England ended a painfully long drought in the fourth Test in Melbourne, claiming its first Ashes win on Australian soil in 14 years.
With the lively MCG pitch coming under heavy fire from players past and present, the Boxing Day Test match was over in less than two days and officials will be desperate for a considerably longer contest as the 2025-26 series reaches its final destination in Sydney.
Having won the first three matches, Australia holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series heading into the 2025-26 Pink Test, which will once again support the ongoing cancer care work of the McGrath Foundation.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, including how to watch the match and start times.
What time does the Fifth Ashes Test start between Australia and England?
The Fifth 2025-26 Ashes Test between Australia and England takes place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Sunday January 4 to Thursday January 8.
The first ball will be bowled at 10:30 a.m. Local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia.
| Date | First Ball |
Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sun, Jan. 4 | 10:30 a.m. |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Jan. 4 | 9:30 a.m. |
Australian Central Daylight Time | Sun, Jan. 4 | 10:00 a.m. |
Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Jan. 4 | 7:30 a.m. |
Australia vs. England Fifth Ashes Test live stream, TV channel
- Free-to-air channel: Channel 7
- Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
The 2025-26 Ashes series is available for live TV broadcast on Fox Cricket and Channel 7 in Australia. Streaming options are available on Foxtel, 7plus and Kayo Sports.
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What is the Test match schedule for the 2025-26 Ashes?
The 2025-26 Ashes Test series is a part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Here is the full schedule for the five-match series:
Fixture | Date | Venue | Result |
AUS vs ENG 1st Test | Nov 21-25 | Perth Stadium | Australia won by 8 wickets |
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test (D/N) | Dec 4-8 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Australia won by 8 wickets |
AUS vs ENG 3rd Test | Dec 17-21 | Adelaide Oval | Australia won by 82 runs |
AUS vs ENG 4th Test | Dec 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | England won by 4 wickets |
AUS vs ENG 5th Test | Jan 4-8 | Sydney Cricket Ground |