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The Ashes

Sydney Test (New Year's Test)

January 4-8, 2026

Sydney Test (New Year's Test)

The Barmy Army will announce its exciting official travel options for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series on December 10th!

We are thrilled to be appointed as an official licensed travel operator for the highly anticipated 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series in Australia. The appointment enables Barmy Army to provide exclusive travel packages for fans eager to witness this historic rivalry live. See below for our key on-sale details:

Priority Access Window: 8am Tuesday, December 10th. This is an exclusive 24-hour window for members who have purchased the Pre-Payment Plan or Priority Access Pass.
General Sale: 8am Wednesday, December 11th. Anyone interested in joining the Barmy Army ‘Down Under’ will have the opportunity to book our travel options.

You can join the Barmy Army and follow the England men's cricket team as they compete against Australia in Sydney

Sydney - celebrate the new year

The historic Sydney Cricket Ground. Nearly 200 years old with it's iconic green pavilion.

Off the pitch, be the first to celebrate 2026 on Sydney harbour-front at our New Year’s Eve party. Endowed with a sparkling harbour, dazzling beaches and a sunny climate, this glamorous city will not disappoint. Dine at restaurants with stunning views, explore the icons around Circular Quay and visit local beaches, plus explore beyond Sydney to experience the spectacular wineries, mountains and coastline of New South Wales.

Example packages including Sydney

Whether it's a ticket and accommodation package or a fully escorted tour, we are certain we will be able to give you one of the experiences of your lives. Here are some example tours that will include Sydney:

Example Itinerary for a week in Sydney

Here's how a week in Sydney with Barmy Army Travel might look in the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series. This can be either by itself or as part of one of our several packages as seen above.

Day 1 - Arrive in Sydney

Regardless if you are just joining us in Sydney or have come from elsewhere, our rep will be there to greet you at the airport and usher you onto your transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 - Explore Sydney

Take in one of the world's most breathtaking capitals and see all the famous sights like the Opera House and Harbour.

Day 3 - New Year’s Eve Party

See in 2026 before anyone else in the world at one of the biggest NYE parties of your life!

Day 4-8 - The Pink Test at the SCG

Here we go, it's game on in Sydney. Your official Ashes tickets in the Barmy Army section, a bespoke tour shirt and transfers to and from the ground are all included. Just get Jerusalem ready to go in your head!

Day 9 - Day at Leisure

Take a boat trip through Sydney to toast the trip of a lifetime or chill out in your hotel.

Day 10 - Travel Day

Your time in Sydney is complete. Either fly home or join us on a tour extension to either another part of Aus or another country on the way home. Our bespoke travel partner Hays will have you sorted!

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