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.
The Ashes: Australia vs. England live stream, TV channel in the UK
Here's how to watch this first Test match in the UK:
- TV Channel: TNT Sports
- Live Stream: Discovery+
Fans in the UK will be able to watch every ball of the 2025 Ashes on TNT Sports.
Streaming service Discovery+ will also be showing all the action for fans willing to stay up into the early hours.
There is currently no free trial being offered.
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What time does the Ashes: Australia vs. England start in the UK?
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).
For fans in the UK that means an early start with proceedings getting underway on Thursday, December 4 at 4 a.m. GMT.
The Ashes 2025 schedule
All times GMT
- First Test: Friday November 21-Tuesday November 25 (2:30 a.m.) - Optus Stadium, Perth
Second Test: Thursday December 4-Monday December 8 (4 a.m.) - The Gabba, Brisbane
Third Test: Wednesday December 17-Sunday December 21 (12 a.m.) - Adelaide Oval
Fourth Test: Thursday December 25-Monday December 29 (11.30 p.m.) - Melbourne Cricket Ground
Fifth Test: Sunday January 4-Thursday January 8 (11.30 p.m.) - Sydney Cricket Ground