Ashes 2025-26: How to buy tickets for the Australia vs England first Test in Perth?

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The battle for the urn begins with the high-stakes ‘West Test’ at the fast-and-bouncy Perth Stadium. With the fixture just hours away, the ticket landscape is tight, demanding a strategic approach to secure your seat. The 2025/26 Men’s Ashes Series kicks off in explosive fashion in Perth, traditionally known for the pace and bounce of its drop-in pitches—a characteristic that promises high drama from ball one. With injuries plaguing both sides, the series opener is wide open.

With captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out, Australia hands out two debut caps, backing the local depth. Meanwhile. England have named a strong 12-man squad, with the final XI decision likely coming down to the combination of their four pace options and spinner Shoaib Bashir. Mark Wood is declared fit and firing.

Due to the intense demand, tickets for the initial days are extremely limited or sold out in the general sale. Prices listed below are based on official general sale face values (in Australian Dollars, AUD) and indicative package costs.

Official general sale tickets were categorized by price tier and day. While Day 1 and Day 2 are officially ‘Allocation Exhausted’, here is what the original or current resale prices look like on the official Ticketmaster platform for an Adult ticket (excluding service fees):

Note: These are indicative adult prices. Child, concession, and family passes offer variations. All online purchases incur a transaction/handling fee (e.g., ~$7.05 – $7.20 per ticket).

Tickets are sold based on the quality of the seat (view, location, shade). Category A is the most expensive, while Category E is the most affordable general seating.

Since individual tickets are scarce for the early days, official tour packages provide a guaranteed seat but at a much higher cost, as they include flights, accommodation, and hospitality.

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Given the current sold-out status for the initial days, a multi-pronged approach is necessary.

A. The Official Ticketing Hub (Primary Source)

B. The Authorised Resale Marketplace

C. Official Travel & Tour Packages

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