The Ashes returns to the Kia Oval as 2027 international fixtures are confirmed

The Kia Oval has confirmed its 2027 international cricket fixtures, headlined by the ICC World Test Championship Final (June 9–13) and the fifth men's Rothesay Ashes Test (July 29–August 2). The women's Vitality WIT20 Ashes match between Nat Sciver-Brunt's England and Australia is also scheduled for July 6. England men will be seeking their first Ashes victory since 2015, while the WTC Final returns to the south London venue for the second time after hosting a sold-out Australia vs India final in 2023.