Like the Super Bowl, World Cup final, Olympics 100m or NBA playoffs, the Ashes is one of those sporting events that fans simply can't miss.
The latest iteration of cricket's biannual battle for the urn is set to take place over the next seven weeks of bitterly fought action in the middle, with the first ball being bowled in Perth this Friday, November 21 in Perth.
That's where you can bowl your own digital googly — all thanks to a VPN.
Where to watch the Ashes 2025/26
Australia — 7Plus
As well as showing on Fox, Aussies get to watch this year's Ashes play out absolutely FREE thanks to Channel 7 and its 7Plus streaming service.
England — TNT Sports/Discovery Plus
TNT Sports won the race to host Ashes coverage for this away tour. It can either be added to TV plans from the likes of Sky TV or Virgin Media or £25/month on Sky TV, or you can sign up through Discovery+ from £30.99/month.
U.S — Willow TV
Cricket fans in the States have their own dedicated streaming platform for the sport: Willow TV. It's available as its own standalone subscription or on a number of cable providers. Alternatively, you can watch via Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus and Dakshin Flex plans.
How to use a VPN to catch Ashes cricket
Once you've downloaded Norton VPN, using it is a dolly.
Open up the app on your chosen device, whether that's on your laptop, smartphone or tablet. Apps for Norton VPN are available on selected Smart TVs, too, as well as Google TV and Apple TV.
Choose the appropriate location. This will depend on where you're from. So if you're an Aussie who's abroad but still wants that 7Plus stream, simply select a server location in Australia.
Then all you have to do is fire up your streaming service and watch the cricket. Norton VPN will have played the innings of its life to make sure you look like you're back at home.
Is Norton VPN any good?
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