The Ashes reignite from December 26-30 when Australia hosts England for the fourth Test match of what is set to be a thrilling 2025-26 NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes Series.
Tickets for the Boxing Day Test will go on sale to MCC members at 10.00am AEDT on Tuesday October 7 via Ticketek.Member arrangements for this match are outlined below. To book dining, Long Room passes and Balcony passes, please visit the event page on the MCC website.
For further information on attending each day of the Boxing Day Test and to book dining and passes when they become available, please visit the event pages linked below or the events calendar.
Match Categories
Demand for this match by Full and Restricted members is expected to be high. As such, Days 1-3 have been assigned as Category 1 match days.Provisional members are unable to access the Members’ Reserve through their membership for Days 1-3 of the Boxing Day Test.
Ticketing arrangements for Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test will be made available during the match and communicated to members on the MCC website, via the MCC App and via email.
| Day | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | TBA |
| Visitor ticket limits | |||||
| 50-Year, Full & Restricted members | 2 per member | 4 per member | 4 per member | 4 per member | TBA |
| Provisional members | No access | No access | No access | 2 per member | TBA |
Match Details
| Fri Dec 26 Day 1 |
Sat Dec 27 Day 2 |
Sun Dec 28 Day 3 |
Mon Dec 29 Day 4 |
Tue Dec 30 Day 5 |
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| Gate 2 Opens | 9.00am | 9.00am | 9.00am | 9.30am | 9.30am |
| Play starts | 10.30am | 10.30am | 10.30am | 10.30am | 10.30am |
| Dining ballot | 9.00am Monday December 8 - 5.00pm Tuesday December 9 | ||||
| Long Room Passes | Applications open 9.00am Monday December 8 | ||||
| Balcony Passes | Applications open 9.00am Monday December 8 | ||||
Boxing Day Test seating arrangements
Members can purchased reserved seating for themselves and their guests in accordance with match day category conditions outlined in the match categories table above. Click here to view match category entitlements for the cricket season.Any unallocated reserved seating will become available to members and visitors for unreserved seating, subject to availability.
View a map of reserved and unreserved seating areas available in the Reserve here.
TICKET PRICES
Boxing Day Test| Reserved Seat | Unreserved Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $12 | N/A |
| Adult visitor ticket | $86 | $74 |
| Child (7-16 years) visitor ticket | $35* | $29 |
| Child (0-6 years) visitor ticket | $35* | No ticket required |
Tickets are subject to availability and capacity. Ticketek service and handling fee inclusive of GST: $9.00.
Dining
The Members’ Dining Room, Jim Stynes Grill, Missymu by Shirley and 1956 Restaurant are available for pre-booked dining.Bookings can be made through the MCC website or MCC App. Timings are outlined in the table above
When dining registrations exceed room capacity, a ballot will be conducted and all registered members will be notified of the outcome.
Members and visitors who secure dining in the Members’ Dining Room, Missymu by Shirley and 1956 Restaurant will also access a Level 2 reserved seat as part of their booking. Please note: members must still obtain an unreserved visitor ticket for their guest to enter the Members’ Reserve.