The 2025-26 Ashes Series saw a frenetic beginning in Perth with the First Test decided within just two days—the shortest Ashes Test in 137 years.
Attention now turns to hot and steamy Brisbane for the crucial Second Test to be played with a pink ball under day-night conditions.
With Australia leading 1-0 and England needing to win the five-match series to reclaim the Ashes, the stakes couldn’t be any higher heading to The Gabba.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of the Second Test in Brisbane, including how to watch the match and start times.
What time does the Second Ashes Test start between Australia and England?
The Second 2025-26 Ashes Test between Australia and England takes place at The Gabba in Brisbane from Thursday December 4 to Monday December 8.
As a Day-Night match the Second Test will be played with a pink ball and each day’s play will begin mid-afternoon. The first ball will be bowled at 2:00 p.m. Local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia.
| Date | First Ball |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 2:00 p.m. |
Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 3:00 p.m. |
Australian Central Daylight Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 2:30 p.m. |
Australian Western Standard Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 12:00 p.m. |
Australia vs. England Second 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.
New users of Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
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 |
|
AUS vs ENG 3rd Test | Dec 17-21 | Adelaide Oval |
|
AUS vs ENG 4th Test | Dec 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
|
AUS vs ENG 5th Test | Jan 4-8 | Sydney Cricket Ground |