Just to further confuse Australian fans, the Ashes has a fourth different timezone as the Boxing Day Test gets underway in Melbourne.
Australia has wrapped up the Ashes series 3-0 but England will be playing for plenty of pride at the MCG and hoping to avoid a series whitewash.
Will the Aussies keep their foot on the visitor's throat?
AllSportsPeople has you covered as you plan your Ashes viewing.
What time does the Ashes finish each night? Stumps for Boxing Day fourth Test - Australia vs. England
After different timezones in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, the Ashes hits AEDT for the first time in Melbourne.
Here is the stumps time for different timezones across Australia:
NOTE: An extra 30 minutes is available each day to complete daily overs
| Date | Stumps |
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (local time) | Dec 26-30 | 5:30 PM |
Australian Central Daylight Time | Dec 26-30 | 5:00 PM |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Dec 26-30 | 4:30 PM |
Australian Western Standard Time | Dec 26-30 | 2:30 PM |
Australia vs. England Boxing Day fourth 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 - Australia wins by eight wickets (AUS 1-0)
Second Test, The Gabba, Brisbane (D/N)
December 4-8 - Australia wins by eight wickets (AUS 2-0)
Third Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
December 17-21 - Australia won by 82 runs (AUS 3-0)
Fourth Test, MCG, Melbourne
December 26-30
Fifth Test, SCG, Sydney
January 4-8