The Ashes has a knack of creeping up on you. One moment it's a far off destination, then all of a sudden the series finale in Sydney is here.
England's manic victory at the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne restored some pride, ensured the tourists will avoid a 5-0 whitewash and ended the long wait – 15 years and 18 consecutive matches – for a win Down Under.
Ultimately, however, it was too little, too late and came after the Aussies had already retained the urn at the earliest opportunity.
England will arrive at another of Australia's great sporting arenas – the Sydney Cricket Ground – determined to finish a disappointing tour with another victory but they can expect different conditions from the whirlwind Test that was done inside two days at the MCG.
Injuries are likely to mean more changes to Ben Stokes's side, while the fifth and final Test could be the last chance for some in the ranks to save their place in the XI.
RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule for the Ashes in 2025/26.
The Ashes 2025/26 schedule
All UK times and dates.
- 1st Test in Perth (Optus Stadium): from 2:20am, Friday 21st November
- 2nd Test in Brisbane (The Gabba, day-night): from 4am, Thursday 4th December
- 3rd Test in Adelaide (Adelaide Oval): from 11:30pm, Tuesday 16th December
- 4th Test in Melbourne (MCG, Boxing Day Test): from 11:30pm, Thursday 25th December
- 5th Test in Sydney (SCG, New Year’s Test): from 11:30pm, Saturday 3rd January
The Ashes 2025/26 TV and live stream coverage
The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports.
There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.
You can also watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Or access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV.
Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app.
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