Ashes 2027 England: Guía UK ETA para Aficionados

The Ashes 2027 England series runs from 18 June to 2 August across five iconic Test grounds. Australian supporters and other visa-free visitors flying in to watch now need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation before boarding — it costs £20, links to your passport and clears within about 72 hours. This guide covers who needs one, the full fixture list, and how to apply in time.

TL;DR: England host Australia in a five-Test summer confirmed by the ECB on 23 July 2026. Nationals who normally enter visa-free — Australians included — must hold a £20 UK ETA that stays valid for two years. Apply on gov.uk as soon as your tickets and flights are booked.

Key facts for Ashes travellers

• Series window: 18 June to 2 August 2027, five Tests, confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
• Authorisation fee: £20 since 8 April 2026, multiple entries, good for 24 months (gov.uk).
• Required since: 25 February 2026 for every visa-free traveller, Australians included (Ministerio del Interior).
• New venue: Southampton’s Utilita Bowl hosts its first Ashes Test, the 10th English ground to do so (ECB).
• Procesando: most approvals in minutes, occasionally a couple of days (gov.uk).

Datos rápidos	Detalle
Series	Men’s Ashes 2027, England v Australia
Dates	18 June – 2 Aug 2027 (five Tests)
Tasa	£20 per person (lasts 2 years, multiple entries)
Quién lo necesita	Visa-free visitors: Australia, NZ, US, Canada, EU and more
Momento de decidir	Usually inside three working days
Solicitar en	gov.uk/eta

Australia last held the urn after a 4–1 win at home in the 2025–26 series, so the travelling support arriving for the return will be huge. Book early and sort your Australian traveller authorisation before you commit to flights — a rare refusal is far simpler to handle months ahead than in the final week.

When and where the 2027 Ashes take place

Five Tests stretch across seven weeks of the English summer. Trent Bridge in Nottingham opens proceedings, Lord’s follows in London, Edgbaston brings the Birmingham cauldron, Southampton makes its debut, and The Oval closes the contest. Each match runs up to five days, so fans can plan around a single city or chase the whole caravan.

The schedule below reflects the venues and dates the ECB confirmed on 23 July 2026. For official ticket ballots and any late changes, the ECB is the primary source, and the ICC lists the wider international calendar.

Test	Ground	City	Dates
First	Trent Bridge	Nottingham	18–22 June 2027
Second	Lord’s	Londres	30 June – 4 July 2027
Third	Edgbaston	Birmingham	8–12 July 2027
Fourth	Utilita Bowl	Southampton	21–25 July 2027
Fifth	Kia Oval	Londres	29 July – 2 August 2027

A concrete plan helps. A Sydney couple targeting the Lord’s Test would aim to land at Heathrow by 29 June, giving a buffer day before play starts on the 30th. A fan wanting back-to-back cricket could pair Trent Bridge in June with Edgbaston in July, roughly 55 minutes apart by train — two Tests, one easy rail corridor.

Do Australian fans need a UK ETA for the Ashes?

Yes. Australia is a visa-free country, which since 25 February 2026 means an approved authorisation is mandatory before you fly. The airline scans it at check-in under the “no permission, no travel” policy. One application covers repeat visits across a two-year span, costs £20, and ties electronically to the passport you enter.

Your document needs depend on nationality. Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, Canadians and EU passport holders all fall into the authorisation group. Irish citizens travel freely under the Common Travel Area. Anyone already holding a UK visa or residence permit uses that instead and skips the extra step.

Nacionalidad del aficionado	What the series requires
Australia, Nueva Zelanda	UK ETA (£20) — obligatorio desde febrero de 2026
Estados Unidos, Canadá	Travel authorisation, £20
UE / EEE, Suiza	Travel authorisation, £20
South Africa, India	Standard Visitor visa (not ETA-eligible)
Irlanda	Nada — Área de Viaje Común
Holders of a UK visa	Travel on the visa, no separate permit

Full nationality detail sits in our dedicated guide for Australian citizens, and the broader rules for sports fans cover matchday entry. Coming from Europe for a Test or two? Our UK ETA versus EU ETIAS comparison explains how the two schemes differ.

Travelling with parents or grandparents making their first overseas cricket trip? You do not have to face the form alone. Apply directly on gov.uk for £20, or lean on our checking service if you would rather someone reviewed the answers before submission.

How to apply for your ETA before the first Test

Applications run through the official UK ETA app or the página de solicitud de gov.uk. Keep your passport, a payment card and a phone camera ready. Most people wrap it up inside ten minutes.

Consejo profesional: Lodge the application the day your Ashes tickets clear the ballot, not the week before departure. Approvals usually arrive within minutes, but officials ask you to allow up to three working days — and summer demand runs heavy.

1. Abrir la aplicación UK ETA or the gov.uk apply page and scan the photo page of your passport.
2. Take the selfie when prompted, then answer the short eligibility questions truthfully.
3. Pagar la tasa de 20 libras by card and submit. Keep the confirmation email; the clearance attaches to that passport automatically.
4. Wait for the result and book non-refundable flights only once it lands, generally within minutes or a few days.

Cada viajero presenta la suya, niños e infantes incluidos. Una familia de cuatro que viaja desde Perth presentaría cuatro solicitudes de £20, una por pasaporte. Para las pantallas exactas, consulte nuestro application questions and answers y el app download and status guide. ¿Quiere tener una idea del tiempo? Lea cuánto tiempo tarda la aprobación.

Siguiendo la serie: ciudades, campos y viajes

Los partidos se agrupan perfectamente para viajes en tren. Nottingham, Birmingham y Londres se encuentran en líneas directas rápidas, mientras que Southampton se conecta con la capital en aproximadamente 75 minutos. Una vez que haya pasado la inmigración, el desplazamiento entre ciudades anfitrionas no requiere documentación adicional: nuestro border control walkthrough explica los e-gates, y un la escala aún necesita la misma autorización si hace conexión a través del Reino Unido.

Establézca su base en Londres para las dos pruebas de capital en Lord's y The Oval, luego haga viajes de un día para las otras. The Guía de viajes de Londres para titulares de UK ETA mapea vecindarios y transporte, mientras que el Guía de las mejores ciudades del Reino Unido te ayuda a llenar los días de descanso entre partidos. ¿Buscas más deporte en el mismo verano? El Tour de Francia 2027 con salida británica se superpone con el calendario de críquet.

Consejos prácticos para viajeros de Ashes

• Reserva alojamiento con los partidos: las ciudades de partidos se llenan rápidamente en días de prueba; reserva habitaciones cerca de cada estadio en el momento en que se aclare la votación.
• Mantén el pasaporte actualizado: la autorización se vincula a un documento, por lo que debes renovar un pasaporte próximo a vencer antes de solicitar, nunca después.
• Empaca para cuatro estaciones: un junio inglés puede traer quemaduras solares o retrasos por lluvia, a veces en la misma sesión en Trent Bridge.
• Planifica alrededor de días sin juego: si una prueba termina temprano, nuestro cobertura de eventos en Londres muestra qué más hay.
• Reutiliza la autorización: válido por dos años completos, también cubre un viaje de regreso sin un segundo pago.

Un escenario más real: un seguidor de Melbourne que asiste a las cinco pruebas puede entrar y salir de Gran Bretaña repetidamente con la misma autorización. Permite múltiples visitas durante su vida de dos años, por lo que un viaje a París a mitad de serie y regreso no desencadena ningún cargo nuevo en el Reino Unido — el punto que nuestro página de ciudadanos australianos hace en detalle.

Somos un servicio independiente de asistencia de viajes, no un organismo gubernamental. Puede completar el formulario usted mismo en gov.uk por £20, o dejar que revisemos y lo presentemos con usted — útil para grupos grandes o para familiares que prefieren ayuda. ¿Prefiere no hacerlo solo? Revisaremos y manejaremos la solicitud por usted.

Preguntas más frecuentes

Do Australian fans need a UK ETA for the Ashes 2027?

Yes. Australia is a visa-free country, so since 25 February 2026 its passport holders must carry an approved authorisation before flying. It costs £20 and links to your passport.

How much does the UK ETA cost for the series?

The fee is £20 per person, set on 8 April 2026. That single charge covers multiple entries and remains valid for two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

When should I apply before the first Test?

Apply as soon as your tickets and flights are confirmed. Most decisions arrive within minutes, though gov.uk advises allowing up to three working days, and summer volumes run high.

What are the Ashes 2027 dates and venues?

Cinco pruebas se juegan del 18 de junio al 2 de agosto de 2027: Trent Bridge, Lord’s, Edgbaston, Utilita Bowl de Southampton y The Oval. Southampton alberga su primera prueba Ashes.

Can one authorisation cover every Test city?

Yes. A single clearance covers the whole United Kingdom, so you can follow all five Tests across Nottingham, London, Birmingham and Southampton on one approval.

Do children need their own clearance for the cricket?

Sí. Cada viajero necesita una autorización individual, incluidos los bebés. Cada solicitud cuesta £20 y está vinculada al pasaporte de esa persona.

Is this the same as a UK visa?

No. It is a lighter pre-travel clearance for short visits, not a visa. Anyone holding a valid UK visa or residence permit travels on that and does not apply separately.

What if my application is refused before the trip?

A small number of applicants are directed to apply for a visa instead. Applying early leaves time to lodge that visa application before the first Test.

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Acerca del autor: Eleanor Winslade, Editora Sénior de Documentación de Viajes. Eleanor ha cubierto los requisitos de entrada al Reino Unido desde 2017 y se especializa en orientación paso a paso en inglés sencillo verificada contra la orientación oficial más reciente de GOV.UK.
Actualizado: 2026-09-16