📅 The 2027 Test
Australia v England — MCG, March 2027
150 Years of Test Cricket. The 150th anniversary fixture, as it stands today.
Cricket Australia has confirmed a day-night pink-ball Test at the MCG from 11–15 March 2027. The public ballot has closed with more than 125,000 tickets sold.
Countdown to first ball
11–15 March 2027
Counting to first ball on 11–15 March 2027. Fixture details update as official announcements are made.
Match information
The essentials
- Teams
- Australia v England
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- City
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Dates
- 11–15 March 2027
- Format
- Test match — five days
- Day/night
- Day-night Test — pink ball
- Tickets
- Ballot closed — 125,000+ tickets sold
Ticketing is controlled by Cricket Australia. The public ballot has closed and Jubilee Test does not sell tickets or act as 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
Confirmed
Day-night pink-ball Test, 11–15 March 2027
Cricket Australia has confirmed the 150th anniversary Test will be a day-night pink-ball fixture at the MCG.
Closed
Public ballot closed — 125,000+ tickets sold
The initial ballot has closed. Any remaining tickets will be released through official Cricket Australia channels.
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?
- Yes. Cricket Australia has confirmed a day-night pink-ball Australia v England Test at the MCG from 11–15 March 2027.
- When do tickets go on sale?
- The public ballot has closed and more than 125,000 tickets have been sold. Any remaining tickets will be released through official Cricket Australia channels. Jubilee Test does not sell tickets.
- Will it be a day/night Test?
- Yes — Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a day-night Test using a pink ball.
- 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.