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
| DATE | EVENT |
| Wednesday 10 December | Reserved seats on sale on AXS Fan Account for successful members |
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. |
| 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:
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 ticket holders, 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.
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
The reserved seat ballot for the 2026 New Year’s Test has now closed. All members (successful and unsuccessful) have been notified of the ballot outcome. As a reminder, if you were unsuccessful in the ballot, you retain general admission access to the SCG
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.
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.
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
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Totti’s Pasta Bar at Allianz Stadium will operate as an extension of the SCG matchday footprint, with direct member access via Gate 7 on the SCG Noble Plaza. Lunch will be served as a curated set menu featuring an Aperol spritz on arrival and many of Totti’s much-loved Italian favourites, designed for sharing and easy dining.
It is an ideal option for those who want lunch organised in advance, without worrying about queues or availability on the day.
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.
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.
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.
See latest travel advice and transport information at transportnsw.info/events
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.
