How to watch the Ashes 2025/26 in the UK: Start times, Schedule, TV Channel & Odds
The Ashes explodes into action in the early hours of Friday morning as England bid to wrestle back the famous urn from their old foes Australia.
The countries played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in England two years ago as Australia retained the Ashes, which they’ve now held since 2017/18.
But this exciting England side will be determined to chase a first series win Down Under since their memorable 3-1 triumph in 2010/11 and will be eying up an early victory in Perth.
Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the 2025/26 Ashes series.
When does the Ashes start?
The Ashes gets underway on Friday 21st November with the first ball set for 2.20am UK time - so set those alarm clocks!
What's the Ashes Schedule?
| Test | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Test | Optus Stadium, Perth | 21-25 November 2025 |
| Second Test | Gabba, Brisbane | 4-8 December 2025 |
| Third Test | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 17-21 December 2025 |
| Fourth Test | MCG, Melbourne | 26-30 December 2025 |
| Fifth Test | SCG, Sydney | 4-8 January 2026 |
How to watch the Ashes in the UK?
You can watch every ball of The Ashes live on TNT Sports in the UK, with full streaming access available through discovery+, which includes all TNT Sports channels.
TNT Sports also have a daily highlights review show called The Edge, while daily highlights can also be viewed at 5pm on BBC iPlayer.
TNT Sports’ commentary lineup features Alastair Eykyn and Rob Hatch as lead commentators, joined by Ebony Rainford-Brent. The on-site team includes Becky Ives, Sir Alastair Cook, Graeme Swann, and Steven Finn.
The opening Test begins at 2:20am GMT on Friday 21st November, with TV coverage starting at 1.30am.
| Test | TV Channel | Date | Start Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Test | TNT Sports 1 | 21-25 November | 2.20am Friday, then 2am the following days |
| Second Test | TNT Sports 1 | 4-8 December | 4.30am |
| Third Test | TNT Sports 1 | 17-21 December | 12am |
| Fourth Test | TNT Sports 1 | 26-30 December | 11.30pm (25th) |
| Fifth Test | TNT Sports 1 | 4-8 January | 11.30pm (3rd) |
What are the Ashes Odds?
Australia have been installed as the 8/13 (William Hill) favourites to win the series, England can be backed at best odds of 11/4 (BetMGM), while a draw is available at 9/1.
The most likely scores are a 4-1 and 3-2 Australia win at 6/1, according to the latest odds, while an England 3-2 triumph follows at 7/1.
As for the first test in Perth, Australia can be backed at 8/11 to get off to a winning start, with England available at 6/4 with most bookmakers, with a draw big odds of 14/1.
England Ashes Squad for the First Test
England have named their 12-player squad for the first Ashes test:
- Ben Stokes (c)
- Jofra Archer
- Gus Atkinson
- Shoaib Bashir
- Harry Brook
- Brydon Carse
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Mark Wood
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