After what has seemed like one of the longest build-ups, the 2025-26 Ashes series between Australia and England is finally here.
Will Australia be able to use home advantage to secure the Ashes urn once again?
Or can England expose a potentially brittle Aussie batting and bowling line-up?
AllSportsPeople explains how sport lovers can watch the famous cricket series.
How to watch The Ashes on free-to-air TV in Australia
- Free-to-air channel: Channel 7
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.
How to watch The Ashes on live stream in Australia
- Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
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 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. |
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