Aaqib Javed: The Teenage Star And Historic First
Fast bowler Aaqib Javed came to Hampshire in 1991, three years after making his international debut, and all as a teenager making his first steps in the game
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 historic Test headlines an unforgettable summer of international cricket, alongside England Men v Pakistan and the Women’s Ashes ODI.
Utilita Bowl international fixtures, 2027
England Men v Pakistan
15 May 2027
England Women v Australia
13 July 2027
England v Australia
21-25 July 2027
Demand is expected to be exceptionally high, particularly for the Men’s Ashes Test, with tickets released through a series of priority windows before the public ballot.

Tickets for Utilita Bowl’s 2027 England internationals will be released through a series of priority windows, rewarding Hampshire Cricket’s longest-standing supporters with the earliest access.
Hampshire Cricket Members will receive first access, with priority determined by Membership tenure, followed by Priority Club and successful ticket ballot applicants.
Supporters eligible for a priority window will be able to purchase tickets for all three 2027 internationals, subject to availability.
Tickets go on sale to successful ballot entrants on 2 October until the general sale begins 10am, 14 October.
With record-breaking demand in the ballot, be sure to set your alarms to secure any remaining tickets when the general sale starts.
Hampshire Cricket members (adult memberships only) 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.
2027 Hampshire Cricket Memberships go on sale on 16 September. A limited number will include earlier international ticket access, including access to the Men’s Ashes Test, with the eligible new Member window beginning at midday on 18 September
Further information about 2027 Hampshire Cricket Memberships will be announced soon.
Explore information about 2026 memberships via the link below.
Priority Club is the next-best way to secure your place at the Ashes. Priority Club will receive early access to tickets for all three 2027 England internationals following the Hampshire Cricket Member priority windows.
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.
Priority Club is currently sold out, with no further places currently available.
Existing Priority Club holders will receive further information ahead of their ticket window, including details of how to access tickets.
Demand for the first Men’s Ashes Test Match at Utilita Bowl is expected to be exceptionally high. Tickets will be released through Hampshire Cricket member and Priority Club windows before remaining availability is offered through the ticket ballot.
Hampshire Cricket Membership provides the earliest access to tickets, with priority determined by membership tenure.
Priority Club will receive access following the Member windows, before remaining tickets are made available through the public ballot.
Ticket access will take place through a series of priority windows.
3+ year members: Midday 8 September
2-year members: Midday 11 September
New 2027 members: Midday 18 September
Priority Club: Midday 21 September
Successful ballot entries: from Midday 2 October
General sale: 10am 14 October
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.
All tickets remain subject to availability.
The free ticket ballot is open from 2 September and closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday 29 September.
Registering your interest does not enter you into the ballot. You must submit a ballot application to be considered for tickets.
Priority Club is currently sold out.
Existing Priority Club will receive priority ticket access for the 2027 England internationals and will receive further information ahead of their priority window.
Yes. Eligible Hampshire Cricket members receive the earliest ticket access, with priority determined by membership tenure.
Priority Club follows the member windows, before remaining tickets are offered through the ballot.
Ashes 2027 priority ticket access applies to eligible Adult Hampshire Cricket Memberships. Junior Memberships do not include Ashes priority ticket access.
Supporters must hold an eligible 2027 Adult Hampshire Cricket Membership by 6 September 2026 to receive member priority ticket access for the 2027 internationals.
If a 2026 Member does not renew for 2027 by 6 September 2026, 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.
Yes. Customers who book hospitality for England v Sri Lanka at Utilita Bowl on 15 September 2026 will receive priority access to book hospitality for the venue’s 2027 England internationals, subject to the relevant terms and availability.
Ticket availability will depend on demand during the preceding priority windows. Availability for the Men’s Ashes Test – and the most popular Test days – is expected to be extremely limited.
Successful applicants will begin receiving access to purchase tickets from midday on 2 October. Full details of the ballot process and purchase deadlines will be communicated to applicants by email.
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