What time is lunch, tea and stumps in the Ashes 2025/26? Australia v England time and breaks explained
Your guide to timings during the Ashes 2025/26 in Australia.
There is nothing quite like an Ashes series and something particularly special about one played in Australia. It usually ends in disaster for England and there are early signs we could see exactly that play out this winter. That said, as we have found out time after time, you write Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's team off at your peril. A pink-ball Test at the Gabba offers them a chance to bounce back and represents a different proposition for both players and supporters alike. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Some 40,000 fans are thought to be travelling Down Under for the Ashes 2025/26, and there will be countless more staying up until the early hours to ensure they don't miss any of the action. Keeping track of when the cricket is actually on in the UK is not easy – Australia is a vast country, start times differ at each ground, and then there is the prospect of the day-night Test – but don't worry, we've got you covered. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about lunch, tea, and stumps during the Ashes 2025/26. What time does play start in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26? The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England is due to start at 4am UK time. That is 2pm local time at the Gabba in Brisbane. When is lunch in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26? The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England will break for lunch at 6am UK time. Play will break for 40 minutes before resuming with the afternoon session. When is tea in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26? The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England will break for tea at 8:40am UK time. Players will take a 20-minute break in the afternoon prior to the third and final session. When is stumps in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26? The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England is due to close each day at 11am UK time. The day can be extended for an extra half hour if the allotted overs have not been bowled in time, which they rarely are. The Ashes 2025/26 on TV and live stream 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 access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video You can watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the next Ashes 2025/26 Test match? 2nd Test dates and times
All the details ahead of the next Ashes Test match down under.
An Ashes tour Down Under can be a grueling experience – both for the England players and the fans braving the early hours to follow proceedings from the UK. It's fair to say those who set their alarms early for the 1st Test in Perth were treated to plenty of drama but not the result they were hoping for as Ben Stokes and co. were beaten inside two days at the Optus Stadium. Attention now shifts to the 2nd Test at the Gabba, where the tourists will try to level the series. The good news about a day-night match is that supporters can set their alarms slightly later – 4am rather than a few hours earlier – but the bad is that Australia have won 13 of the 14 pink-ball Tests they've played. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The time between Tests has hardly been quiet, with plenty of the usual outrage and minor scandals that usually follow an Ashes tour, so it's a relief that we can finally focus back on the cricket. England will be desperate to respond at the Gabba, while Australia must smell blood and know that they could soon be reading BazBall's last rites if they're able to double their advantage. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details ahead of the next Ashes Test match in 2025/26. When is the next Ashes Test match? 2nd Test date and time All UK time and dates. The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 series begins at 4am on Thursday 4th December 2025. It will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane. 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. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Ashes 2025/26 schedule: Dates and times
The full Ashes 2025/26 schedule, including dates and times.
The Ashes has a knack of creeping up on you. One moment it's a far off destination, then all of a sudden we are into the 2nd Test at the Gabba. England are on the back foot after a dismal defeat inside two days at the Optus Stadium. After day 1, the tourists were on top but a combination of their failures and Travis Head's brilliance ensured it was the hosts that are 1-0 up. Australia shook things up for the Ashes 2025/26, starting in Perth rather than Brisbane, but now head to 'the Gabbatoir' – a notorious ground for visiting teams – for a day-night Test with all the momentum. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The Aussies are the pink-ball specialists – having won 13 of the 14 day-night matches they've played – and will hope to push home their advantage to set up a potential home series win in the 3rd Test at the Adelaide Oval. England will hope that they can at least keep it competitive until the Boxing Day Test at the MCG or the New Year's Test in Sydney. 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. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Ashes 2025/26 on TV in UK: How to watch Australia v England
Your guide to TV coverage of the Ashes 2025/26.
England go in search of a response at the Gabba as they look to level the series in the second Ashes 2025/26 Test against Australia. The topsy-turvy opener was wrapped up inside two days in Perth. Ben Stokes' side failed to make the most of their first innings advantage and then saw Travis Head hammer a famous century to put the Aussies 1-0 up. After all the bluster, the bravado and the banter ahead of the series, the BazBall blunder at the Optus Stadium has England in an all-too-familiar position – playing catch-up on an Ashes tour Down Under. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The tourists will look to the fact that they had Australia on the ropes as a clear positive, while the inclusion of Will Jacks, in for injured quick Mark Wood, should give them extra batting firepower but their poor record at 'the Gabbatoir' speaks for itself and a pink-ball match looks likely to tip the scales further into the hosts' favour. If we've learned one thing about BazBall, however, it's that you write England off at your peril. As a result, the 2nd Test and the rest of the series could be something special. RadioTimes.com brings you full details about TV coverage of the Ashes in 2025/26. The Ashes 2025/26 TV coverage The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. The series runs between Friday 21st November 2025 and Monday 8th January 2026 with full timings and dates in our complete Ashes 2025/26 schedule guide. 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. The Ashes 2025/26 live stream You can watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Live cricket on TV and streaming today: Test, ODI and T20 schedules
Your guide to the best live cricket matches from around the world on TV and streaming, including Test matches, ODI and T20 tournaments.
The beauty of cricket is that there's barely a minute of the day that goes by without an over being bowled somewhere in the world. The second Ashes Test takes centre stage this week. England face Australia in a day-night match at the Gabba, with Ben Stokes' side hoping to level the series at 1-1 after a bruising defeat in the opener. Elsewhere, the New Zealand v West Indies Test series gets going, while there is plenty of white-ball action on our screens as well. Sky Sports boast the lion's share of cricket TV rights, while the game has leaked back onto free-to-air platforms, with The Hundred playing in front of BBC cameras over the summer months. TNT Sports and discovery+ have also waded into broadcasting more cricket lately, with several England Test matches to be shown on the platform. Fans across the world will be desperate to soak up as much global action as possible before it heads the Southern Hemisphere, whatever the format, while Test cricket fans will be satisfied to see five-day, full-fat action still on their screens. RadioTimes.com brings you a round-up of live cricket on TV today and coming up. Cricket today: What live cricket is on TV this week? Test matches this week The Ashes 2025/26 2nd Test Thursday 4th December - day 1 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Friday 5th December - day 2 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Saturday 6th December - day 3 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Sunday 7th December - day 4 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium Monday 8th December - day 5 (4am) TNT Sports 1 / Discovery+ Premium New Zealand v West Indies 1st Test Monday 1st December – day 1 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Tuesday 2nd December – day 2 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Wednesday 3rd December – day 3 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Thursday 4th December – day 4 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium Friday 5th December – day 5 (10pm) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Premium One Day matches this week Wednesday 3rd December India v South Africa (8am) TNT Sports 2 / Discovery+ Saturday 6th December India v South Africa (8am) TNT Sports 2 / TNT Sports Extra / Discovery+ T20 matches this week Tuesday 2nd December Bangladesh v Ireland (12pm) YouTube International League T20 Tuesday 2nd December Dubai Capitals v Desert Vipers (2:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Cricket Wednesday 3rd December Sharjah Warriors v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (2:30pm) Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports Main Event Thursday 4th December Gulf Giants v MI Emirates (2:30pm) Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports Main Event Friday 5th December Desert Vipers v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (2:30pm) Sky Sports Cricket Saturday 6th December Dubai Capitals v Gulf Giants (2:30pm) Sky Sports Cricket Sunday 7th December Sharjah Warriors v MI Emirates (10am) Sky Sports Cricket Dubai Capitals v Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (2:30pm) Sky Sports Cricket Women's T20 Big Bash League Tuesday 2nd December Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades (9:10am) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Cricket Wednesday 3rd December Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars (4:40am) Sky Sports Cricket Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat (8:10am) Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports Main Event Thursday 4th December Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers (11:40pm) Sky Sports Cricket Friday 5th December Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes (8:10am) Sky Sports Cricket Saturday 6th December Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat (8:10am) Sky Sports Cricket Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder (11:40pm) Sky Sports Cricket Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers (11:40pm) Sky Sports Cricket bet365 live streaming Advertisement bet365 customers can tune in to watch live cricket online in the UK. You can watch live sport on your mobile, tablet or desktop computer, including football, tennis and basketball. All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify. Geo location and live streaming rules apply. 18+ GambleAware.org Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What is a day-night Test match? Impact explained for Australia and England in Ashes 2025/26
Australia take a 1-0 lead into the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 at the Gabba after England's painful defeat in the opener at Perth. Ben Stokes's side will look to bounce back in Brisbane but the odds are against them. The tourists have won just four Tests in 92 years at 'the Gabbatoir' – so called because it has become a fortress for the Aussies – and not since 1986. In a change to tradition, the Gabba will host a day-night Test. So, how does that differ from a normal Test? And what impact could that have for England and Australia? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about day-night matches ahead of the 2nd Test of the Ashes series 2025/26. What is a day-night Test match? While play across the five days of a normal Test match runs from the morning (around 11am) to early evening (around 6:30pm), a day-night Test starts in the afternoon (around 2pm) and finishes later in the evening (around 10pm). The three sessions and breaks in play remain the same length. For fans in the UK, play at the 2nd Test at the Gabba will start at 4am. Lunch will be taken at 6am UK time, with tea at 8:40am, and stumps will be 11am, unless an extra half hour is taken. As a result, it starts in daylight and finishes under the floodlights. Teams still wear Test whites and a pink ball is used instead of a red ball as it is easier to see under lights. They were introduced in Test cricket in 2015 in the hope of boosting the popularity of the game by allowing fans to attend after work or school and matches to be broadcast in primetime TV slots. The 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 between Australia and England will be the 25th day-night Test played. What difference will it make for England and Australia in the Ashes 2025/26? The conditions – using a pink ball and playing under floodlights, particularly in the late evening session – are considered tougher for batters and are expected to favour Australia. The pink ball has an extra layer of lacquer, which means it swings more when it is new but goes dead after 20 or 30 overs, while it can often skid off the pitch and move quicker through the air. So, why is this good news for the Aussies? Well, put simply, Australia play more day-night Tests than any other nation. They have become a fixture of their schedule and, as a result, the Aussies are better adapted to the conditions. Australia have thrived in day-night Tests, winning 13 of the 14 they have played, while Mitchell Starc, who terrorised England in Perth, has more wickets with the pink ball than any other bowler (81 at an average of 17.08). The tourists, meanwhile, have lost five of the seven day-night Tests they have played, including two on past Ashes tours Down Under. "It makes a lot of difference," TNT Sports pundit and former England bowler Ebony Rainford-Brent told RadioTimes.com about using the pink ball. "It is very different to a conventional red ball. It adds drama, different conditions with the light changes, and a lot of nuances to work with." Rainford-Brent also highlighted how the change to the schedule for day-night matches can impact the players. "It's exhausting," she said. "That's the thing that fans might not get their head around. "Players can feel exhausted after a session, after a day, because of the stimulation. You take a day-night Test and you're going to be wired in the morning anyway because there's a lot going on that you need to mentally prepare for. Then you're starting the game and finishing late. "Players like Steve Smith talk about never sleeping. Imagine your sleep is disrupted. You're playing the most physically demanding form of the game and you're on constantly. You're not going to get the sleep and rest you need. "Players are going to be, tactically, trying to work it out. How do they get that rest and sleep? How do they stay switched off long enough in the morning but then switch on at the right time for the game that starts later in the day? "It's all these sorts of things behind the scenes that the teams will be trying to tweak to get those timings perfect. It's not easy. "That's the challenge with a day-night Test, just constantly being mentally on with all the stimulation on top of the physical tiredness." 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. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Why is the pink ball being used in the Ashes 2025/26? Effects and differences explained
England and Australia will be playing with a different ball at the Gabba...
England's decision not to send any of their first-choice batters to a pink-ball warm-up match ahead of the 2nd Test has caused quite a storm. The tourists have made a nightmare start to the Ashes 2025/26, surrendering a strong position and falling to a dismal defeat inside two days at the series opener in Perth. They now head to the Gabba – nicknamed 'the Gabbatoir' due to touring teams' struggles at the Brisbane ground – in search of a response. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The 2nd Test will be a day-night match, which means later hours of play, the floodlights on, and the use of a pink ball. But what is it about the latter that has led the media and many fans to fume at England's decision not to send their struggling batters to play in a warm-up match to adapt to conditions? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the pink ball and the impact it will have in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26. Why will a pink ball be used in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26? A pink ball will be used in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025/26 at the Gabba, in Brisbane, because it is a day-night match, and they offer better visibility than red balls under floodlights. Day-night matches start in the afternoon and play into the evening, which means they are played during daylight and under floodlights. Red balls, which are traditionally used in Test cricket, are difficult to see under floodlights and so a pink alternative has been used in day-night matches in the longer form of the game since 2015. While the pink ball is made up of mostly the same materials and must follow the same weight, diameter, and circumference specifications as the red ball, it does behave differently. What difference will the pink ball make? The general consensus is that the pink ball is harder for batters to face, and it could prove advantageous for Australia at the Gabba. The extra layer of lacquer – the shiny polish that coats the outside of the ball – that is applied to it after painting to ensure it keeps its colour, as well as a less prominent seam, means it swings differently than the red ball, which is darkened with wax rather than painted. It swings dramatically when it is new, particularly under floodlights, but often goes dead after 20 or 30 overs. That is exaggerated with Kookaburra balls in Australia, which tend to swing early and go dead. The additional lacquer also means it often skids more off the surface and moves faster through the air, which can cause problems for batters and fielders in close positions, such as the slips. The pink ball can be particularly difficult to face during the twilight hours, when the lights are on and batters are adapting to the change in conditions. As day-night Tests have become a fixture of the calendar in Australia, the Aussies are better adapted to using the pink ball. Bowlers like Mitchell Starc, who tore through England in Perth, have become particularly dangerous with it, while Australia boast an impressive record in pink ball matches – winning 13 of the 14 day-nightTests they have played. England, meanwhile, have lost five of their seven day-night matches, including two Ashes defeats. "It makes a lot of difference," TNT Sports pundit and former England bowler Ebony Rainford-Brent told RadioTimes.com. "It is very different to a conventional red ball. It adds drama, different conditions with the light changes, and a lot of nuances to work with." She explained: "It's when the ball comes under the lights in those later sessions, you've got a new ball and it starts to move. The reality is that the conditions can just change all of a sudden, the ball may be moving around for a bowler and then, very quickly, can just stop. "It's hard for England, who don't play day-night Tests regularly. Australia have it as a feature. They've worked out how that formula works for them. "Equally, a batter can come in and face the ball under lights and it's moving around, then the ball goes dead and it's really hard to score. "Navigating that takes a bit of skill. I think it's going to be important for England to understand that tactically. Our bowlers may have to change things up. "Someone like Jofra Archer might make quite good use of those conditions because he may be able to get the ball talking under the lights. "We're going to need to be strategic in working out what is going on with the ball. Then if it goes dead, try and find a way to continue to be aggressive." 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. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Ashes 2025/26 highlights: Catch-up, on-demand and replays
Didn't fancy a late one? Check out all the latest action from the Ashes.
Whatever your approach, keeping track of an Ashes series on the other side of the world is no easy feat. Many fans will put themselves through the turmoil of watching or listening through the night, while others opt to prioritise sleep and catch up in the morning. The good news for England fans – and there hasn't been much of it so far – is that there are plentiful options to watch or listen live and watch all the highlights after each day's play. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Ashes highlights – including free-to-air highlights – for the 2025/26 series. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video The Ashes 2025/26 highlights If you don't fancy demolishing your body clock for the Ashes (if not, why not?) you're covered with comprehensive highlights across BBC and TNT Sports. A highlights package will drop onto BBC iPlayer at 5pm UK time each day with brief analysis from Alex Hartley. TNT Sports will show a daily hour-long highlights shows each afternoon after play concludes. The Ashes 2025/26 on TV and live stream The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. The series runs between Friday 21st November 2025 and Monday 8th January 2026 with full timings and dates in our complete Ashes 2025/26 schedule guide. 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 watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Ashes 2025/26 radio coverage: Listen to every ball live on radio and online
Your complete guide to radio coverage of the Ashes in 2025/26.
It's zero degrees outside, the world is a big, scary place, but you're ok, you're wrapped up in a duvet being carried to sleep by Test Match Special. It must be Ashes season. The 1st Test drama from Perth is not likely to have helped anyone slip off into a restful sleep as Australia won a rollercoaster of an opener to hand England another embarrassing defeat Down Under. The late-night starts and early morning finishes make it tough for British fans to keep track of all the action, but they don't lack for options when it comes to coverage. BBC boast the rights to the series once again and the Test Match Special team are on hand to guide you through every single ball. Jonathan Agnew and the rest of the TMS team have not held back in their criticism of England after the Perth loss and will be in place at the Gabba as the tourists search for a response. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for radio coverage of the Ashes 2025/26 series. The Ashes 2025/26 on radio Test Match Special will broadcast live coverage of every ball from the Ashes in 2025/26 across BBC radio platforms throughout the series. The action will be live on either BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website or BBC Sounds app. BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. Listen to the Ashes 2025/26 online Online radio coverage – including BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra – will be available on the BBC Sounds app or via the BBC Sport website. This is the easiest way to tune in to listen, with coverage available on a host of devices – from laptops and computers to portable devices such as smartphones and tablets. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Why is the Ashes not on Sky Sports this year?
The Ashes will look different this winter.
Sky Sports may be the usual home of England Test cricket – but not this winter. Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Ian Ward, along with regular guests including Stuart Broad, will not be the familiar faces guiding us all through every raucous moment of this inevitably topsy-turvy series. TNT Sports boast exclusive live TV coverage rights of the Ashes this time around. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the Ashes TV rights deal for 2025/26 – and why it won't be shown on Sky Sports. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Why is the Ashes not on Sky Sports this year? Ultimately, money talks. Sky Sports appeared to show little interest in bidding for the rights this time around, presumably due to the overnight nature of the action. In August 2025, TNT Sports signed a one-year deal with Cricket Australia to show their home Test matches, including the Ashes 2025/26 series. The deal means TNT Sports boast broadcast rights for all of England's winter tours this time around, including white-ball series' in New Zealand before and Sri Lanka after the Ashes. It also means Sky Sports won't show any England international cricket action between September 2025 and June 2026. This is the third successive Ashes series down under broadcast by TNT Sports – and predecessor BT Sport – and with the company seemingly tightening their grip on international tours, it would be no surprise to see them continue to pursue cricket TV rights. The Ashes 2025/26 on TV and live stream The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. The series runs between Friday 21st November 2025 and Monday 8th January 2026 with full timings and dates in our complete Ashes 2025/26 schedule guide. 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 watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Ashes 2025/26 on BBC: Coverage details
Your guide to Ashes coverage on the BBC.
Battle has commenced between England and Australia down under in the Ashes 2025/26 series. British-based fans have started reappraising their alarm clocks in order to catch the final session over breakfast, but with live coverage of the Ashes behind the TNT Sports paywall, what do BBC have to offer during the series? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Ashes coverage on BBC. The Ashes 2025/26 on BBC Radio The main way to follow the Ashes on BBC is to listen to Test Match Special on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sport website and app. Jonathan Agnew and the team will paint a picture of proceedings down under with a host of expert voices in tow, including Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Phil Tufnell and Alex Hartley, plus the usual data analysis from Andy Zaltzman. TV and online BBC Sport will be showing in-play video clips on their website during their live blogs, plus a full daily highlights package to be put on BBC iPlayer at 5pm UK time each day. There will be no terrestrial TV coverage of the Ashes across traditional BBC channels. Live TV coverage of every ball can be found on TNT Sports. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Barmy Army star talks preparing for the Ashes 2025/26 after having headlined Glastonbury and having beer with Beyonce
RadioTimes.com speaks to Barmy Army trumpeter Simon Finch ahead of the Ashes 2025/26 down under.
If England are to secure just the second Ashes triumph in Australia this century over the next few months, they will do it to the soundtrack of Simon Finch and the Barmy Army. They will be in safe hands. Anyone who has been at a Test during his tenure will know Finchy is no amateur but this is a man who has performed in a Glastonbury headline set, played with both Blur and a Gallagher brother, and even backed up, and shared a pint of Stella with, Beyonce. With 3,000 fans travelling on Barmy Army packages and up to 40,000 expected in Australia across the series, Finchy's trumpet and the world-famous England cricket supporters club will be a constant this winter – firing off Jerusalem every morning and a varied songbook throughout the day at all five Tests – and in the hostile atmospheres down under, Ben Stokes' side will need them. Michael Atherton, former England captain and well-respected journalist, has called it the greatest challenge facing an England player. The numbers reflect that. You can count the English Ashes victories in Australia since World War II on one hand, while the tourists have won just one series since 1987 and have not even won a Test in the last 15 years. But the feeling is that this England team and their aggressive BazBall approach can change that; the Barmy Army certainly think so. "We've got a much stronger, more cohesive team to get behind," says Finchy. "It's still got some legends in it like Joe Root and Ben Stokes. "I'm extremely confident. I can quite easily see it being 4-1 to England." It's a bold prediction but the role of the Barmy Army trumpeter is not one he takes lightly. "It's an absolute honour to do it," says Finchy. "Thrilled to be asked. It is the most amazing, wonderful experience of my life. "I was nervous at first. I must admit, my first Jerusalem was probably the most nervous I've ever been playing the trumpet, apart from my first ever trumpet solo with the Hounslow Junior Wind Band in about 1985." It cannot have been a future that his father expected when he bought his 10-year-old son a £25 trumpet in Hounslow, nor what Finchy himself imagined while he was earning his diploma at Leeds College of Music, his master's at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, or during his years in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He is a self-confessed "massive Test cricket fan" and admits that it had "always been a secret hankering" of his. “I didn’t know Billy Cooper (his predecessor) but I was aware of the trumpet at the ground," he says. “I thought to myself: ‘he’ll never step down from that; it’s the best gig ever’.” But Billy Cooper did call time on his career with the Barmy Army in 2019 and after a push from his wife, Finchy fired off an email to enquire. With a CV that includes playing with Beyonce and Jay-Z, Kanye West (he is one of the trumpets on All of the Lights), Kelis, Blur, and Liam Gallagher, as well as headlining Glastonbury with Florence and the Machine, it’s no surprise that CEO Chris Millard was eager to meet him. Barmy Army chiefs convinced, within weeks Finchy was heading off to Sri Lanka on tour but Covid ensured he would have to wait for his live debut, which eventually came in June 2021 – England v New Zealand at Edgbaston. “My first foray into it was Jerusalem live from my living room on The Barmy Army Facebook page," he explains. “The following summer they said: 'Right, we’re going to use you live'. They had some other people in mind; they were going to share it out between a few of us. Then I did a couple and they decided to stick with me.” The years since have seen him playing in cricket rounds across the globe, with no shortage of memorable moments. "West Indies 2022 was my first tour," he explains. "The cricket was dreadful, two bore draws and then we got hammered in Grenada, Joe Root's last series as captain but it was my first tour. My wife and my son, who was three at the time, and it was fabulous. "The Ashes 2023, Stuart Broad's last wickets at the Oval. He'd announced his retirement the night before and we all had headbands on. "Steve Lovell, who goes to the Ashes matches dressed as the urn and is the graphic designer of the Barmy Army tour t-shirts, turned up with a bedsheet and was tearing streaks off for people to wear as headbands. Watching Broady steam in and take those final wickets was just amazing. "Rawlpindi in 2022 is another one. The first time England went to Pakistan in over 20 years. That famous win. We made 480 on the first day and I played 'four more to the England' 71 times on that first day; that was how many boundaries they scored. "Watching England win that, Jack Leach's wicket in the dark when there were 20 minutes to go. That was amazing." Playing through an entire home summer or winter tour is an impressive feat of endurance. Keeping his chops in shape on tour is no issue due to how much he plays but he has to look after himself. Professionalism is "his north star", which means eating well and knowing his limits – particularly during a Test. "I have fun but I'm steady with it." Tours abroad are not without their hiccups, however, particularly where the trumpet is concerned. The Barmy Army is one of the most renowned fan organisations in the world, bringing a lively atmosphere and injecting cash into the local area, and the trumpet is synonymous with it. That means special dispensation at most grounds and trouble at others. "India was hilarious,' said Finchy. "The BCCI is a behemoth. They sometimes don't even answer phone calls from the ECB, I gather, they're that big. "In Hyderabad, I had to go to the ground with the trumpet the day before and meet the chief of police, who checked that I was of good moral fibre. This panel of men would ask me questions and then talk to each other in Hindi. Then they pulled out a photo of that guy Jarvo and asked if I knew who he was." It's not always the authorities that Finchy has to worry about; sometimes, it's the fans he's sharing the stands with. "We were at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand, and my trumpet got grabbed, taken out of my hands and a guy ran off with it around the ground. We took chase and one of our bigger members managed to rugby tackle him to the ground. "The trumpet got damaged, it got bent and squashed and was unusable, but the New Zealand cricket team very graciously paid for the repairs." Finchy's years with the Barmy Army have bolstered an already impressive arsenal of brilliant stories. There was the time he had a pint with Beyoncé during rehearsals for a show at the Royal Albert Hall. "We were at Terminal Studios in Bermondsey," he says. "There were a couple of songs the brass section weren't needed for so what do brass players do with half an hour off? We go to the pub, the Woolpack on Bermondsey Street. "Four or five of us are sat in there, and then who should walk into this old London boozer in the middle of a rainy Thursday afternoon but Beyonce and her girlfriends. If my memory serves me correctly, she ordered a pint of Stella." And, of course, when Damon Albarn's frustration helped him witness England's famous Ashes win at Headingley in 2023. He says: “I was going to miss it but at the rehearsal, Damon decided the brass section were fired for the audacity of not playing as loud as he wanted. "So I was called back to Headingley. If I hadn’t been fired, I’d have missed the great comeback at Headingley and I would so much rather have been there watching England beat Australia than been at Wembley playing for Blur, which sounds churlish but it’s true.” Finchy's responsibilities down under will go beyond just the five Tests – breakfasts, charity matches and auctions, and Barmy Bingo in each of the five cities are among the numerous events put on for travelling fans – but it is in the stands of Australia's vast cricketing cathedrals that the Barmy Army can make their presence felt. "I do feel that we make a difference," he says. "I feel like it's going to be like having a 12th man on the pitch, particularly in Perth at that first Test. "The England team are great with us. Whenever we do Jerusalem, if they're fielding, to a man, all 11 will turn around and give us a round of applause, which is lovely to see. "If they're in the field and they need a bit of juice, Joe Root and Mark Wood particularly, do it; they'll start waving over and gesture for us to start playing and singing. And we'll start because they want it. We do have a really strong relationship with them in that respect. "English cricket are blessed with the Barmy Army because we are the die-hard travelling supporters. People are spending five figures to come out and watch England play cricket. That's not to be sneezed at by anyone who's involved. "I feel incredibly proud to be part of it and to be the forward-facing member, the visual face of it. My job is to get the fans singing, and when the fans sing, the team love it." The England team have spoken out about the impact and importance of the Barmy Army many times but Finchy is ready for a very different response from the locals. "I'm expecting a bit of noise, a bit of barracking," he admits. "From what I gather from the really experienced tour members, the Aussie fans don't really like having the mickey taken out of them. "They don't really like the humour, the banter and they can't handle their beer so I'm expecting a bit in the ground." The Barmy Army's extensive songbook has been updated for the Ashes tour – though they are still inviting ideas for Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue – but one song stands out and for all the stars Finch has played alongside, still excites him hugely. "The most satisfying to play, of course, is Jerusalem. It's got such a beautiful melody and there's a real sense of oneness when we sing it. Everyone is there just for the cricket, really, and that's an amazing thing. "I can only imagine what it's going to be like in Perth on day 1, that Jerusalem. I'm getting tingles just thinking about it." TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Ashes 2025/26 1st Test line-ups: Australia v England XIs
RadioTimes.com brings you everything you need to know about the XIs for the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Sell-out crowds, including thousands of travelling fans, are expected at the Optus Stadium in Perth for first Test of this winter's much-anticipated Ashes series. Injuries to Australian captain Pat Cummins and key seamer Josh Hazlewood offer the tourists an opportunity to make a fast start to their search for a first series win down under since 2010/11. Even so, the size of the task facing Ben Stokes's side cannot be underestimated and is illustrated by the fact that England have not even won a Test in Australia for 15 years. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Scott Boland, who has torn through England on Australian shores before, and debutant Brendan Doggett are in to bolster the hosts' bowling unit while journeyman Jake Weatherald will make his Test bow as Usman Khawaja's partner at the top of the order. Mark Wood has been passed fit and could be set to line up alongside fellow quick Jofra Archer for just the second time in Test cricket. On the hard and fast pitch at Perth, the tourists are weighing up whether to name an all-seam bowling attack or include Shoaib Bashir. RadioTimes.com brings you a full round-up of the Australia and England line-ups for the first Ashes 2025/26 Test. Australia team – 1st Test line-up Confirmed 1st Test XI Usman Khawaja Jake Weatherald Marnus Labuschagne Steve Smith (c) Travis Head Cameron Green Alex Carey (wk) Mitchell Starc Nathan Lyon Brendan Doggett Scott Boland England team – 1st Test line-up Confirmed 1st Test squad 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 Predicted 1st Test XI Zak Crawley Ben Duckett Ollie Pope Joe Root Harry Brook Ben Stokes (c) Jamie Smith (wk) Gus Atkinson Brydon Carse Mark Wood Jofra Archer Australia full Ashes squad 2025/26 Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster. England full Ashes squad 2025/26 Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood. How to watch The Ashes on TV 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 access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. Live stream The Ashes online You can watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who won the Ashes last time? Ashes holders and how it works
The summer of 2023, sunning ourselves and screaming obscenities at Alex Carey, feels a long time ago, but we've made it to the next instalment of the Ashes – and it's shaping up nicely. England jet down under in a bid to rescue the Ashes from Australia's clutches for the first time since 2015. Captain Ben Stokes leads his men into battle with Joe Root aiming for his first century down under and a fit pace-bowling attack itching to send stumps flying into the outback over the weeks to come. RadioTimes.com brings you a refresher from the last Ashes series in 2023. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Who won The Ashes last time? Australia currently hold the Ashes. It is England’s task this winter to regain the urn. England have not held the Ashes since 2017. Australia are aiming to make it five consecutive series as Ashes holders, a feat which has not been achieved by either team since England broke the Aussies’ streak in 2005. What happened in the last Ashes series? A tense, fiery, dramatic series in England ended in a draw, but it will always be seen as the one that got away for England. Australia won the first Test at Edgbaston by two wickets thanks to a resolute batting masterclass from Usman Khawaja who racked up 141 off 321 balls in Birmingham. The tourists went 2-0 up thanks to a Steve Smith century despite a heroic 155 last stand from Ben Stokes at Lord's. Tempers exploded following Alex Carey's stumping of Jonny Bairstow after the latter innocuously wandered from his crease following a delivery. England fought back at Headingley with a three-wicket triumph thanks to the efforts of Mark Wood, who claimed seven wickets across both innings to limit the Aussies. The hosts upped the ante in Manchester as they posted a mammoth 592 score in their first innings. They were cruising to victory before rain on Day 4 and Day 5 halted the charge. Match drawn. The final Test at the Oval saw Stuart Broad announce he would retire upon completion of the match. Broad, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali took crucial wickets to spark an Australian collapse as England claimed a creditable series draw. What happened in the last Ashes series in Australia? The last Ashes series down under in 2021/22 saw Australia thump England 4-0. England were thoroughly outplayed with the final result matching their disappointing outcome four years prior. England’s batting was a mess. They failed to reach the 300 mark during the series. Australia scored 400+ on three occasions. Joe Root, who was still skipper at the time, top scored for the tourists but averaged only 32 with the bat. Root clung on as captain through the following West Indies tour, but ultimately removed himself from the position in April 2022. Chris Silverwood was head coach for the Ashes 2021/22 and was heavily criticised for his role in England’s heavy defeat. Silverwood left his post after the series, leading to Brendan McCullum's appointment and the dawn of the rollercoaster Bazball era. How does a team win The Ashes? For a team to win the Ashes, they need to win the best-of-five match Test series. If the series ends in a draw, the team which currently holds the Ashes will retain the urn. This is exactly what happened four years ago, when the teams tied the series two wins apiece, meaning the Aussies kept hold of the urn. For England to win the Ashes in 2025/26, they need to win more Tests than Australia. In this era of Bazball fireworks and England’s refusal to draw matches, that likely means they need to claim three Test match wins. If a match ends in a draw this winter, Australia will only need to win two Tests to retain the urn once again. England have not won a Test series in Australia since 2010/11. The Ashes 2025/26 on TV and live stream The Ashes will be shown live on TNT Sports. The series runs between Friday 21st November 2025 and Monday 8th January 2026 with full timings and dates in our complete Ashes 2025/26 schedule guide. 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 watch the series on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV. Watch the Ashes live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Meet the Ashes 2025/26 England and Australia squads: Full list of players
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on England and Australia's squads for the Ashes 2025/26.
The war of words is over and the battle for the urn can finally begin. The Ashes 2025/26 are here – with the newest chapter in one of sport's oldest and fiercest rivalries set to be written this winter. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video An experienced Australian team, with a handful of modern greats likely playing in their last home Ashes, take on England's bold and brash Bazballers, who are trying to create history. Plenty of those who will line up across the five Tests were part of the fiery 2023 series in England, which finished in a 2-2 draw and saw the Aussies retain the urn. So, who will be pulling on the whites this winter? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on the Ashes 2025/26 squads. Ashes 2025/26 squads Australia Australia are without three of the quicks in their squad, captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Sean Abbott, due to injury. Fast bowler Brendan Doggett and opener Jake Weatherald are set to make their Test debuts in Perth, with Steve Smith stepping up as skipper. The players selected in XI for the first Test in Perth are in bold. Pat Cummins (Captain, fast bowler) Sean Abbott (Fast bowler) Scott Boland (Fast bowler) Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper) Brendan Doggett (Fast bowler) Cameron Green (All-rounder) Josh Hazlewood (Fast bowler) Travis Head (Middle order batter) Josh Inglis (Middle order batter, wicketkeeper) Usman Khawaja (Opening batter) Marnus Labuschagne (Top order batter) Nathan Lyon (Off-spin bowler) Michael Neser (Fast bowler) Steve Smith (Vice captain, middle order batter) Mitchell Starc (Fast bowler) Jake Weatherald (Opening batter) Beau Webster (All-rounder) England England named a 16-player touring squad for the Ashes 2025/26. One of the big talking points was the lack of cover for first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir, with the likes of Liam Dawson and Rehan Ahmed overlooked in favour of all-rounder Will Jacks. The players selected in the 12-strong squad for the first Test in Perth are in bold. Ben Stokes (Captain, all-rounder) Jofra Archer (Fast bowler) Gus Atkinson (Fast bowler) Shoaib Bashir (Off-spin bowler) Jacob Bethell (Batter) Harry Brook (Middle order batter) Brydon Carse (Vice captain, fast bowler) Zak Crawley (Opening batter) Ben Duckett (Opening batter) Will Jacks (All-rounder) Ollie Pope (Top order batter) Matthew Potts (Fast bowler) Joe Root (Middle order batter) Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper) Josh Tongue (Fast bowler) Mark Wood (Fast bowler) TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
TNT Sports expert's Ashes predictions: Winner, top run-scorer, most wickets, player of the series
TNT Sports expert Ebony Rainford-Brent tells RadioTimes.com her predictions for the Ashes 2025/26.
The talking is finally over. The Ashes 2025/26 gets off and running at the Optus Stadium in Perth as England look to make a fast start against Australia. Wins down under have been few and far between for English teams but could the bold and assertive way Ben Stokes's side play their cricket help them create the history they crave? Can Joe Root continue his remarkable form and end his wait for a Test century in Australia? And can England's pace attack tear through the Aussie batting order, perhaps even unsettling Steve Smith? To answer all those questions and plenty more, RadioTimes.com sat down with TNT Sports expert Ebony Rainford-Brent to get her predictions for the Ashes 2025/26. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Ebony Rainford-Brent's Ashes 2025/26 predictions Result: England 3-2 Australia "I think England can do this. My gut feeling is that Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood might not necessarily make Tests one and two. England will come out of the blocks and will get ahead, one or maybe two up. "Australia are good, they have done it and come back in other series so we're going to have a bit of a battle but because of that head start, England are going to do it. "So I'm going 3-2 England. I know that is super positive and I sound like a dreamer but I just have this feeling that if it's going to happen, after watching Ashes cricket for 20 years, that it's going to happen with a team that are psychologically on the front foot. Australia have major issues in terms of injuries and struggles at the top of the order, which could be exploited by Jofra Archer and Mark Wood bowling. "I'm going for it – 3-2. England get ahead, pull back and then take it down." Top run scorers: Joe Root (England) & Steve Smith (Australia) "I think, without doubt, for Australia, it's going to be Steve Smith. Just look at him now, he's just come off a hundred a couple of games ago and two half-centuries in the Sheffield Shield. "He knows what he's doing. He's stepping into captaincy and he's comfortable with leadership. He won't be fazed by any of this. He's going to be a run machine and is just a difficult character to get out. So, I think he will be churning them out. "For England, I'm going to go Joe Root. I know he's not scored a century in Australia but I just feel it's going to come good for him. Ashes are career-defining moments; he's defined his career and I do think there are going to be tough moments where you need that player who can get through session after session. "I'm going to bank my hopes on him with maybe a few cameos from Ben Stokes and Harry Brook later but think if there is a reliable person. He's going to get his mindset and technique right for this and come good." Most wickets: Jofra Archer (England) & Scott Boland (Australia) "I think it's going to end up being someone like Scott Boland. Australian bowling woes might play throughout the series due to injuries so we might not get the consistency of Pat Cummins or Josh Hazlewood playing all the way through. "Mitchell Starc will be dangerous – but Scott Boland, if he goes on a run in that first Test. Even though it bounces, it does have a bit of movement that he's been known to exploit. I think if he gets on a run, and he's done it to England in Australia before, he could end up being that reliable pro that makes you think: Why has he not played more for Australia? "For England, I'm definitely backing Jofra Archer. A lot of people have said he hasn't been fit. I've watched him all summer and he looks fit. He's bowled throughout. Look at his record and even when he came back, he's bowling consistently fast, with consistent movement and he looks fit. "If he's in good order, which I think he will be, then I think he could be dangerous." Player of the series: Joe Root (England) "I know it sounds really corny. I just feel like it's got to be a reliable pro who has churned out all the runs. "It will be the story of his career that he's finally done it in Australia. He's held it together for England; he's been that workhorse and just consistently produced. Steve Smith might be close behind but that's my prediction." How to watch the Ashes 2025/26 on TV 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 access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video You can watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where is the Ashes 2025/26 series? Full list of stadiums and locations
Your complete guide to the Ashes 2025/26 stadiums in Australia, including stats, facts and pictures of every ground.
There is no tougher challenge in English cricket than an Ashes tour to Australia. England have won just five series down under since World War II and have not even won a Test there for the best part of two decades. Indeed, the combination of the scorching Southern Hemisphere skies and hostile hosts usually see the Poms torn apart in Australia's great sporting cauldrons. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Each of the five Test venues for the Ashes 2025/26 will pose a different challenge for Ben Stokes' side as they battle to ensure things play out differently this winter. A shake-up to the usual schedule and the introduction of a new ground could be just what the tourists need to succeed where so many past England teams have failed. RadioTimes.com brings you full details of the five Ashes 2025/26 stadiums in Australia. Ashes 2025/26 stadiums 1st Test: Optus Stadium City: Perth Capacity: 61,000 The Optus Stadium will make its Ashes debut in the first Test of the 2025/26 series. The ground, which was opened in 2018, has taken over from the WACA as Perth's Test venue. While not quite as quick as its predecessor, the Optus Stadium is thought to have the fastest pitch in Australia, and there is expected to be a green tinge, which should make things tougher for the batters. The winners of all five of the Tests at the ground have been the team batting first, which will be food for thought for chase-happy England as they search for their first win in Perth since 1978. 2nd Test: The Gabba City: Brisbane Capacity: 37,000 It's called the Gabbatoir for a reason. The Brisbane Test ground, which has hosted cricket since 1895, has been a fortress for Australia and a place of nightmares for visiting teams. The Gabba usually hosts the series opener, an effective way to break the tourists' spirit, but it has been shifted to the 2nd Test and will be a day/night match. The pink ball is expected to hoop around in Brisbane as a result, which means a difficult five days for the batters. 3rd Test: Adelaide Oval City: Adelaide Capacity: 53,500 Traditionally, the most batter-friendly of the five Ashes stadiums, the Adelaide Oval, could be where Joe Root and co. pile on the runs and keep its iconic scoreboard busy. Chasing teams struggle at the Adelaide Oval; teams that win the toss and field lose 70 per cent of matches, which may be food for thought for Ben Stokes. 4th Test: Melbourne Cricket Ground City: Melbourne Capacity: 100,024 The MCG is Australia's most iconic and the home of the Boxing Day Test. If England can make it to Melbourne with the series still alive, something the tourists have not done for nearly 15 years, Ben Stokes' side could be on course for something special. The massive outfield could prove an issue for the visitors' boundary-hitters like Harry Brook but the MCG is a ground where the Aussies have struggled at times. 5th Test: Sydney Cricket Ground City: Sydney Capacity: 48,000 As so many before them have, the Ashes 2025/26 series will close out at the SCG. England have enjoyed playing in front of its famous green-roofed pavilion over the years – winning more Tests there than at any other ground. Sydney is the most spin-friendly of any of the five Ashes venues, which may give Australia and Nathan Lyon an advantage, while rain is often a factor and could have an unwanted influence on the series result. TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Ashes 2025/26 commentators: Meet the TNT Sports line-up and presenters
The full round-up of presenters, pundits and commentators across TNT Sport's coverage of the Ashes 2025/26.
The stage is set for a thrilling Ashes series. England are hunting a rare victory in Australia while the hosts aim to extend their dominance over the Poms on home turf. TNT Sports and discovery+ will be the home of the latest chapter in cricket's greatest rivalry after securing exclusive TV rights for all five Tests. There will be extensive coverage across all 25 days (or rather, nights, for those in the UK) of cricket, assuming every match goes the distance. TNT Sports' commentator line-up includes seven Ashes winners – Ebony Rainford-Brent, Sir Alastair Cook, Sir Jimmy Anderson, Justin Langer, Matt Prior, Graeme Swann, and Steven Finn – who will all be able to offer some vital insight during what is expected to be a rollercoaster ride. On top of their live coverage, the broadcaster will also show The Edge, a magazine show that will be on in a prime-time slot after each Test, picking out the key storylines and moments as the series goes on. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video "There's no doubt this is the biggest series," Rainford-Brent told RadioTimes.com in an exclusive interview ahead of the Ashes. "The goal is quite simple. It's to tell the story of what's going on and the only way I'm going to be able to tell the story is by being in it. "Being in every moment and being able to communicate with my experience of over a decade of coverage, and then over 20 years of playing the game, being able to pull out the stories." RadioTimes.com brings you a round-up of the Ashes 2025/26 presenters, pundits and commentators on TNT Sports in the weeks ahead. Who is presenting the Ashes 2025/26 on TV? TNT Sports Ashes coverage 2025/26 line-up Ashes presenters Becky Ives Craig Doyle (The Edge) Ashes pundits Sir Alastair Cook Graeme Swann Steven Finn Sir Jimmy Anderson Justin Langer Matt Prior Ashes commentators Alastair Eykyn Rob Hatch Ebony Rainford-Brent (Co-comms) Sir Alastair Cook (Co-comms) Graeme Swann (Co-comms) Steven Finn (Co-comms) Justin Langer (Co-comms) TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What do the words say on the Ashes urn? History of the trophy explained
Your complete guide to the most sought-after, pocket-sized award in cricket as the Ashes start in Australia.
The Ashes urn is a truly unique sports trophy. There is simply nothing quite like it. To the casual viewer, hoisting high a 10.5cm piece of wood filled with the ancient ashes of a cricket bail – or lady's veil, depending on which legend you follow – may feel like an anti-climax given the sacrifices made to reach that stage. We're trained to enjoy the glittering glory of the Champions League trophy, the golden wonder of the FIFA World Cup, and US sports fans see a 1.63m, 69kg behemoth handed to the winner of the world-famous Indy 500 race. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video In English and Australian cricket, there is no greater prize. It is the symbol of success in one of sport's great rivalries. So, why the hype over one pocket-sized urn? We bring you a brief overview of early Ashes history, including the full version of the words inscribed on the side of the urn itself. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about the Ashes urn as the big series kicks off. What is the history of the Ashes urn? In August 1882, Australia defeated England in a cricket match played at The Oval in London. A mock obituary was printed in The Sporting Times stating: "In affectionate remembrance of English cricket which died at The Oval on 29th August 1882, R.I.P. – N.B. The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." English captain Ivo Bligh pledged to 'bring back the Ashes of English cricket' when his side travelled to Australia for a three-match series across 1882 and 1883. England claimed the series 2-1. The urn was reportedly created during that particular series using a vessel that some believe may have originally been used as a perfume bottle. It is believed to contain the burnt ashes of a cricket bail used during the series. The original urn is permanently kept at Lord's in London, while the two teams battle it out for a replica version of the hallowed item. What do the words say on the Ashes urn? There were two labels pasted onto the original Ashes urn. The top one simply read 'The Ashes' in scrawled handwriting. The second is a larger chunk of text, but what does it say? It is an excerpt from the Melbourne Punch magazine from 1st February 1883 which reads: "When Ivo goes back with the urn, the urn; Studds, Steel, Read and Tylecote return, return; The welkin will ring loud; The great crowd will feel proud; Seeing Barlow and Bates with the urn, the urn; And the rest coming home with the urn." The names mentioned are of the England team who triumphed in 1883. These same words remain attached to the replica version of the urn that the current England and Australia teams will duel over 138 years later. TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who has won the Ashes most? Head-to-head record and overall series results
Your round-up of how many Ashes series victories have been recorded by England and Australia.
First played in 1882, the Ashes is cricket’s oldest international series – and to many it is the sport's greatest rivalry. England and Australia have done battle every couple of years since the late 19th century, alternating host country - aside from back-to-back series in Australia in 1886-87 and 1887-88 and in England in the 1970s. Being part of an Ashes-winning team can define a career. It is where cricketers become national heroes, and where legacies are so often defined - whether we look back to Bodyline, the Ball of the Century or Ben Stokes’s heroics in 2019. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about who has won the Ashes most in history. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video How many times have Australia won the Ashes? AUSTRALIA ASHES WINS – 34 Australia have won 34 Ashes series and 152 of the 361 Ashes Tests played overall. However, just 14 of Australia’s 34 series wins have come in England, and they have won only 30.1% of their Ashes Tests played in England, compared with 52.3% on home soil. The Aussies have not won a series in England since their triumph in 2001. That series marked the end of Australia’s most dominant Ashes period, which included four consecutive series wins in England and eight overall, starting with the success in 1989. Australia have had two other spells of holding the urn for six straight series. They won five of six series (drawing the other) between 1934 and 1950-51. They also went undefeated between 1958-59 and 1968, albeit with three drawn series during that period. They head into the 2025/26 Ashes having held the urn for the previous four series – two 4-0 wins in Australia and two 2-2 draws in England. In the Women’s Ashes, Australia have won nine of 23 series. How many times have England won the Ashes? ENGLAND ASHES WINS – 32 England have won 32 of 73 Ashes series and won 122 of 356 Ashes Tests since the first series in the early 1880s. Of their 32 series wins, 18 have come in England. Seven Ashes series have been drawn overall, five of which were held in England. England are undefeated in home Ashes series since 2001, winning in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2015 before hard-fought series draws in 2019 and 2023. This represents a very strong period of home Ashes play for England, which also featured the historic 3-1 win down under in 2010-11. The first eight Ashes were won by England. Since then, they have never won more than three series in a row. They head to Australia searching for their first win down under since 2010/11 and looking to get their hands on the urn after more than a decade of Aussie possession. England have won six of 23 series in the Women’s Ashes. Past Ashes series results The last Ashes series, which was played in England in 2023, ended in a 2-2 draw. Australia raced out to a 2-0 lead thanks to thrilling wins at Edgbaston and Lord's but the hosts fought back and won at Headingley. England were on course for a famous victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford before the rain saved the Aussies. Their lead would not last long, however, as led by the retiring Stuart Broad, Ben Stokes' side won and levelled the series on the final day at the Oval. The last series down under, which was played during Covid, made for grim viewing for English fans and finished in a comprehensive 4-0 win for Australia. England have not won an Ashes series since 2015 and have not won away since 2010/11. Australia have tended to win emphatically at home, with a pair of 4-0 wins and a couple of whitewashes since 2005, while England’s heaviest series win was their 3-0 in 2013. Last five Ashes series results 2023: England 2-2 Australia 2021-22: Australia 4-0 England 2019: England 2-2 Australia 2017-18: Australia 4-0 England 2015: England 3-2 Australia How to watch the Ashes on TV and live stream 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 access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video You can watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the next Ashes series? Dates, locations and venues
Your complete guide to when the next Ashes series will be played, plus all the locations and venues.
Christmas starts early for cricket fans. The Ashes 2025/26 get under way in November and will be a constant throughout the festive period. Tours to Australia tend to be bruising experiences for England but there is a feeling that this one could be different. There is an aggression and confidence to Ben Stokes' squad that few touring groups before them have had, which, when combined with the talent they possess, could help them put an end to years of hurt in the hostile conditions down under. <a id="menur5r7" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/channel/d944a714-1f03-4662-8cf0-ca3aefb2f0ea?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344812" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video">Watch the Ashes on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Australia are proven winners, however, and will be desperate to avoid losing an Ashes series at home for the first time since 2010/11. After retaining the urn, the source of one of sport's greatest rivalries, thanks to a 2-2 draw in England in 2023, the Aussies will do all they can to keep hold of it this winter. RadioTimes.com rounds up everything we know about the next Ashes series including dates, locations and venues. When is the next Ashes series? The next Ashes series will start on Friday 21st November 2025 and could finish as late as Thursday 8th January 2026. The full schedule for all five Tests are below. Where is The Ashes held next? The Ashes 2025/26 will be held in Australia, meaning UK-based fans must prepare to have their body clocks sent for a spin with overnight matches. The five host cities are Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. The Ashes schedule 2025/26 Coverage on TNT Sports and discovery+ 1st Test: Australia v England Date: Friday 21st November 2025 – Tuesday 25th November 2025. Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth Time: 2:30am start in the UK 2nd Test: Australia v England (day/night) Date: Thursday 4th December 2025 – Monday 8th December 2025 Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane Time: 4:30am start in the UK 3rd Test: Australia v England Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025 – Sunday 21st December 2025 Venue: Adelaide Oval Time: 12am start in the UK 4th Test: Australia v England Date: Thursday 25th December 2025 – Monday 29th December 2025 Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground Time: 11:30pm start in the UK 5th Test: Australia v England Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 – Thursday 8th January 2026 Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground Time: 11:30pm TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
TMS Ashes expert Phil Tufnell reveals what England must do this week to win in Australia
Phil Tufnell believes England must embrace the hostile conditions in Australia if they are to win the Ashes.
England must embrace the hostile conditions in Australia as making a strong start is crucial to their hopes of winning the Ashes this winter, according to Test Match Special commentator Phil Tufnell. The five-match Test series gets under way at the Optus Stadium in Perth this week, where Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's side will look to lay a marker. Australia are without captain Pat Cummins and seamer Josh Hazlewood for the first Test, while England quick Mark Wood was given the go-ahead to play after a precautionary scan on his hamstring. That is a major boost for the tourists, who are searching for their first win Down Under since 2011/12 and just their sixth since the Second World War. Ashes series tend to start in dramatic fashion – be it a booming Zak Crawley cover drive, Rory Burns's golden duck, or Steve Harmison's first ball wide to slip – in what often sets the tone for the rest of the series. "I won't be watching the first ball, I've seen too many," said Tufnell. "I played when Phillip DeFreitas bowled a nice delivery outside off and Michael Slater carved it over point for a one-bounce four." On making a strong start, he added: "It's going to be crucial, of course it is. England will really want to put the old flag in the ground and get off to a great start. "If you go Down Under, you want to get off to a good start. You want to put pressure on. You want to get them scratching their heads and wandering around, the opposing team. That little bit of disharmony. "I think it's going to be full throttle, it really is. I don't think there's going to be a backwards step from either side with those pace bowlers, the way we bat, the likes of Travis Head and those guys. "I think it's going to be X-certificate but if we can get over the line or put in a really good performance, if we can nick that first Test match, wow. It'll go a hell of a long way to building that confidence in the side. You feel a bit taller walking around Australia. You just get that bit of swagger on." Since their arrival Down Under, England have faced the usual barrage from the Australian newspapers and ex-players but as Tufnell explains, it's more than just the media that makes it such a hard place to go. He said: "You take on every layer of Australian society when you go over there, whether it's the bloke opening the bloody door at the hotel for you, the bloke making your breakfast or the guy driving the bus on the way to the ground. You know you're in it, you really do. "These guys have played up the pressure. They've played in front of big crowds. They know what's happening. They know but it will still be a factor and you still have to sort of embrace it. "The Barmy Army being there, the ex-pats being there and everything, it will go a long way to making sure they're not feeling they're all alone and out there against the whole of a country baying for their blood. "It's going to be great to see everyone down there, they'll be in full voice and they'll be cheering the boys on from ball one to the last over. "It's just about feeling comfortable in those surroundings and feeling that you can go out there and play your natural game. "You don't take a sort of backwards step and just being able to go out there, the Barmies are there and you're feeling confident and prepared, you're feeling confident to go out there and face them down." Tufnell knows all too well how tough it is to beat Australia, having not won the Ashes during an 11-year England career, but he never shied away from the hostile crowds. "I sort of gave a little bit back," he said. "I quite enjoyed it in a funny sort of way. Listen, it's all good. It can get a little bit lively but you're playing in front of full houses so you've got to expect a little bit. "They're all big boys, they're all grown-ups, and they know how to handle themselves. "I used to give them a little bit back and if I occasionally got someone out, there was nothing better than walking back to fine leg or third man having just got Mark Waugh or David Boone out. "You used to give them a bit of the old 'have a bit of that'. You try and get them on your side. "I think this Australian crowd, even though they're very supportive of their own crowd, they also like a team that goes out there and plays good cricket – good, intense, aggressive cricket. "I think there might be a chance if England get on a bit of a roll. They like to see that. They don't want to see a 5-0, they want to see a good competition and if we can give them that then that will go a long way to, not getting them on our side, but perhaps warming to us a little bit more." England have shown in recent series – particularly their blockbuster clash with India over the summer – that they are not a team that shies away from a fight and Tufnell believes that approach could be vital in Australia. "It's all been building to this," he said. "These little building blocks have all been sort of getting pushed in place. This is what it's all about now. It's been building to this. I think this is why everyone is so excited about it. "Listen, these boys know they're going to be in for a fight. I don't think there'll be a backwards step from my boys either, not at all. If they get a little bit, we'll give a little bit back. "That comes from the skip and how he leads them. There aren't too many backwards steps from Ben Stokes, so they'll be right behind. All the boys are right behind each other in this team, I tell you." TNT Sports and discovery+ have exclusive live TV coverage of the Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Phil Tufnell backs England's Ashes secret weapon against Australia after Mark Wood injury news
England are sweating on the fitness of one bowler but another could be their star...
Gus Atkinson can be England's secret weapon against Australia in The Ashes, according to BBC TMS commentator Phil Tufnell, as the tourists sweat Mark Wood's fitness. Wood has gone for precautionary scans after feeling a tightness in his hamstring on the first day of England's only warm-up match against the England Lions, which was the 35-year-old's first competitive game in nine months following surgery on his knee. The ECB's initial statement suggested they expect the Durham quick to bowl in two days' time, but with a little more than a week to go until the first Test at the Optus Stadium, in Perth, it is far from ideal that a key member of their pace attack, whose career has been marred by injury issues, could be a doubt for the opener. "I'm afraid it might be one of those tours," said Tufnell in response to the news concerning Wood. "Australia tours are gruelling. You know, not only physically but mentally as well. I think it's going to need the whole squad to play their part." He added: "That is concerning news, but let's just keep fingers crossed that it's just a little bit of stiffness and they can get him ready because I'm pretty well 100% sure he'll be playing that first test, if he's ready to go." Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have taken a fast bowling arsenal down under with them – Wood, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, and Brydon Carse can all bowl 90 mph-plus, while the skipper himself has clocked the magic number in the past – but there have been suggestions, from Aussie stand-in captain Steve Smith among others, that England all-out pace attack would've been better suited to previous Ashes series and may not have success on the greener Australian pitches of recent years. There is indeed none of England's past swing kings, such as Jimmy Anderson or Chris Woakes, in the visitors' ranks but what, or rather who, the doubters, Smith included, appear to be overlooking is that they do have Atkinson. The Surrey seamer has made an outstanding start to his Test career – taking 63 wickets in 13 matches, including four 5-fers, at an average of 22.01 – and is exactly the sort of nippy bowler that could flourish on greener pitches. Atkinson may not strike fear into the hearts of the Aussies but could he prove to be England's secret weapon? Tufnell certainly thinks so. "Absolutely," he replied when the question was put to him by RadioTimes.com. "I've been talking to the boys down under and they've been keeping an eye on Sheffield Shield cricket. The pitches are just a little bit more seamer-friendly, instead of those absolute roads from back in the day. "I think that Australia didn't particularly fancy bowling on our top seven on those absolute belters because that falls into our wheelhouse a bit. Perhaps they were thinking, right? Let's just get a little bit of sideways movement. "It's all very well and good bowling all these rockets, short balls and bumpers, but at the end of the day, you look at someone like Josh Hazlewood. Hit the top of that off stump, and Gus can still crank it up. He can still bowl over 85mph, you know. "Sometimes it is that hit the top of off stump and a little bit of sideways movement that does the job. Nip one back, hit the pad, you know, but still have that ability to get it around your earholes. "Sometimes those types are the bowlers. Glenn McGrath was absolutely world class. He wasn't express pace, he looked to nag away on that length. Look at Scott Boland, those kind of guys. "A lot of people are saying Wood, Archer, Tongue, and Carse will bomb them out but I think Gus Atkinson is going to have a huge role to play. Very, very skillfull bowler. "He's had a fantastic start to his career and he doesn't give much away. Gus just sort of gets on with his job. Head down, turn around, bowl again, down. turn around bowl again. I think he's going to be crucial." TNT Sports and discovery+ has exclusive live TV coverage of The Ashes, which can also be watched through Amazon Prime Video, while fans can listen to every ball of the series via Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
New Zealand v England on TV 2025: T20 and ODI series schedule, channel and live stream
Your complete guide to how to watch the New Zealand v England T20 and ODI series, featuring TV schedule, times and more.
The Ashes are fast approaching but England's first stop in the Southern Hemisphere is a white-ball tour of New Zealand. Harry Brook, who is still finding his feet as captain after cutting his teeth in the summer against the West Indies and South Africa, leads a fairly new-look squad into three-match T20 and ODI series over the next few weeks. With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, the shorter format feels particularly important for Brook and coach Brendon McCullum. Watch New Zealand v England on Sky Sports The Black Caps will certainly offer a stern challenge – though veteran batter Kane Williamson is set to miss the T20s – and will be looking for a response to their recent T20 series defeat against Australia. It's rarely boring when England's white-ball side take to the field and their short stop in New Zealand could be the perfect appetiser for what is to come Down Under this winter. RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule and the details on how to watch New Zealand v England. When is the New Zealand v England series? The New Zealand v England T20 series gets under way on Saturday 18th October 2025 and runs until Thursday 23rd October 2025. The ODI series will follow, running between Friday 26th October 2025 and Saturday 1st November 2025. In the UK, play begins at 7:15 am for the T20s and 1am for the ODIs. Check the full schedule below for specific details. How to watch New Zealand v England on TV The New Zealand v England series will be shown live on TNT Sports 1. 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 access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. New Zealand v England live stream online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com New Zealand v England 2025 schedule The New Zealand v England schedule is as follows: All UK times and dates. Coverage on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ unless specified. T20 1st T20 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch: 7:15am, Saturday 18th October 2025 2nd T20 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch: 7:15am, Monday 20th October 2025 3rd T20 at Eden Park, Auckland: 7:15am, Thursday 23rd October 2025 ODI 1st ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui: 1am, Sunday 26th October 2025 2nd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton: 1am, Wednesday 29th October 2025 3rd ODI at Wellington Regional Stadium: 1am, Saturday 1st November 2025 Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What channel is England v South Africa Women's Cricket World Cup 2025? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream
Check out how to watch England v South Africa in the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, including TV details and more.
England begin their Women's World Cup 2025 campaign against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday. It's a testing opener for Nat Sciver-Brunt and her side as though inconsistent, the Proteas have the talent to stun them on their day and will be keen to make an early statement. The group stages of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka will see the eight teams play each other before in a round robin format – with the top four progressing to the semi-finals. Coach Charlotte Edwards has made it clear that they are targetting reaching the last four, at a minimum, and will be keen to see them make a fast start to ensure they are not playing catch-up. Confidence is high after victories over Australia and India, the two favourites, in their warm-up matches but England have found performing under pressure difficult in recent years. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v South Africa in the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV and online. What TV channel is England v South Africa on? England v South Africa will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket from 10am on Friday 3rd October 2025. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. How to live stream England v South Africa online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99). NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream
Your complete guide on how to watch the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.
The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will offer up a festival of ODI action across the autumn months – with 31 matches across 33 days. England head into their first tournament under captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and coach Charlotte Edwards after a shake-up ahead of the summer. The five-time winners will have their sights set on the trophy, but defending champions Australia are the clear favourites while co-hosts India will offer a stern challenge as they chase a first triumph on home soil. Watch Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on Sky Sports The eight-team 50-over tournament begins with a round robin group stage before the top four teams progress into the semi-finals. When the best white-ball players in the game are all in one place, there are bound to be fireworks. The good news for cricket fans is that there is extensive coverage throughout the tournament. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. When is the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025? The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 starts on Tuesday 30th September and runs until the final on Sunday 2nd November. The tournament is being played in four Indian venues – Navi Mumbai, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Indore – and one in Sri Lanka – Colombo. How to watch the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 on TV and live stream You can watch the Women's Cricket World Cup live on Sky Sports. Games are split between Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket – mostly starting at 10am. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99). NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports. Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule All UK time. Full TV schedule not yet confirmed. 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How to watch County Championship 2025: TV, YouTube and live stream
Check out the full County Championship 2025 TV schedule including start times, channel details and live stream information.
The summer of English cricket is drawing to a close with the final round of County Championship matches coming up. The four-day domestic red-ball competition may no longer hold the prominence it once did, but it is still seen as the purest form of the game by many. Nottinghamshire are in pole position to clinch the title following a last-gasp victory over reigning champions Surry by just 20 runs at the Oval. Watch County Championship 2025 on ECB.co.uk and your team's official YouTube channel Surrey have won three consecutive Division One titles and were the favourites to do so again, but trail Nottinghamshire by 15 points going into the final round of matches. Nottinghamshire require 10 points from their final fixture against Leicestershire to seal the deal. Defeat would open the door for a Surrey smash-and-grab victory. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch the County Championship 2025. When is the County Championship 2025? The County Championship ends with the final round of fixtures between Wednesday 24th September 2025 and Saturday 27th September 2025. How to watch the County Championship 2025 on TV and live stream Unfortunately, the County Championship 2025 will not be broadcast live on TV. However, all matches will be available to watch for free via the Match Centre on ECB.co.uk and through your team's official YouTube channel, which you can stream through smart TVs. Fans can also watch live on mobile or tablet through the England Cricket app. County Championship 2025 schedule All start 11am UK time. Subject to change. Round 15 – Wednesday 24th September to Saturday 27th September Division One Essex v Somerset (Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford) Hampshire v Surrey (Utilita Bowl) Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire (Trent Bridge) Worcestershire v Sussex (Visit Worcestershire New Road) Yorkshire v Durham (Headingley) Division Two Glamorgan v Lancashire (Sophia Gardens) Kent v Derbyshire (Spitfire Ground, Canterbury) Middlesex v Gloucestershire (Lord's) Northamptonshire v Leicestershire (The County Ground, Northampton) Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Ireland v England on TV 2025: T20 series schedule, channel and live stream
Your complete guide to how to watch the Ireland v England T20 series, featuring TV schedule, times and more.
England head to Ireland for the final act of the 2025 summer of international cricket. With Harry Brook and the other all-format players rested in preparation for the Ashes, Jacob Bethell is set to become England's youngest captain at the age of 21 as he leads the Three Lions in their first T20I series on the Emerald Isle. The two teams have only met twice in the format previously – a 2010 contest that ended in no result and Ireland's famous 2022 World Cup win. Watch Ireland v England 2025 on Sky Sports The visitors may be without a number of their star players but still boast a talent-packed squad that will be high on confidence after racking up their highest T20 score in a 146-run victory over South Africa last week. Ireland will hope to recapture some of the magic of their 2022 upset despite the absence of a number of key bowling options due to injuries. The hosts do boast some exciting batting options, however, including debutant Ben Calitz and big-hitting opener Ross Adair. RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule and the details on how to watch Ireland v England. When is the Ireland v England series? The Ireland v England T20 series gets under way on Wednesday 17th September 2025 and runs until Sunday 21st September 2025. Play begins at 1:30pm in the UK for all three matches. Check the full schedule below for specific details. How to watch Ireland v England on TV The Ireland v England series will be shown live on Sky Sports. Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month. Find out more about the best Sky packages The final T20, on Sunday 14th September, will also be broadcast live on 5 and will be available to stream online. Ireland v England live stream online Sky Sports customers can live stream the series via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the series via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99). NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports. Ireland v England 2025 schedule The Ireland v England schedule is as follows: All UK times and dates. T20 1st T20 at Malahide: 1:30pm, Wednesday 17th September 2nd T20 at Malahide: 1:30pm, Friday 19th September 3rd T20 at Malahide: 1:30pm, Sunday 21st September Check out more of our <a id="menursj2" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Sport">Sport coverage or visit our <a id="menursj4" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link TV Guide">TV Guide and <a id="menursj6" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Streaming Guide">Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menursj8" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.
India v Pakistan cricket on TV 2025: Asia Cup channel and live stream
Your complete guide to how to watch India v Pakistan in the Asia Cup, featuring TV channel, times and more.
India and Pakistan renew their rivalry on Sunday as the two cricketing heavyweights meet in the UAE for their Asia Cup Group A showdown. It's the fixture that fans of both sides and the neutrals will have looked for first when the T20 tournament's full schedule was confirmed in July. One that, quite simply, means more than any other. India are the defending champions after claiming an eighth Asia Cup title in 2023 and made a stunning start to their defence – bowling out hosts UAE for 57 and then chasing the runs down in just 4.3 overs. Watch India v Pakistan on TNT Sports 1 Pakistan have not beaten their fierce rivals since 2022 and lost by six wickets the last time they met, in the Champions Trophy earlier this year. They head into the tournament on the back of a Tri-Series victory against Afghanistan and UAE but will have to raise their levels if they're to win the Asia Cup for a third time. Despite calls for it to be postponed due to political unrest, the game has been given the green light to go ahead so we could be in for another classic on Sunday. RadioTimes.com brings you the full schedule and the details on how to watch India v Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. How to watch India v Pakistan on TV India v Pakistan will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 from 3:15pm on Sunday 14th September. 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 access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports India v Pakistan live stream online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our <a id="menursj2" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Sport">Sport coverage or visit our <a id="menursj4" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link TV Guide">TV Guide and <a id="menursj6" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Streaming Guide">Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menursj8" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.
Will India v Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match be postponed?
The two fierce rivals are set for a renewal on Sunday...
India v Pakistan is arguably cricket's greatest rivalry, outshining even Ashes foes England and Australia, and perhaps the fiercest in all of sport. Sunday will see another chapter written in the storied history between two of cricket's heavyweights when they meet in the group stages of the Asia Cup 2025. Both have been drawn in Group A, alongside hosts UAE and Oman, and will meet this weekend as they look to secure one of the two semi-final spots available. India have been the dominant force in matches between the pair in recent years and won the Asia Cup two years ago but Pakistan have side packed with white-ball talent and will be out to reclaim the bragging rights. When these two meet, cricket fans around the world stop to watch, but given rising political tensions between the two neighbours this year, will the match go ahead, or will it be postponed? RadioTimes.com brings you the latest information on the India v Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025. Will India v Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match be postponed? No, the Asia Cup 2025 Group A match between India and Pakistan is set to go ahead as planned. On Thursday, the Indian Supreme Court ruled against a petition that sought to cancel Sunday's T20 in the UAE due to the recent political unrest between the two countries. The match will go ahead as a result, while India and Pakistan could also meet in the final of the Asia Cup should they both get there. How to watch India v Pakistan on TV and online India v Pakistan will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 from 3:15pm on Sunday 14th September. 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 access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com Check out more of our <a id="menursj2" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Sport">Sport coverage or visit our <a id="menursj4" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link TV Guide">TV Guide and <a id="menursj6" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Streaming Guide">Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menursj8" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.