The 2025-26 Ashes series between the Australian men's cricket team and the England men's cricket team is set to begin on 21 November 2025 at Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium) in Western Australia.
Start Time & Time Zones.
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In Australia’s west (Perth): Match begins at 10:20 AM AWST on the first day of the Test.
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For eastern states (Sydney/Melbourne): that translates to 1:20 PM AEDT approximately.
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In the UK: Coverage begins early morning, around 2:30 AM GMT.
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Full Schedule
| Test | Dates | Venue | Local Start Time | Where to Watch |
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| 1st Test | 21–25 Nov 2025 | Optus Stadium, Perth | 10:20 AM AWST | Channel 7 / 7plus / Foxtel / Kayo |
| 2nd Test | 4–8 Dec 2025 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 10:00 AM AEST | Channel 7 / 7plus / Foxtel / Kayo |
| 3rd Test | 17–21 Dec 2025 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 10:30 AM ACST | Channel 7 / 7plus / Foxtel / Kayo |
| 4th Test | 26–30 Dec 2025 | MCG, Melbourne | 10:00 AM AEDT | Channel 7 / 7plus / Foxtel / Kayo |
| 5th Test | 4–8 Jan 2026 | SCG, Sydney | 10:00 AM AEDT | Channel 7 / 7plus / Foxtel / Kayo |
Teams & What’s at Stake
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Australia’s squad includes senior players as well as fresh faces aiming to maintain home dominance.
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England are aiming to reclaim the urn — they haven’t won an Ashes series in Australia for many years.
Where to Watch
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In Australia: Full live coverage will be available on free-to-air via 7plus (Channel 7’s streaming service) and via Foxtel/Kayo.
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In the UK: Broadcast via TNT Sports, streaming through Discovery+ and other partner platforms.
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Streaming & Overseas Viewers: Viewers outside Australia may use the 7plus service or licensed streaming rights in their region; in some cases using VPNs is discussed for access.
Quick Guide for Fans
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Check your local time zone to convert start times.
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Confirm your broadcast/streaming rights in your country.
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For international travellers or those outside broadcast regions, check if your service provides geo-access or explore region-specific streaming options.
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The series spans five Tests, so plan for multiple days of viewing.
Schedule Highlights
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1st Test: 21–25 November 2025 — Perth Stadium, Perth
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2nd Test: 4–8 December 2025 — The Gabba, Brisbane
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3rd Test: 17–21 December 2025 — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
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4th Test: 26–30 December 2025 — MCG, Melbourne
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5th Test: 4–8 January 2026 — SCG, Sydney
Why It’s Called “The Ashes”
The name stems from a satirical obituary published in 1882 after England lost to Australia at home, declaring English cricket had died and the “ashes” would be taken to Australia. Since then, the England-Australia Test series has been known as The Ashes, with the small urn symbolising those “ashes”.
