England are in 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, as well as how the two teams lineup in Perth and TSN expert Dom Farrell's prediction.
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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 1st Test match takes place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, and starts on Friday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. Local time (AWST).
For fans in the UK that means an early start with proceedings getting underway on Friday, November 21 at 2:30 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 (day/night): Thursday December 4-Monday December 8 (4:30 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