How often are the Ashes? Time between when England vs Australia five Test cricket series is held - explained

England and Australia’s much anticipated Ashes series is now well underway with the visitors currently 1-0 up in the series after a thrilling Test match saw Pat Cummins’ squad win by two wickets.

Ben Stokes’ side will continue the fight to regain the famous urn and keep it on English shores for the first time since 2015 when the hosts came out on top with a 3-2 series in which the current England captain played an integral role.

Since then, Australia have dominated with 4-0 series wins on home soil in 2018 and 2022, as well as battling their way to a 2-2 draw on their previous visit to England in a series that became famous for a stunning innings of 135 from that man Stokes as he and Jack Leach saw their side to a one-wicket win in a match for the ages at Headingley.

If the first Test match is anything to go by, the remaining four are likely to seal the deal in making this Ashes series one of the most exciting ever.

Here is all you need to know about how often the Ashes take place and when the next away series will be...

How often do The Ashes take place?

Traditionally, The Ashes will take place every two years, with the host country rotating between England and Australia. However, due to the difference in seasons between the two countries, the actual gap between each series can be between 18 and 30 months.

The next away series is scheduled to take place from November 2025 until January 2026. This will mark the first time in eight years the urn will be fought for in Australia.

What is the schedule for this year’s Ashes?

• First Test: 16th-20th June (Edgbaston) Australia won by two wickets
• Second Test: 28th June-2nd July (Lord’s)
• Third Test: 6th-10th July (Headingley)
• Fourth Test: 19th-23rd July (Old Trafford)
• Fifth Test: 27th-31st July (The Oval)

What are the recent Ashes series results?

Here are the past results of the Ashes series since 2000:

• England 2001: Australia won 4-1
• Australia 2002-03: Australia won 4-1
• England 2005: England won 2-1
• Australia 2006-07: Australia won 5-0
• England 2009: England won 2-1
• Australia 2010-11: England won 3-1
• England 2013: England won 3-0
• Australia 2013-14: Australia won 5-0
• England 2015: England won 3-2
• Australia 2017-18: Australia won 4-0
• England 2019: Drawn 2-2 (Australia retain the urn)
• Australia 2021-22: Australia won 4-0