickets.
Book accommodation early
A milestone Test plus Melbourne's March event calendar means rooms near the ground go quickly. Flexible-cancellation rates are worth the small premium.
Match history & squads
Australia v England at the MCG
Melbourne has staged both previous milestone Tests. Key players for 2027 will be published here once squads are named.
Australia — key players
Squad slot 1
Opening batter
Squad slot 2
Top order
Squad slot 3
All-rounder
Squad slot 4
Fast bowler
Squad placeholders — updated when selections are announced.
England — key players
Squad slot 1
Opening batter
Squad slot 2
Top order
Squad slot 3
All-rounder
Squad slot 4
Fast bowler
Squad placeholders — updated when selections are announced.
Latest news
Announcements and updates
Ongoing
Awaiting official fixture confirmation
We will publish dates, format and ticketing the moment they are officially announced.
Ongoing
Melbourne fan guide expanding
Accommodation areas, transport and rest-day itineraries are being added continuously.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2027 Test officially confirmed?
- A 150th-anniversary Test in Melbourne has been widely reported and discussed, but exact dates, format and ticketing have not been confirmed publicly. Everything on this page marked provisional will be updated as official announcements are made.
- When do tickets go on sale?
- No on-sale date has been announced. Join the newsletter and we will send the announcement as soon as official ticketing details are published.
- Will it be a day/night Test?
- Not confirmed. We will not speculate — the page will be updated if and when a format is announced.
- Is Jubilee Test an official site?
- No. Jubilee Test is an independent fan and media project. For official information, always refer to Cricket Australia, the ECB and the MCG.
- Where should I stay?
- East Melbourne and Richmond are closest to the ground; the CBD and Southbank offer the widest choice. See the Melbourne Fan Guide for a breakdown by neighbourhood.
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