Ashes 2025-26 Second Test: Start time, full schedule & how to watch

The 2025-26 Ashes rolls on with the eagerly anticipated Second Test, a pivotal day-night duel played under the lights in Brisbane.

England arrive at The Gabba as the underdogs after suffering a bruising two-day defeat in the series opener. With the pink ball in play and the pressure firmly on the tourists, they will have their work cut out to avoid sinking to a second successive defeat in this crucial twilight Test.

Read on for the key details.

Ashes Second Test Dates

The Second Test is scheduled to run from Thursday 4th to Monday 8th December 2025.

Ashes Second Test Start Times

The match is scheduled to begin on Thursday 4th December with play on all five days set to start at 2pm local time (AEST).

Ashes Second Test Start Time UK

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the later start in Australia means an early morning wake-up call, with the first ball of each day bowled at 4am GMT.

Ashes Second Test Venue

The match will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane, Queensland.

Ashes Second Test How To Watch

In the UK, every ball of the 2025-26 Ashes series is being broadcast live on TNT Sports. Viewers can access this coverage through their TV provider or via the discovery+ streaming service.

For those who prefer free-to-air coverage, BBC will provide comprehensive highlights packages after the close of play each day, as well as live ball-by-ball radio commentary on BBC Test Match Special (TMS).

Ashes Second Test Odds

Australia have been installed as the odds-on 8/11 favourites to make it two wins out of two which would put the hosts firmly in control of thes five match series.

England, who have not won a Test match at the Gabba since 1986, are 2/1 to bounce back with what would be a key victory.

A draw is out at 16/1.