Pat Cummins of Australia lifts the ICC World Test Championship Mace on day five of the ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and India

ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 tickets on sale from 31 January

Media release

  • Tickets to the Ultimate Test available at worldtestchampionship.com from 31 January at 10h00 GMT (UK time)
  • A 48-hour priority window will allow registered fans to purchase from 29 January at 10h00 GMT
  • First time finalists South Africa set to face-off against defending champions Australia at Lord’s from 11 to 15 June

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that tickets for the highly anticipated clash between South Africa and Australia in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s are set to go on general sale from 10h00 GMT (UK time) on 31 January.

Priority fans, including ICC Family will benefit from exclusive access to tickets, with a 48-hour priority window active from 10h00 GMT on 29 January.

Tickets to the Ultimate Test can be purchased at worldtestchampionship.com, with prices starting at £45 for adults, and £15 for Under-16s (GBP).

Premium hospitality packages are also available from 31 January, with prices starting at £349 + VAT per day.

The Ultimate Test promises to be a thrilling spectacle, pitting two historic rivals against each other in a week-long celebration of the longest format.

While Temba Bavuma’s South Africa will be hoping to lift the Mace in their first appearance at a World Test Championship Final, Pat Cummins’ Australia will be aiming to defend the crown they won back in 2023 by beating India at the Oval.

South Africa head into the mouthwatering contest on the back of a seven-Test winning streak and in an unassailable position at the summit of the World Test Championship standings after two years of intense competition.

Australia meanwhile have only lost four of their Tests in this cycle, and remain the number one team in the ICC Men’s Test Team rankings.

The Proteas confirmed their spot at the Ultimate Test in dramatic fashion, holding off a fightback from Pakistan to seal a thrilling two-wicket win in Centurion in December, while Australia qualified courtesy of a commanding six-wicket victory over India in Sydney earlier in the month.

ICC Chief Commercial Officer, Anurag Dahiya, said: “We are delighted to make tickets available for the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. The ICC World Test Championship has produced a number of absorbing clashes over the past two years, and this Ultimate Test promises to provide more unrivalled drama on the biggest stage.

“The competition pairs the top team in the World Test Championship standings against the number one team in the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings, and I’d encourage fans to act quickly so that they don’t miss out on this mouthwatering contest.”

Rob Lynch, Interim Chief Executive & Secretary of MCC, said: “We are hugely honoured to be hosting the ICC World Test Championship Final. Lord’s is the perfect setting for the final of any international tournament, and this is set to be a fantastic contest between two teams who have a rich history at the Ground.

“I am sure that supporters of both nations will be eager to see their sides in action at the Home of Cricket and we look forward to hosting such a milestone clash between two heavyweights of Test cricket.”

South Africa captain, Temba Bavuma, said: “It’s been a month since we secured our spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final, and the support we've received from our fans has been incredible. There’s a real sense of anticipation and pride across South Africa as we look forward to playing against one of the best teams in the world.

“Facing Australia is always a fierce contest, and to do so at Lord’s - one of the most iconic and revered cricket venues in the world - makes the occasion even more special.

“We encourage fans to get their tickets and be part of what’s sure to be an unforgettable week of Test cricket.”

Australia captain Pat Cummins, said: “We are very keen to get back to Lord’s again - so many great memories. Our guys have worked hard to get to this point which has been a focus for us across the WTC cycle.

“Hopefully as many Aussies as possible will either come over or the ex-pats will get along in numbers to cheer us on. The crowds we got in Australia were incredible last summer so it would be nice to top it off in London if we can.”

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