England's quest to regain the men's Ashes begins at Trent Bridge on 18 June 2027, with the women's series starting six days later at Headingley. The five men's Tests will be played at Trent Bridge, Lord's, Edgbaston, the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, and the Kia Oval, concluding 29 July. The decision to exclude Old Trafford and Headingley from men's Tests drew criticism from Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

England, who lost 4-1 in Australia last winter and are without a Test coach after Brendon McCullum's sacking, face Bangladesh at Lord's from 28 May. Australia play a warm-up against England Lions at Old Trafford June 7-10. The women's multi-format series runs 24 June-20 July, with England seeking their first Ashes Test win since 2014 after a 16-0 loss in 2025.

England's summer includes ODIs against Pakistan in May and T20s/ODIs versus New Zealand in September before the 50-over World Cup. Australia face a marathon schedule including Tests in Bangladesh, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and a one-off Test in March 2027 marking 150 years of Test cricket. The World Test Championship final at The Oval on 9 June may affect Australia's warm-up plans.