2026 New Year's Ashes Test
Member Arrangements
Australia and England meet once again at the SCG from 4–8 January for the final Test of the 2025–26 NRMA Insurance Men’s Ashes Series.
Key information for Members, including access, event details, and important dates, can be found below
KEY DATES
| DATE | EVENT |
| Monday 3 November - Thursday 6 November | Reserved seat ballot open for 50 & 70 Year Members |
| Monday 24 November – Thursday 27 November | Reserved seat ballot open for all Members |
| Monday 24 November | Day 1 and Day 3 Member Breakfasts on sale |
| Friday 5 December | All members (successful and unsuccessful) will be notified of reserved seat ballot outcome |
| Friday 5 December | Bistro 1886 reservations open online |
| Monday 8 December | Reserved seats on sale on AXS Fan Account for successful members |
MEMBERS ACCESS
The 2026 New Year’s Test is classified as a Tier 1 international event. Access is limited to member and guest cards only on Days 1, 2, and 3, with all member cards admitting entry on Days 4 and 5.
| DATE | MEMBER ACCESS |
| Day 1 (Sunday 4 January) | Premier, Platinum, Gold, SCG, Sport (Member + Guest Cards) |
| Day 2 (Monday 5 January) | Premier, Platinum, Gold, SCG, Sport (Member + Guest Cards) |
| Day 3 (Tuesday 6 January) | Premier, Platinum, Gold, SCG, Sport (Member + Guest Cards) |
| Day 4 (Wednesday 7 January) | Premier, Platinum, Gold, SCG, Sport, Lifestyle (Member + Guest Cards), Gold and SCG Club Cards. |
| Day 5 (Thursday 8 January) | Premier, Platinum, Gold, SCG, Sport, Lifestyle (Member + Guest Cards), Gold and SCG Club Cards. |
GATE OPENING TIMES
| MATCH DAY | GATES OPEN |
| Days 1-4 | 7.30am |
| Day 5 | 9.30am (Subject to change) |
Entry will be available through three designated member gates:
- Gate A - Driver Avenue
- Gate H - Off Moore Park Road
- Gate J - Adjacent to Allianz Stadium Gate 1
Members with pre-purchased reserved seating will have access to a dedicated queue at Gate A, Entry 2 on Driver Avenue.
If you have a ticket to a Members’ Breakfast on Day 1 or Day 3, there is no separate or early entry. All Members, including breakfast ticketholders, must queue at the designated gates and cannot enter before 7.30am.
Members will not be able to leave the SCG during the first 30 minutes after gates open. This helps ensure a smooth and safe entry process by allowing all available turnstiles to be used efficiently.
The Members Reserve will be extremely busy, and gates may close if capacity is reached. Arriving early will give you the best chance to secure seating. If you choose to leave the SCG after reserving your seats, please note that your seat reservation sticker does not guarantee re-entry. Once capacity is reached, re-entry will not be permitted.
The Members Match Day Office, located next to Gate A on Driver Avenue, will open 30 minutes before member gates each day to assist with member enquiries.
Scan in via your Digital Membership Card
Remember, you can scan into the Members’ Reserve using your digital membership card, available in the Sporting Club of Sydney app.
Make sure your card is ready on your phone before you arrive for any game at the SCG for faster entry through the gates.
Click the button below for Digital Membership Cards how-to and answers to FAQs
RESERVED SEAT BALLOT
50- and 70-Year Members
Eligible 50- and 70-Year Members have the opportunity to apply for complimentary reserved seating on the lower deck of the Members Pavilion for Days 1–4 of the Test. To ensure equal opportunity, seats will be allocated via a random ballot.
Ballot Registration for 50- & 70-Year Members:
- Opens: 10am Monday 3 November
- Closes: 5pm Thursday 6 November
- Successful members will be notified Thursday 13 November
To register, log in to your AXS Fan Account. The option to register will appear for eligible 50- and 70-year members once the ballot opens. Successful members will be notified by email once the ballot has been completed, and tickets will be sent via email on Thursday 13 November.
Information regarding the 50 & 70 Year Members reserved seat ballot has now been communicated via email to eligible members. If you believe you may have missed this email, please contact Membership Services.
All Other Members
A ballot will be conducted for Members wishing to purchase reserved seating for Days 1–4 of the Test. Reserved seating is optional, and Members can still access unreserved seating throughout the Test.
The reserved seat ballot is drawn at random to provide an equal opportunity for all Members. Members must register separately for each day through AXS Fan Account and should only apply for the days they genuinely plan to attend. Separate ballots are conducted for each day of the Test, and every effort is made to ensure all Members are successful for at least one day, depending on the number of applications received.
Price: $25 per reserved seat
Ballot Registration for all Members:
- Opens: 10am Monday 24 November
- Closes: 5pm Thursday 27 November
- Members notified of ballot outcome - Friday 5 December
- Reserved seats on sale for successful Members - Monday 8 December
Ballot results will be emailed to all Members by Friday 5 December, confirming both successful and unsuccessful applications for each day. If your friends have also entered the ballot, we recommend checking with them to confirm their result. Successful Members will be able to order seats and be allocated together using the friends group invite function in AXS. Only Members who are successful in the ballot will see the event appear on their AXS Fan Account dashboard on Monday 8 December.
Seats are randomly allocated on Level 2 or Level 4 of the MA Noble Bradman Stand. There is no option to select your preferred level, and seats cannot be reallocated after purchase. To view the bays available for reserved seating for the Test Match, please refer to the map below.
Members with special seating requests must register for the ballot. Please email through the details of your special seating request and if you are successful membership will allocate appropriate seats to you. This includes wheelchair and carer spaces.
Members who are successful in the ballot but choose not to purchase their seats may be ineligible to apply for reserved seats for the 2027 Test Match. This helps maintain a fair process and gives all Members the best chance to secure a reserved seat.
UNRESERVED SEATING
The Members Reserve will be extremely busy, and gates may close if capacity is reached. Arriving early will give you the best chance to secure seating.
All Members retain general admission access to the Members Reserve throughout the Test. If you are unsuccessful in the reserved seat ballot, or choose not to participate, you are welcome to enter the SCG as normal and access unreserved seating areas using a seat reservation sticker. Members and their guests can enter via Gate A, Gate H, or Gate J for unreserved seating.
Unreserved seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your preferred seating, we recommend arriving early. Unreserved seating for Members is located in the Upper Members Pavilion, Ladies Pavilion, and MA Noble Bradman Stands (Level 1, Level 2 – Bays 248–251, and Level 4 – Bays 401–405).
Upon entry, each Member or guest will receive one seat reservation sticker to reserve their seat for the day’s play. Please assist staff by following their directions during this process. Seat reservation stickers are only valid when completed with the required details and cannot be used to reserve seats for Members who have not yet entered the venue.
DAY PASSES
A limited number of day passes will be available for purchase on Day 4 at $60 for adults and $30 for children (under 18). Day passes for Day 5 will be available for purchase only if play extends to a fifth day. While a Day Pass allows entry to the SCG Members Reserve, it does not include an assigned seat and are subject to venue capacity and availability.
If available, day passes can be purchased on the day from the Membership Services Match Day Office, with payment by credit or debit card only.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING & WHEELCHAIR POSITIONS
Members who require accessible seating, including wheelchair spaces or companion seating, must register in the reserved seat ballot if they wish to secure a place. All applications are included in the same ballot process.
If successful in the ballot, please contact the Membership Services team on 1800 801 155 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) or by email at membership@scgt.nsw.gov.au. The team will assist you in arranging suitable accessible seating based on your individual requirements
MEMBERS SEATING MAP
SPORTING CLUB OF SYDNEY MEMBER ACCESS
Sporting Club of Sydney Members with appropriate entitlements can access the SCG via the pool gate, 30 minutes after the main gates open each day. If you wish to secure your preferred seating, we recommend entering through the main SCG member gates (A,H or J) first.
Members will have access back into the Sporting Club of Sydney from the SCG as soon as the main gates open.
The pool gate will close approximately 20 minutes after the end of play each day. Gate opening and closing times are subject to change.
When moving between venues, please note the following policies:
- Sydney Cricket Ground dress regulations apply
- Sporting Club of Sydney conditions of entry must be followed (TBC)
- No glass may pass through the gates.
MEMBER EVENTS
Start your day at the SCG in style with our exclusive Member Breakfasts on Day 1 and Day 3 of the New Year’s Test. Held in the Noble Dining Room overlooking the SCG, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the morning before play begins.
Members will enjoy a delicious breakfast, beverages, and a special gift, along with a live Q&A session featuring cricket personalities who will share insights into the Ashes and the day’s play ahead.
Members' Breakfast
- Day 1 and Day 3
- Time: 8.30am – 10.00am
- Price: $160 per person
- Location: Noble Dining Room, Level 2 – Noble Bradman Stand
- Tickets for the Member Breakfasts will be available for purchase at 10am on Monday 24 November via your AXS Fan Account.
Please note, a ticket to the Members Breakfast does not include a reserved seat or permit early entry into the SCG. All attendees must queue and enter through Gates A, H, or J as normal.
MEMBER DINING AND RESTAURANTS
Bistro 1886
Bistro 1886 is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a restaurant-style lunch during your day at the Test.
Located in the heart of the Members Reserve, it offers a premium dining experience with a seasonal menu featuring fresh Sydney Rock oysters, signature steak frites, and other modern classics. Bookings for Bistro 1886 will open at 10am on Friday 5 December via the reservation link below.
Dress regulations apply in the Members Pavilion and diners must be over 18 years of age. If the Test concludes prior to the end of play on Day 5, table bookings for times after the match has finished will be automatically cancelled.
Click here to see the menu or the button below to make a booking.
Totti's Pasta Bar
Looking for a spot to refuel during the New Year’s Test? Totti’s Pasta Bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a casual lunch between overs. The menu features Italian favourites such as prawn and chilli ditali, bolognese pappardelle, antipasti, salads, and desserts, ideal for sharing with friends during the day’s play.
Totti’s at the SCG will open from 12pm daily and will be available for walk-in dining only.
DRESS REGULATIONS
Members and their guests are expected to maintain a standard of dress that reflects the dignity and traditions of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Please ensure your attire always aligns with the SCG’S dress code while in the Members Reserve. Click here to see the full SCG Dress Regulations.
MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT
Please help us ensure you and your guests enjoy a safe and memorable experience during the New Year’s Test. We ask that all Members and their guests uphold the high standards and traditions of the SCG Membership.
Each year, a small number of Members and guests face disciplinary action following the Test, most commonly for excessive intoxication or inappropriate behaviour toward staff. Please remember that abuse of staff or other poor conduct will not be tolerated.
The Sydney Cricket Ground and Cricket Australia enforce strict conditions of entry. Click here to view the full list of requirements.
GETTING TO THE SCG
Public transport is the most convenient way to get to the SCG, with frequent train, metro, light rail and bus services available to Moore Park. With thousands of fans expected each day, Members are encouraged to plan ahead and consider all available travel options.
Free Public Transport for Members: Members can take advantage of free public transport to events in the SCG Precinct. Simply show your membership card to travel free on bus, train, light rail and ferry services, including multiple connecting trips to reach the stadium.
Travel Information: Trains and metro services run regularly to the city, where frequent light rail services connect to Moore Park. Extra light rail services will operate before and after play each day, with the Moore Park stop just a short walk from the SCG. Regular route buses also stop nearby along Anzac Parade and Oxford Street.
If you are being dropped off or picked up, use Errol Flynn Boulevard or Driver Avenue for drop-offs, and Errol Flynn Boulevard for pick-ups. To avoid traffic congestion, consider arranging drop-offs further away and walking to the venue.
