Everton Stadium has been selected to host the historic return of Rugby League’s Ashes series this autumn.
Rugby League Commercial confirmed that the traditional England‑Australia challenge will return after a 22‑year absence.
Everton’s new waterfront home will host the decisive Second Test on 1st November, with the three‑test series starting at Wembley Stadium (London) on 25th October and ending at AMT Headingley (Leeds) on 8th November.
The matches will be played on three consecutive Saturday afternoons – with each kicking off at 2.30pm and shown live on BBC One in the UK.
Colin Chong, Everton’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Rugby League Ashes series to Everton Stadium this autumn.
“As well as being home to Everton, our new stadium was built to also host world‑class sporting and entertainment events. Securing an international fixture of this magnitude demonstrates Everton Stadium’s status as one of the UK’s leading venues.
“The rivalry between England and Australia in rugby league has a rich history, and we are excited to welcome fans of the sport to our city and our stadium which will offer an unforgettable experience in a state‑of‑the‑art setting on the banks of the River Mersey.”
In addition to this Ashes test, the first major non‑footballing event to be announced at Everton Stadium, the Club’s waterfront home has already been selected as a host venue for UEFA Euro 2028.
Rhodri Jones, Rugby League Commercial Managing Director, said: “This is the news we’ve all been waiting for – everyone in the England set‑up, and tens of thousands of England Rugby League fans. We welcome back Mal Meninga and the Kangaroos to England for an Ashes series, and we have three fantastic venues which will showcase the very best of International Rugby League.”
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