Ashes 2025 Schedule - Fixtures, Venues, Match Timings
The Ashes 2025–26 will see Australia host England for a five‑Test series from late November 2025 to early January 2026, with matches spread across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. This series is part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle and Australia will start as defending Ashes holders.
Ashes 2025 Schedule
| Test | Dates (2025–26) | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 21–25 November 2025 | Perth Stadium | Perth |
| 2nd Test (D/N) | 4–8 December 2025 | The Gabba | Brisbane |
| 3rd Test | 17–21 December 2025 | Adelaide Oval | Adelaide |
| 4th Test (Boxing Day) | 26–30 December 2025 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne |
| 5th Test (New Year) | 4–8 January 2026 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney |
The gap between Tests is fairly tight, which means a packed festive calendar for fans following the series in both Australia and the UK
Ashes 2025–26 Venues Overview
The series uses five of Australia’s most iconic cricket grounds, each with its own character.
- Perth Stadium, Perth: Traditionally offers pace and bounce, rewarding fast bowlers who hit the deck hard.
- The Gabba, Brisbane: Known as a fortress for Australia with a lively surface and strong record for the home side.
- Adelaide Oval: A picturesque venue where pink‑ball Tests have produced results and helped seamers under lights.
- Melbourne Cricket Ground: The Boxing Day Test at the MCG is one of the biggest events on the cricket calendar, with massive crowds.
- Sydney Cricket Ground: The New Year Test in Sydney often brings spin into play as the match progresses.
Where to Watch the Ashes 2025
Depending on where you are, here’s how you can stream or watch live coverage:
India & Subcontinent
- Live TV: Matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports network.
- Streaming: Watch live (or catch highlights) via Jio Hotstar — works on phones, tablets, or Smart TVs.
Pro tip: Since some matches start early Aussie time, they’ll begin mid-morning or early afternoon IST — set your reminders!
Australia
- Free-to-air + Streaming: Tune in on Channel Seven. Don’t want to watch on TV? Use 7plus to stream matches live.
- Subscription options: Pay-TV services like Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, or Foxtel will also carry full coverage — great for commentary, replays, and extras.
United Kingdom
- The series will be covered live via TNT Sports. Depending on where you are, you might also access it through streaming platforms linked to TNT (e.g. discovery+ in certain regions).
Bonus: If you miss live sessions, many services offer match replays or extended highlights.
Why this Ashes Matters
This series will shape the World Test Championship table and could be decisive for both teams’ chances of making the final. England will look to break Australia’s recent dominance away from home, while Australia aim to continue their strong Ashes run in their own conditions.
