The Ashes 2025/26 live streams are as big as Test cricket gets. Beginning 148 years ago, Australia vs England is the sport's oldest and fiercest rivalry with the Aussies retaining the urn in 2023 after a 2-2 draw by dint of their 4-0 win in their last home series. Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes will lead their respective sides with relentless passion, though Cummins misses the 1st Test in Perth through injury, in a contest that represent the apex of elite cricket.
You can catch all of The Ashes 2025/26 unfold live from anywhere in the world using a VPN.
Australia vs England in the Ashes will take place from November 21, 2025 to January 8, 2026.
● FREE live streams — 7Plus (AUS)
• U.S. — Willow TV via Sling TV
• U.K. — TNT Sports via Discovery+
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
Australia love nothing more than beating England at any sport, but cricket has an even bigger frisson to it. The pride at wearing the famous Baggy Green and walloping the visiting Poms has been a regular feeling, with only one series defeat by the old enemy Down Under since the mid-1980s. They have the pace attack to do real damage, but both captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood miss the opening Test in Perth, meaning and Brendan Doggett (on debut) will come in. Boland's bowling average sits at a ludicrous 16, but suffered a bit of tap from England in the 2023 series. Marnus Labuschagne will bat at No3 after coming back into form in domestic cricket after being dropped for the recent series with India, while Steve Smith – skipper in Cummins' absence – will be the prize wicket for England.
Beating the Aussies in their own backyard has been England's black beast for some time. Joe Root has been in sublime form since resigning the captaincy to Stokes three years ago, but there remains one box to tick in the batter's stunning career – a Test century Down Under. Root is the wicket the Aussies covet more than any other, his consistency provides the serenity around which the Bazball crash, bang, wallop kicks off. That's certainly the tone to be set by opening pair Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, with Stokes a fine counterattacker lower down the order. Jofra Archer is fit, as is fellow pace merchant Mark Wood after a hamstring scare, as England seek to make use of the local bouncy wickets. There is a feeling, though, that with only one tour match against the Lions, they're a little underdone.
Read on and we'll show you how to watch Australia vs England in The Ashes 2025/26 online from anywhere in the world.
The Ashes 2025/26 next match – 1st Test
1st Test
📍 Optus Stadium, Perth
📅 21–25 November 2025
⏰ 9:30 p.m. ET (20 Nov.) / 2:30 a.m. GMT / 1:30 p.m. AEDT
🆓 Stream free on 7Plus (AU)
Can you watch The Ashes 2025/26 for free?
Australian viewers are in luck as every run, wicket and catch of the 2025/26 Ashes is being broadcast on Channel 7 and 7Plus for free.
All you need is an account with a valid Australian postcode (e.g. 2000) and you'll be good to go.
Outside Oz for any of the test matches? NordVPN will help you unlock your free Australia vs England streams from anywhere in the world.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 from anywhere
Outside your country right now and being blocked from watching your usual cricket streams, like Australia vs England in The Ashes 2025/26, by geo-blockers?
No need to worry, you can still watch all the action this fall thanks to a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN allows your device to appear back in your home country regardless of where you currently are in the world. It's ideal for viewers away on business or vacation for The Ashes 2025/26. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple and easy.
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 an Australian resident in the U.K. and want to watch 7Plus you'd select 'Australia' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual streaming site or app and watch The Ashes 2025/26 drama unfold live as if you were back at home.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in U.K.
TNT Sports is the place to go for all The Ashes 2025/26 action.
Subscriptions for TNT Sports start at £18/month through Virgin Media or £25/month on Sky TV.
Alternatively, cricket fans can get a TNT Sports subscription via Discovery+ from £30.99/month.
Away from the U.K. right now? NordVPN will unblock your stream of the game.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in Australia
There are two ways to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in Australia, including a FREE option.
As we've mentioned above, free-to-air broadcaster Channel 7 and its streaming service 7Plus will be showing Australia vs England without charge. All you need is an account with a valid Australian postcode (e.g. 2000).
You can also watch all the action online via Foxtel or Kayo Sports. A monthly subscription to Kayo Standard starts at $25 after a 7-day FREE trial, or you can pay an extra $15 for Kayo Premium and watch Ashes 2025/26 live streams in 4K.
Outside of Oz for the cricket right now? Use a trusted VPN to unblock your regular stream and enjoy the cricket.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in India
Fans in India can watch all The Ashes 2025/26 action between Australia and England, on Star Sports on TV and JioHotstar digitally.
Subscriptions to JioHotstar cost around Rs. 299/month (around $3.50 USD), with the option to alternatively purchase an annual package for for Rs. 899 ($10.50 USD).
For fans outside of India — use a reliable VPN to unblock your JioHotstar account and watch all the action just as if you're at home.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in the U.S.
For fans in the U.S., streaming service Willow TV will be showcasing The Ashes 2025/26 across their linear and digital platforms. Willow TV is available from a number of cable providers including Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios and more, or as its own standalone service.
Fans can also opt to access Willow TV via Sling TV for Australia vs England:
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in Pakistan
The Ashes 2025/26 will be shown on streaming service Tapmad in Pakistan.
For full access to Australia vs England, you just need their monthly package, which costs Rs499 ($1.77).
Traveling away from Pakistan right now? Access your free stream by using NordVPN.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in South Africa
The Ashes 2025/26 will televised on subscription service SuperSport in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the game live on SuperSport with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Traveling away from South Africa right now? Access your free stream by using NordVPN.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 live streams in New Zealand
The Ashes 2025/26 is on Sky Sport Now in New Zealand. This costs $29.99/day, $54.99/month or $549.99/year.
Sky Sport in New Zealand is also the home of Formula 1, Premier League soccer, and countless other sports from around the world.
Remember. You can still tap into your Australia vs England stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch The Ashes 2025/26 in the Republic of Ireland
Just like in the U.K., TNT Sports is the home of The Ashes 2025/26 in the Republic of Ireland.
Virgin Media customers can add TNT Sports to their package for €30 a month, which also comes with Sky Sports and Premier Sports access.
NOW also has various streaming options that include access to TNT Sports. Plans, many of which are currently reduced, start from €14.99 a month
Unfortunately, the Discovery Plus streaming-only packages that include TNT Sports in the U.K., are not available in the Republic of Ireland.
Remember. If you're abroad right now, you'll need one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN, to watch your regular Ashes 2025/26 streams.
The Ashes 2025/26 Q&A
What is The Ashes 2025/26 schedule
1st Test
📍 Optus Stadium, Perth
📅 21–25 November 2025
⏰ 9:30 p.m. ET (20 Nov.) / 6:30 p.m. PT (20 Nov.) / 2:30 a.m. GMT / 1:30 p.m. AEDT
2nd Test (Day/Night – Pink Ball)
📍 The Gabba, Brisbane
📅 4–8 December 2025
⏰ 11:30 p.m. ET (3 Dec.) / 8:30 p.m. PT (3 Dec.) / 4:30 a.m. GMT / 3:30 p.m. AEDT
3rd Test
📍 Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
📅 17–21 December 2025
⏰ 7 p.m. ET (16 Dec.) / 4 p.m. PT (16 Dec.) / 12 a.m. GMT / 11 a.m. AEDT
4th Test (Boxing Day Test)
📍 Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
📅 26–30 December 2025
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET (25 Dec.) / 3:30 p.m. PT (25 Dec.) / 11:30 p.m. GMT (Dec. 25) / 10:30 a.m. AEDT
5th Test
📍 Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
📅 4–8 January 2026
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET (3 Jan.) / 3:30 p.m. PT (3 Jan.) / 11:30 p.m. GMT (3 Jan.) / 10:30 a.m. AEDT
What are The Ashes 2025/26 squads?
Australia squad: (First Test only): Steve Smith (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (non-playing captain)
England squad: Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook (vc), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Mark Wood
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