<P> The 2017 -- 18 Ashes series ( named Magellan Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons ) was a series of Test cricket matches contested between England and Australia for the Ashes . The series was played at five venues across Australia between 23 November 2017 and 8 January 2018 . England were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series , having won in 2015 . Australia won the series 4 -- 0 , regaining the Ashes after taking an unassailable lead with an innings victory in the third Test . </P>
<P> The 2017 -- 18 Ashes series ( named Magellan Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons ) was a series of Test cricket matches contested between England and Australia for the Ashes . The series was played at five venues across Australia between 23 November 2017 and 8 January 2018 . England were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series , having won in 2015 . Australia won the series 4 -- 0 , regaining the Ashes after taking an unassailable lead with an innings victory in the third Test . </P>
where is the current ashes test being played
where is the current ashes test being played
five venues across Australia
five venues across Australia