The fifth and final Test of the Ashes takes place in Sydney as Australia look to bounce back from a surprise defeat in Melbourne over Christmas and sign off with a win.
All eyes will be on Usman Khawaja with the 39-year-old batter announcing on Friday morning this Test, his 88th, would be his last before retiring from international cricket.
Australia's first defeat to England in a men's Test on home soil in almost 15 years came as 36 wickets fell across two days in Melbourne. The Australia crowd will be in full party mode though in Sydney having comfortable wrapped up the series following the third Test.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and start times.
Australia vs. England Fifth 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 time does the Fifth Ashes Test start between Australia and England?
The Fourth 2025-26 Ashes Test between Australia and England takes place at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Sunday, January 4 to Thursday January 8.
The first ball will be bowled at 10:30 a.m. Local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia.
| Date | First Ball |
Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Fri, Dec. 26 | 10:30 a.m. |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Dec. 26 | 9:30 a.m. |
Australian Central Daylight Time | Fri, Dec. 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Dec. 26 | 7:30 a.m. |