Situated in the east of the city, the Sydney Cricket Ground is one of the world's most famous cricketing venues. It has a relatively limited capacity of 43,562 but fans are close to the action from all points.
The old Hill Stand is gone but the green-roofed Ladies Pavilion remains one of cricket's finest landmarks.
In 1929-30, Sir Donald Bradman hit a personal best 452 not out against Queensland on this ground, but spinners have plenty of joy here these days.
Barmy Army tip: Seeing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are a given, but make sure you do it aboard the public ferry to Manly rather than on an expensive cruise.
England's record here: The only Test England won on their last Ashes tour, thanks to Andy Caddick's 10-wicket haul, but they lost in 1998-99, despite Darren Gough's hat-trick.
England fixtures - Sydney
2006
12-14 November v New South Wales
Play starts 0000 GMT
2007
2-6 January 5th Test
Play starts 2330 GMT (from 1 Jan)
9 January Twenty20 International
Play starts 0830 GMT
2 February VB Series ODI v Australia, Sydney (d/n)
Play starts 0315 GMT
11 February 2nd VB Series final, Sydney (d/n)
Play starts 0315 GMT
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