/ The Ashes
The Ashes Melbourne Test (Boxing Day Test)
December 26-30 2025
Melbourne with the Barmy Army
It’s the bucket-lister – the Boxing Day Test at the MCG! The excitement and buzz around the city will be electric and truly unforgettable. Find out what we have in store in Melbourne.
MELBOURNE GUIDE
/ Melbourne City Guide
Melbourne City Guide
The Barmy Army are excited to share our Ashes City Guides – your ultimate companion for the best possible experience down under!
From tips on what to do before you arrive, to ways to save along the way, and everything you need to know to join our amazing community, it’s all in one place!
BASHES
/ Melbourne Bashes
Melbourne Bashes
We’re thrilled to announce that the fourth match of the 2025/26 Bashes Series will be held at the Middle Park Cricket Club.
📅 Wednesday, 24th December 2025
More information will be released soon.
EVENTS
/ Melbourne Events
Melbourne Events
Join the Barmy Army in Melbourne for the Ultimate Ashes party, Christmas Day lunch or New Year’s Eve party!
Tickets are selling fast so book online now to avoid missing out!
EXCURSIONS
/ Melbourne Excursions
Melbourne Excursions
Melbourne is known for it’s electric culture, stunninc architecture and endless adventures.
You’ll find plenty of things to do in Melbourne to suit your preferences!
HQs
/ Melbourne HQs
Melbourne HQs
The official HQs have been confirmed, giving supporters the perfect place to eat, drink, sing and soak up the atmosphere throughout the Series.
Richmond Club Hotel — Lunchtime HQ
Beer Deluxe — Evening HQ
SONGBOOK
/ Songbook
Songbook
Get ready to sing loud and proud in the stands with the official Barmy Army songbook.
Key Locations
As part of our Adelaide Guide, we’ve added an interactive map featuring all the key Barmy Army locations. Supporters can easily find the cricket, our events, HQs, and a huge range of great venues—plus enjoy exclusive savings with the PASS app!
Download The Pass
Get rewarded for going out at 190+ pubs, bars, and restaurants across Australia with The Pass.
Earn points and perks, access exclusive offers and rewards, and get $10 off your first order. Joining The Pass is free!
Barmy Army members can enjoy 10% off across all venues with the promo code BARMY.
The City
Asides from the hallowed turf of the MCG, Melbourne has a vibrant arts and culture scene, boasting world-class museums, theatres, and galleries that cater to every taste. Its culinary diversity is a food lover’s paradise, offering a smorgasbord of international cuisines in its renowned laneway cafes and restaurants.
The city’s picturesque parks, including the Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park, provide a serene escape amidst the urban hustle and bustle. Melbourne is one of those places you’ll be pining for more.
The Stadium
There’s few sporting venues in the world that change you. But a day at the MCG will get underneath your skin and have you needing England to win. It’s boisterous. It’s intense. It’s the perfect location to watch two rivals battle it out in one of the most iconic rivalries our sport has. Whilst England have seen some challenging days here, few will forget Day One in 2010 when the Aussies were skittled and Cook and Strauss battled the day out. Make sure you’re there to witness another chapter of history at the ‘G’ in 2025.
There are two train stations close to the MCG. Jolimont (otherwise known as MCG station) is north of the ground and offers a five-minute stroll through Yarra Park to the ground. From any railway station in the central business district, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines.
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Get ready for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series with the Barmy Army!