The Ashes 2025-26 are just three weeks away as Ben Stokes' England jet off to Australia as they bid to reclaim the urn that they last won in 2015.
Key Ashes 2025-26 Streams
• Dates: November 21 → January 8
• Free Streams — 7Plus (AUS)
• U.K. — TNT Sports via Discovery+
• U.S. — Willow TV via Sling
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
This is widely seen as England's best chance to win a tour Down Under since 2010-11, when Andrew Strauss’ team famously won 3-1. With a squad full of batting talent, including the patience of Joe Root and the power of Harry Brook, putting runs on the board should not be a problem for England.
However, questions remain over the bowling. Jofra Archer and Mark Wood are both spectacularly destructive at their best, but can they stay fit? And will Shoaib Bashir’s off-spin be enough to contain the Australian batsmen?
For Australia, this formidable side is arriving at the end of an era. Almost every player is over 30, with Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc all approaching 40. Yet under Pat Cummins, the squad still has immense talent, and the recent trend in bowling-friendly Australian pitches will suit their potent attack.
The bigger uncertainty lies in Australia’s batting lineup. Who will open alongside Usman Khawaja? And can the top three provide enough protection for Smith and Travis Head, who both have remarkable Test records?
So, read on and we'll show you exactly how you can watch the 2025-26 Ashes from anywhere in the world.
How to watch the 2025-26 Ashes around the world
The Ashes is the biggest event in cricket, but how can you watch it around the world? Are there any free options? And what do you do if you aren't at home when the games are on?
That's where we come in:
How to watch The Ashes 2025-26 for free in Australia
The Ashes 2025-26 Worldwide Broadcasters
Not in Australia? Here's who is broadcasting The Ashes where you might be:
- 🇬🇧 - TNT Sports via Discovery+
- 🇺🇸 - Willow TV via Sling
- 🇨🇦 - Willow TV
- 🇮🇳 - Sony LIV via JioHotstar
- 🇳🇿 - Sky Sport
- 🇿🇦 - Supersport
Watch The 2025-26 Ashes from anywhere in the world
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching The Ashes on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the 2025-26 Ashes live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
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're away from Australia, and want to view 7Plus' stream of The Ashes, you'd select an 'Australia' server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to 7Plus and enjoy!
The Ashes 2025-26 Schedule
1st Test
📍 Optus Stadium, Perth
📅 21–25 November 2025
2nd Test (Day/Night – Pink Ball)
📍 The Gabba, Brisbane
📅 4–8 December 2025
3rd Test
📍 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
📅 17–21 December 2025
4th Test (Boxing Day Test)
📍 Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
📅 26–30 December 2025
5th Test
📍 Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
📅 4–8 January 2026
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