The wait is over—international cricket’s oldest rivalry is set to be renewed as Australia host England in the five-match Ashes Test series this summer.
Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, Australia retained the Ashes in England back in 2023 with that series drawn 2-2.
England will have their work cut out reclaiming the prized Ashes urn, having not won a Test on Australian soil since the successful 2010/11 Ashes series.
However with captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon ‘Bazball’ McCullum leading England into their first Ashes tour of Australia, hopes are high for an exciting and unpredictable series.
Australia has several injury concerns with both Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins to miss at least the first Test through injury, with Steve Smith taking over the captaincy reins.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of the all-important first Test in Perth, including how to watch the match and start times.
What time does the First Ashes Test start between Australia and England?
The first 2025/26 Ashes Test between Australia and England takes place at Perth Stadium from Friday November 21 to Tuesday November 25. The first ball will be bowled at 10:20 a.m. Local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | First Ball |
Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Nov. 21 | 10:20 a.m. |
Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Fri, Nov. 21 | 1:20 p.m. |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Nov. 21 | 12:20 p.m. |
Australian Central Daylight Time | Fri, Nov. 21 | 12:50 a.m. |
Australia vs. England first 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?
First Test, Perth Stadium, Perth
November 21-25
Second Test, The Gabba, Brisbane (D/N)
December 4-8
Third Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
December 17-21
Fourth Test, MCG, Melbourne
December 26-30
Fifth Test, SCG, Sydney
January 4-8