With Australia's timezones all over the shop, it's confusing to figure out what time the Ashes is played.
After four different timezones in the first four Tests, the action finally remains in the same timezone as the previous Test.
Can Australia finish the series on a winning note or can England save further face?
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What time does the Ashes finish each night? Stumps for fifth Test - Australia vs. England
For the second consecutive Test, the eastern seaboard daylight savings time is the local time.
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) | Jan 4-8 | 5:30 PM |
Australian Central Daylight Time | Jan 4-8 | 5:00 PM |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Jan 4-8 | 4:30 PM |
Australian Western Standard Time | Jan 4-8 | 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 - England won by 4 wickets
Fifth Test, SCG, Sydney
January 4-8