Boxing Day Test

* 26 December at 10:30 to 30 December at 17:30

The Ashes, one of the world’s greatest sporting contests, returns to Australia for the first time in four years, with the Melbourne Cricket Ground set to host the fourth Magellan Ashes Test beginning on Boxing Day.

The fierce on field rivalry, the unforgettable crowd atmosphere and the Boxing Day occasion make this a truly unmissable event.
A fresh faced Australian side led by Steve Smith will be looking to reclaim the Ashes and assert their dominance over England, led by new captain Joe Root, with high quality cricket with bat and ball assured.

CAR PARKING UPDATE
There will be no public parking in Yarra Park on the first three days of the match. Please use public transport to get to the MCG. 

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCES
Day 1: 87,000-92,000
Day 2: 70,000-75,000
Day 3: 54,000-59,000
Day 4: 30,000-35,000

TICKET UPDATE
A limited number of public tickets to Day 1 (December 26) are still available. Tickets are also available for all other days.

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The only way to ensure you receive legitimate tickets and at the official sale price is to purchase via the authorised ticketing agency, Ticketek. Fans who purchase tickets from unauthorised resellers risk paying too much and having tickets cancelled.

HOURS OF PLAY
This will be a match played over five days, from December 26-30. 

Session 1 10.30am-12.30pm 
Lunch 12.30pm-1.00pm 
Session 2 1.00pm-3.00pm
Tea 3.00pm-3.30pm
Session 3 3.30pm-5.30pm

*Note: Hours of play may alter if time is lost due to inclement weather, or if minimum numbers of overs have not been bowled.

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