Ashes 2025-26 schedule, fixtures and streaming details
The Ashes 2025-26 series between Australia and England is set to take place in Australia from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026, as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Last Updated: 02.22 PM, Oct 08, 2025
The Ashes 2025-26 test cricket series between Australia and England is scheduled to be held in Australia from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026. It is a five-Test match series forming part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship, with Australia entering as the current holders of the Ashes urn.
Ashes 2025-26 schedule and fixtures
The series will commence at Perth Stadium in Perth with the first Test running from November 21 to 25, 2025. This match marks the return of Ashes cricket to Perth and will be the first Ashes Test hosted at the newly made venue.
The second Test is a day-night Pink-Ball test fixture at The Gabba in Brisbane, scheduled from December 4 to 8, 2025. Following this, the third Test takes place at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, from December 17 to 21.
The iconic Boxing Day Test is scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26 to 30, while the series concludes with the New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 4 to 8, 2026.
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| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, Fri - Nov 25, Tue | Australia vs England, 1st Test | Perth Stadium, Perth | 8 am IST |
| Dec 04, Thu - Dec 08, Mon | Australia vs England, 2nd Test | The Gabba, Brisbane | 9.30 am IST |
| Dec 17, Wed - Dec 21, Sun | Australia vs England, 3rd Test | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 5.30 am IST |
| Dec 26, Fri - Dec 30, Tue | Australia vs England, 4th Test | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 5.30 am IST |
| Jan 04, Sun - Jan 08, Thu | Australia vs England, 5th Test | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 5.30 am IST |
Where to watch the Ashes 2025-26 series?
In India, fans can watch the whole Ashes 2025-26 series on the Sony LIV app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.
In the UK, Sky Sports is expected to hold broadcasting rights, offering live coverage and streaming options via their platform and NOW streaming service.
In Australia, Cricket Australia manages broadcasting agreements, often partnering with Fox Cricket and digital streaming through the Kayo Sports platform and Cricket Australia's official channels.