Priority Club Introduced To Give Fans Early Access at Utilita Bowl
A new offering providing fans earlier access to high-demand fixtures, including The Ashes 2027
Cricket’s greatest rivalry will return to Utilita Bowl in 2027, as England and Australia go head-to-head in what promises to be one of the biggest and most in-demand sporting occasions ever hosted at the venue.
The Ashes is steeped in history, drama and unforgettable moments, and the 2027 Test Match is expected to draw extraordinary demand. With Utilita Bowl renowned for delivering sell-out internationals, outstanding views, world-class facilities and an electric matchday atmosphere, supporters can expect an unforgettable experience as England take on Australia on the south coast.
Fixture dates for the 2027 Ashes will be confirmed by the ECB in summer 2026. Sign up now to be the first to hear once dates are announced.
Read on to find out how to secure tickets and hospitality for The Ashes 2027 at Utilita Bowl.

Due to expected demand, tickets for The Ashes 2027 at Utilita Bowl will be released in a priority order, ensuring the fairest possible route for supporters to secure their seats.
This structure ensures that the Club's loyal supporters receive the earliest access, while providing a guaranteed route for Priority Club holders and a final opportunity through the public ballot.
To be ready for the Ashes ticket on-sale windows, supporters are encouraged to become a Hampshire Cricket member, join Priority Club, or sign up for Ashes updates.
Hampshire Cricket members receive first choice of days and seats, the earliest access windows and the highest ticket allowances.
With multiple tiers of access based on length of membership, this is the strongest and most reliable way to secure your seats for The Ashes 2027.
Explore Memberships for the earliest access to Ashes tickets, unrivalled access to a whole summer of domestic cricket and more.
Priority Club is the next-best way to secure your place at the Ashes.
For just £35, Priority Club holders receive:
Priority access to England internationals, The Hundred and Vitality Blast
Access to exclusive events, offers and giveaways
Priority Club ensures you beat the ballot and the general public for these major fixtures.
Join Priority Club for guaranteed access before the ballot.
Following the Member and Priority Club windows, any remaining Ashes tickets will be offered through a public ballot.
Please note: availability at this stage is expected to be extremely limited.
Hospitality demand for the 2027 Ashes Test Match is also expected to be exceptionally high.
Ashes hospitality packages will be released in this order:
Commercial Partners
2026 hospitality bookers
General sale for any remaining packages
With premium suites, private boxes and quality in-house catering, hospitality provides a comfortable and elevated way to enjoy the day.
Explore 2026 hospitality packages via the link below to secure early access to Ashes packages.

To find out more about joining Hampshire Cricket or Utilita Bowl as a commercial partner, please contact [email protected].
Read further information and frequently asked questions about the Ashes 2027 and more below.
Given the scale and demand of The Ashes, and the venue’s consistent record of sell-out England internationals, we expect extremely high demand for this fixture. Most tickets are likely to be secured during Member and Priority Club windows, before reaching the ballot.
The earliest and most reliable way to secure Ashes 2027 tickets is through a Hampshire Cricket Membership, which provides first choice of days, first choice of seats and the highest ticket allowances.
Priority Club is the next-best route, guaranteeing access once the Member windows have closed, before the ballot and general public.
Ticket allowances differ by access group:
Hampshire Cricket Members: Up to 4 tickets per day (depending on membership tenure)
Priority Club: Up to 2 tickets per day
Ballot entrants: Subject to remaining availability
Full allowances will be confirmed closer to on-sale dates.
Fixture dates will be announced by the ECB in summer 2026. You can sign up for updates to be first to hear.
The ballot for the Ashes and England internationals in 2027 will open in late summer 2026.
Priority Club (£35) provides:
Guaranteed access to 2027 England tickets, including The Ashes (after members)
Priority access to high-demand fixtures across the year: England internationals, The Hundred and Vitality Blast
Exclusive event invites, offers, discounts and giveaways
Yes - Priority Club availability will be capped to maintain strong access for all holders.
Yes. Members always receive the earliest access windows and the widest choice of days and seats at the best prices.
Priority Club follows members, then the ballot.
Ashes 2027 priority access applies to Adult Hampshire Cricket Memberships only. Junior Memberships do not include Ashes priority windows.
To receive Member priority access for The Ashes 2027, supporters must hold an active 2027 Adult Membership.
If a 2026 Member does not renew for 2027, they will not receive Member priority access.
Yes. Life Members (dependent on purchase date), Millennium Members and Debenture Holders will receive the earliest level of ticket access for The Ashes 2027.
Hospitality for major internationals frequently sells out at Utilita Bowl, and Ashes hospitality demand is expected to be exceptionally strong. We recommend booking hospitality in 2026 to gain priority access for hospitality to the Ashes.
Availability at the ballot stage is expected to be extremely limited. We recommend securing earlier access through a membership or Priority Club.
A new offering providing fans earlier access to high-demand fixtures, including The Ashes 2027
Your guide to The Ashes 2027 at Utilita Bowl, including ticket access, priority windows, hospitality information and how to secure your place.
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