TL;DR
- The 2025-26 Ashes series between Australia and England is highly anticipated, with questions about home advantage and team strengths.
- In Australia, the Ashes can be watched live on Channel 7 and Fox Cricket, with streaming available on Kayo, Foxtel, and 7plus.
- New Kayo subscribers can get a free trial or sign up for budget-friendly monthly subscriptions starting at $25.
- The first Ashes Test begins November 21st at Perth Stadium, with subsequent matches scheduled across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.
The 2025-26 Ashes series, featuring Australia and England, has finally arrived following an exceptionally lengthy anticipation period.
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
For the 2025/26 Ashes series, live TV broadcasts in Australia will be shown on Fox Cricket and Channel 7. You can stream the matches via Foxtel, 7plus, and Kayo Sports.
Where to stream The Ashes live in Australia
- Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel, 7plus
New subscribers to Kayo can currently sign up for a FREE trial can enjoy this specialized streaming platform, which provides budget-friendly, no-commitment subscriptions beginning at only $25 monthly. Furthermore, it's a haven for sports enthusiasts, broadcasting a wealth of live events, such as cricket, AFL, F1, and numerous others.
What time does the First Ashes Test start between Australia and England?
The opening Ashes Test of the 2025/26 series between Australia and England is scheduled for Perth Stadium between Friday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 25. Play is set to commence 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