Predicting The Ashes is a fool's errand (as anyone who's backed England in recent years won't need telling), but the 2025/26 edition feels especially uncertain. England's last victory in 2015 has been followed by a pair of Australia wins and two draws that have seen the Baggy Green retain the urn, and they haven't won on Aussie soil since the 2010/11 tour. And yet.
The hosts are unsettled. Not only does the top order need to be worked out on the fly, but Josh Hazlewood has now joined Australia captain Pat Cummins in the physio room. With Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in the Enland squad, it goes without saying that the tourists will have injury concerns of their own, but if they can make the most of their opponents' issues early on, that decade-long drought will be there for the taking.
What Ashes 2025/26 action can I watch on Sling?
In the U.S., all five Ashes Tests are exclusive to Willow, which is carried by Sling.
Although Sling isn't the only over-the-top streamer to carry Willow, it is the most cost-efficient option and one of the best streaming services to subscribe to right now.
Willow also holds the rights to the IPL, Cricket World Cup and Big Bash League — cricket's three biggest events.
Best Sling deals for watching Ashes 2025/26
The best way of watching The Ashes on Sling is via the Dakshin Flex plan, which costs just $10/month and carries both Willow 1 and Willow 2.
Alternatively, there's the Desi Binge Plus plan, which carries Willow 1 and Sony Liv, but not Willow 2. It costs $15/month, but for a limited time you can get your first month for $10.
Watch Sling from anywhere in the world
Sling only works in the U.S., which means that even if you're a paying customer, the moment you leave the country geo-restrictions will come into effect and prevent you from using your subscription to watch The Ashes.
A good VPN, however, will allow you to access all of the services you subscribe to from anywhere in the world. Our testing has revealed NordVPN to be the best VPN.
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch The Ashes 2025/26.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch Willow TV's Ashes coverage, select 'United States'.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling, sign in, and watch The Ashes live.
The Ashes schedule 2025/26
(All times ET)
1st Test (Optus Stadium, Perth)
9:30 p.m. — Thursday, November 20 - Tuesday, November 25
2nd Test (The Gabba, Brisbane)
11:30 p.m. — Wednesday, December 3 - Monday, December 8
3rd Test (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)
7 p.m. — Tuesday, December 16 - Sunday, December 21
4th Test (MCG, Melbourne)
6:30 p.m. — Thursday, December 25 - Tuesday, December 30
5th Test (SCG, Sydney)
6:30 p.m. — Saturday, January 3 - Thursday, January 8
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