Michael Vaughan criticizes 43 percent price increase for Ashes tickets
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:58 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticized the 43 percent ticket price increase for the 2027 men’s Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Tickets in the Hollies Stand for the third match of the series have risen to £165 from £115 during the 2023 tour. While some member tickets are available for £92, standard adult prices for the first three days remain at £115 plus a £2.50 booking fee. The ballot for the 2027 series opened Wednesday, with top-tier seats at Lord’s and the Oval priced higher at £190 and £185 respectively. This development follows a 2023 series that saw record attendance across the five venues. The England and Wales Cricket Board and the host venues have been contacted for comment regarding the pricing strategy for the upcoming series.
- •Michael Vaughan labeled the 43 percent price hike for the Edgbaston Ashes Test as poor.
- •Hollies Stand tickets for the 2027 Test are priced at £165.
- •Ticket ballots for the 2027 Ashes series opened on Wednesday.
- •The 2027 Ashes series begins at Trent Bridge on 18 June.
- •Best tickets at Lord’s and the Oval are priced at £190 and £185.
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
- 6:58 AMBBC Sport — Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
"Former England captain Michael Vaughan says a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston is "really poor".
"Former England captain Michael Vaughan is critical of a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:58 AMAshes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston is "really poor".
- BBC SportSep 3, 2026, 6:58 AMAshes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is critical of a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
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