England already find themselves 1-0 down in the series after they crumbled to an astonishing two-day defeat in the first Test in Perth, and now head to Brisbane looking to make amends against a talented Australia side.
England know they already have an uphill battle — only once this century has a team recovered to win a men’s Ashes series after losing the opener: England’s famous 2005 comeback.
This day-night Test will be another huge task with Australia having a formidable record in this format having won 13 out of 14, including all three against England.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and start times.
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 Ashes: Australia vs. England start?
This 2nd Test match takes place at the The Gabba in Brisbane Australia, and starts on Thursday, December 4 at 2 p.m. Local time (AEST).
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. |
The Ashes 2025 schedule
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 |
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AUS vs ENG 3rd Test | Dec 17-21 | Adelaide Oval |
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AUS vs ENG 4th Test | Dec 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
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AUS vs ENG 5th Test | Jan 4-8 | Sydney Cricket Ground |
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