England head to Australia aiming to win the Ashes for the first time since the 2017-18 series down under.
Two drawn series either side of heavy 4-0 defeats have since plagued the English side with their record in Australia one to forget — they've lost the last three away Ashes by a combined 13-0 scoreline.
Ben Stokes' side arrive in Perth for the first Test very much the underdogs and go up against a side who have not lost a Test series on home soil since falling to a 2-1 defeat against India in 2020-21.
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 in the US?
This 1st Test match takes place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, and starts on Friday, November 21 at 10:20 a.m. Local time (AWST).
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. |
The Ashes 2025 schedule
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