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The Ashes are back in 2025 for the first time since the 2022/23 series in Australia, when an in-form Australia will look to take down a very aggressive English team.
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"A legendary rivalry in cricket, the Ashes always delivers drama and intensity. The history and high stakes will make the upcoming series a must-watch for fans. "
When is The Ashes 2025 series?
The 5 Test Australia vs England Ashes series kicks off on Friday 21 November 2025 from 130pm AEST at Perth Stadium in Perth.
The remaining 4 Tests start on 4 December at The Gabba in a day/night match, 17 December at The Adelaide Oval, 26 December at The MCG and 4 January at The SCG.
How to watch The Ashes 2025 live and free in Australia
The Ashes 2025 can only be seen on free-to-air broadcast TV on the 9 Network.
Its telecast of each day's play will start at 10am AEST, except for the Perth Test
Depending on where you live in the country, you will be able to watch on either the main Channel 9 or multichannels 9Gem or 9Go.
In some cities such as Adelaide and Perth, you may have to switch between channels on certain days during the telecast.
Or you can stream the series by signing up for a free account on 9Now if you don't already have one.
The Men's Ashes 2025 TV schedule, dates and start times
Date | Match | Start time (AEST) | How to watch |
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Nov 21-25 | First Ashes Test | 1:30 PM | |
Dec 4-8 | Second Ashes Test D/N | 3:30 AM | |
Dec 17-21 | Third Ashes Test | 11:00 AM | |
Dec 26-30 | Boxing Day Ashes Test | 10:30 AM | |
Jan 4-8 | New Year Ashes Test | 10:30 AM |
Is The Ashes 2025 on Foxtel?
The Ashes 2025 will probably be on Foxtel. It's exclusive to the 9 Network and 9Now. Foxtel does feature lots of other cricket throughout the year though, such as the ODI World Cup Qualifiers. You can stream via Foxtel Now, where new users get a 10-day free trial.
Is The Ashes 2025 on Kayo?
The Ashes 2025 will probably be on Kayo. Like Foxtel, you can watch plenty of other cricket during the year if you subscribe to Kayo. If you're new to Kayo, you get a 7-day free trial to test it all out.
The Ashes 2025 TV schedule, dates and start times
Date | Match | Start time (AEST) | How to watch |
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9 Jan | Women's Ashes Tour Match | 10:05 AM | 7 Network, 7+ |
12 Jan | Women's Ashes 2025 First ODI | 10:05 AM | 7 Network, 7+ |
14 Jan | Women's Ashes 2025 Second ODI | 10:05 AM | 7 Network, 7+ |
20 Jan | Women's Ashes 2025 Third ODI | 10:05 AM | 7 Network, 7+ |
20 Jan | Women's Ashes 2025 First T20 | 7:15 PM | 7 Network, 7+ |
23 Jan | Women's Ashes 2025 Second T20 | 7:15 PM | 7 Network, 7+ |
25 Jan | Women's Ashes 2025 Third T20 | 7:15 PM | 7 Network, 7+ |
30 Jan | Women's Ashes 2025 Only Test | 2:30 PM | 7 Network, 7+ |
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