The Ashes 2025-26 – Squad, Schedule, & Live Streaming
Hosted in Australia from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026, the Ashes 2025-26 series will be a worthy battle between two cricketing giants. Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney cricket grounds will host all five matches of the Ashes 2025-26 series, respectively.
Perth Stadium will host the first match of the series for the first time. Whereas Gabba, which previously held the record for the opening matches of the Ashes, will host the second test, a day-night contest.
Ashes 2025-26 Tournament Details
The Ashes is one of cricket’s oldest rivalries, contested between England and Australia in Test matches since 1882. Both teams have solid records in the Ashes history, but Australia has the slightest edge. That shows how competitive the Asheareis are.
The 2025-26 Ashes series marks England’s first full tour of Australia under the aggressive “Bazball” era led by captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. The English team will aim to reclaim the Urn, lost in 2019 and 2023.
Australia currently holds the Urn, and on their home soil, they are deadly. On the other hand, with the new approach of the Bazeball Era, England will be looking forward to attacking the Australian bowlers straight away.
- Series: Ashes 2025-26
- Matches: Five Test
- Date: 21 November 2025 – 8 January 2026
- Host: Australia
- Current Champion: Australia
Head-to-Head
According to records, 73 Ashes series have been played as of 2023. The 2023 series ended in a 2-2 draw, by which Australia remains the defending champion and retains the Urn.
| Team | Series Wins | Drawn Series | Last Series Win |
| Australia | 34 | 7 | 2023 (2-2 drawn, but retained Urn) |
| England | 32 | 7 | 2015 (3-2) |
Squad
Both Australia and England have announced their squads for the Ashes 2025/26 series, starting on 21 November 2025.
Australia Squad:
Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Brendan Doggett, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon
England Squad:
Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Olie Pope, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, Josh Tongue.
Schedule
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (GMT / Local) |
| Fri, Nov 21 2025 | 1st Test: Australia vs England | Perth Stadium, Perth | 2:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Thu, Dec 4 2025 | 2nd Test: Australia vs England (Day/Night) | The Gabba, Brisbane | 4:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM LOCAL |
| Wed, Dec 17 2025 | 3rd Test: Australia vs England | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 12:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Fri, Dec 26 2025 | 4th Test: Australia vs England (Boxing Day Test) | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 12:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL |
| Sun, Jan 4 2026 | 5th Test: Australia vs England (New Year’s Test) | Sydney Cricket Ground | 12:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL |
Ashes 2025-26 Live Streaming & Broadcast Channels
Below are the digital OTT platforms and broadcast television networks nationwide that are providing coverage of the Ashes 2025-26 series.
In India
SonyLiv to exclusively live stream the Ashes 2025-26 series in India. Meanwhile, the matches will be telecast live on Sony Ten one and Sony Ten 2. Sony Pictures acquired the official broadcasting rights for the five-match series starting from November 21, 2025, till January 4, 2026.
In Australia
Fox Sports and Channel 9 to broadcast live coverage of the Ashes 2025-26 in Australia. For online cricket fans, the matches will be streamed on the digital platforms Kayo Sports and 9Now via paid subscriptions.
In the United States & Canada
All five-match test series between Australia and England will be aired on Willow TV. Fans in North American countries, including Canada, can stay tuned to Willow TV for live cricket action.
In the United Kingdom
TNT Sports is the official broadcaster partner in the United Kingdom, providing both telecast and digital streaming via the TNT App and the Discovery+ App. Cricket lovers in the UK can access TNT Sports via Virgin Media or Sky packages.
In Pakistan
Tapmad TV, Pakistan’s first digital OTT platform, will offer live streaming of the England Tour of Australia (Ashes 2025-26) in Pakistan. Regarding the television network, Ten Sports will televise the matches.