Tuning in to The Ashes on Test Match Special — what you need to know

Ben Stokes of England walks from the field at stumps on day one of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025 in Perth, Australia.

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You can listen to The Ashes on Test Match Special via BBC Sounds from anywhere in the world by using NordVPN.

Whether you're travelling outside the UK for work or are simply abroad on holiday, what better way to keep up with the cricket than by listening to Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and the rest of the team deliver live commentary on all five Test matches?

How to listen to Test Match Special's Ashes coverage

As ever, TMS' coverage of The Ashes will go out on Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.

You can listen on a digital radio, but if that’s not to hand, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website, and the BBC Sport app (iOS/Android) offer the same coverage.

OUTSIDE THE U.K.? USE NORDVPN TO UNLOCK THE LIVE COVERAGE!

How to listen to Test Match Special from anywhere

Although Test Match Special via BBC Sounds is only available to British residents, those who are from the U.K. but visiting the likes of the U.S. and Canada can listen to it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network).

The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for cricket fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

What else can I listen to on BBC Radio 5 Live and Sports Xtra?

BBC Radio 5 Live isn’t just about cricket — it’s the BBC’s go-to station for a wide variety of live sports. You can catch live football, rugby union, golf and formula 1 as well as breaking sports stories from across the globe.

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