Cricket fans have reacted with anger after Edgbaston revealed ticket prices for the 2027 Ashes Test, with seats in the famous Eric Hollies Stand costing 43 per cent more than in 2023. The third Test between England and Australia begins on Thursday, July 8, and a day in the Hollies Stand will now set spectators back £165, up from £115 during the last Ashes visit.
Ticket prices across the ground
Elsewhere at Edgbaston, tickets for the Test are priced between £115 and £250 depending on location. The increase has prompted criticism from fans and former players, with some describing the cost as a "disgrace" and a threat to the accessibility of Test cricket.
One fan wrote on X: "Ooof those prices are a disgrace." Former England captain Michael Vaughan called the hike "really poor". Another supporter said: "Normal working class cricket supporters and their families are getting priced out of Test cricket. This is what is need to be investigated and put the pressure on the ECB and those county grounds hosting international Test matches."
Fan reaction and criticism
A different fan posted: "You need to stop obsessing with cricketers having a few pints after a win. This is the real scandal. Utter disgrace, really is." A fourth supporter simply added: "Shambles."
The criticism comes despite Edgbaston's argument that prices are in line with other major venues. An Edgbaston spokesperson said: "Our prices for the 2027 Ashes Test are broadly in line with other host venues and major British sporting events such as Wimbledon and the Formula One at Silverstone."
Edgbaston's response and context
The spokesperson added: "Our entry level ticket prices roughly match inflation compared to the last time Australia visited Edgbaston in 2023. But like the rest of the country, we're battling increased costs and trying to manage these wherever we can."
England drew the 2023 Ashes series with Australia 2-2. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said "every day sold out in advance, with total attendance topping 545,000". BirminghamLive contacted the ECB for comment, but no response was included in the report.
