Live Stream Australia Vs. England Free From Anywhere
The destiny of the Ashes urn may well have been decided, but there is still much to play for when Australia meet England in the 4th match of the series — or so-called ‘Boxing Day’ Test. We have all the information you need in this guide on how to watch The Ashes from anywhere in the world and, in some countries, for free.
Australia have simply been the better team in every area of the field for the last month of cricket between these two old enemies. They’ve batted with more intelligence, bowled with greater character, and fielded with far safer hands. They’ve even largely been able to do without regular captain Pat Cummins, who misses out again at the MCG. In the skipper’s absence, the ambition of his men now turns from mere victory to the outright humiliation of their opponents and to bury ‘Bazball’ for good.
Even with two Tests to play, the postmortem on the McCullum-Stokes era has already commenced in earnest. They’ll be desperate to evade the embarrassment of yet another whitewash on Australian turf, and there’s an opportunity to quietly rest the likes of Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse, who look badly out of sorts. It’s coming up to 15 long, demoralizing years since they last won a red ball match Down Under, and a comeback victory at the MCG might at least soften the blow of failing to win back the Ashes.
In addition to pride and individuals’ Test careers, there are World Test Championship points at stake in Melbourne, meaning that this encounter goes well beyond what one might regard as a dead rubber. To see which way the 4th Test plays out, read on for instructions on how to watch Australia vs. England the world over. Plus, there’s information on where you can find free Ashes streams, and how to watch the live action if you’re overseas this week.
How to watch The Ashes for free in Australia
It’s great news if you’re in Australia during the 2025/26 Ashes, because every ball is being shown live by the free-to-air Channel 7. That means you also have the option to watch online thanks to the network’s 7Plus streaming platform. All you need to do is register an account with a few basic details, and then you can watch for free on an array of devices, including your laptop, smartphone, tablet, Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, games console, select Smart TVs, and more. The action will also go out on Fox Sports and the Kayo streaming service.
How to watch The Ashes from anywhere
It’s brilliant that 7Plus is showing The Ashes for free. However, if you’re away from Australia while the Tests are being played and you try to tune in, you’ll soon discover that its stream is blocked. In order to get around this frustrating situation, it’s possible to use a VPN (virtual private network) to spoof your IP address and make your chosen streaming device think it’s in Australia. This will let you watch Ashes streams as if you were back home. VPNs are especially popular apps for those looking to upgrade their cybersecurity or access their usual websites while traveling abroad.
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How to watch The Ashes in the US
Willow has been the go-to streaming service for cricket fans in the US for some time now, and that’s no different for The Ashes 2025/26. Willow is made available by some cable providers and as a standalone streaming platform for $10 a month or $80 a year.
Alternatively, you can watch Australia vs. England and all the cricket carried by Willow thanks to Sling TV. Willow is one of the channels that make up its Dakshin Flex and Desi Binge Plus packages, both of which cost $10 a month and can be canceled at any time. You can also find Willow among the channel lists of DirecTV MySports (with the MySports Extra add-on) and Fubo Pro, both of which have five-day free trials.
Sling TV Subscription
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members often get a chunky discount on their first month.
How to watch The Ashes in the UK
TNT Sports has pipped Sky Sports to the rights for this winter’s five-Test Ashes series in Australia. You can subscribe to TNT Sports through TV packages from Sky TV, Virgin Media, and EE. If you don’t have any of those, you can also sign up for a Discovery Plus with TNT Sports subscription, which costs $31 a month and can be canceled at any time.
Ashes 2025/26 schedule, dates, and venues
- 1st Test — November 21-25 (Optus Stadium, Perth)
- 2nd Test — December 4-8 (Gabba, Brisbane)
- 3rd Test — December 17-21 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)
- 4th Test — December 26-30 (MCG, Melbourne)
- 5th Test — January 4-8 (SCG, Sydney)
Who won the last Ashes series?
The last Ashes series between England vs. Australia was tied 2-2. It took place in England in 2023 and was thought of by many fans and pundits as one of the most entertaining Ashes encounters in the last 20 years. Australia took a 2-0 lead with wins at Edgbaston and Lord’s, before England came storming back with victories at Headingley and The Oval. Because Australia had won the previous Ashes series in 2021/22, they retained the Ashes urn.
Why is it called The Ashes?
When Australia beat England in the UK for the first time in 1882, a newspaper printed a mock obituary mourning the death of English cricket. The next time the teams met, a small urn was presented to the winning side. It is fabled (although unverified) that the ashes of a cremated cricket stump are contained in the urn.
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