Cricket Australia has confirmed that the Prime Minister’s XI will take on an England Men’s XI in a two-day, day-night fixture at Manuka Oval on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30, November 2025.
This year will mark the eleventh occasion on which England has faced the Prime Minister’s XI - and the first to be played with the pink Kookaburra ball.
Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia: “This year, we welcome an England XI to Manuka Oval for what promises to be a thrilling contest ahead of the greatest rivalry in cricket.
“An Ashes series is something every cricket fan looks forward to. Like many Australians, I grew up admiring and begrudging the brilliance of players like Ian Botham, David Gower, and Graham Gooch.
"I look forward to meeting with the selectors to finalise a PM’s XI that showcases the best available talent from across Australia to take on the strong English team.”
England will begin their five-match Ashes Test series in Perth on November 21. Meanwhile, the England Lions will start their Australian tour in Perth in November, with fixtures against England and a Cricket Australia XI. They will conclude their tour with a match against Australia A in Brisbane at the beginning of December.