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- 1st test: November 21-25, daily start times: 2:30 a.m. GMT / 10:30 a.m. AWST / 9:30 p.m. ET (Thurs.)
The first Ashes Test is here and you can watch live streams of Australia vs England to see who gets the upper hand in what should be a tight series. Taking place at the Perth Stadium and starting on Friday, both teams will be determined to set a milestone in the first of five Ashes Test matches.
The hosts will be without captain Pat Cummins (who hopes to return by the second Test) but will be in good hands with replacement Steve Smith, who averages 54.50 in home Tests against England. However, Australia’s attack has taken a hit as Josh Hazlewood will join Cummins on the sidelines, meaning Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett will start for Perth.
England have no such injury concerns and will hope their pacy attack of Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson and captain Ben Stokes can prove the difference. Brendon McCullum’s side may have history against them, with England not winning the first Test in an Ashes series abroad since 1986, but they will believe the ‘Bazball’ can be effective when it matters most and secure a victory over the old enemy.
Read on and we’ll show you how to watch Australia vs England live streams wherever you are, including free options.
How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test for free
For those from Australia, 7More streams The 2025/26 Ashes for free on its platform.
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Don’t forget. You will need an Australian postcode (e.g. 2029) to access the Channel 7 streaming service.
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Use a VPN to watch any Australia vs England stream
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How to watch Australia vs England live streams of 1st Ashes Test in USA
Willow TV will broadcast all Ashes Test matches in Australia, including the first match in Perth.
If you don’t have it in your cable package, you can watch Willow’s coverage through your choice of Sling TV Desi Binge More Or Dakshin Flex plans – from from $10 per month.
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How to watch Australia vs England live streams of the 1st Ashes Test in the UK
TNT Sports will broadcast the Australia vs England Test to UK residents. It will be on TNT Sports 1.
To access TNT Sports, you’ll either need to add it to your TV package or purchase a standalone subscription through Discovery+, which will cost you from £30.99 per month.
An Australian visiting Blighty? You can use NordVPN to access your free 7Plus stream.
How to watch Australia vs England live streams of the 1st Ashes Test in India
To watch The Ashes 1st Test in India, you will need Star Sports to watch on TV or the JioHotstar app to watch on mobile devices. Prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) for Hotstar.
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How to watch Australia vs England live streams of the 1st Ashes Test in Australia
The Australians have two options. Channel 7 is showing the first Australia vs England Test for free on TV and via its streaming service. 7More
But the opener in Perth is also being shown on Fox Sports. A cost-effective option to view their coverage is specialist sports streamer Kayo Sports, with packages starting at $30 per month after taking advantage of its first month from $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
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How to watch Australia’s first Ashes Test against England in South Africa
The 1st Ashes Test will be broadcast on the SuperSport subscription service in South Africa/
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch Australia v England on SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN to tell your device that you’re back home so you can stream freely.
How to watch Australia’s first Ashes Test against England in New Zealand
Sky Sport Reviews is the birthplace of the sport in New Zealand and it is no different for the 1st Ashes Test.
Access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
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Australia vs England: 1st Ashes Test, Questions and Answers
What time does play start in the 1st Australia vs England Test?
Perth Test play is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. (the day before) ET / 2:30 a.m. GMT / 10:30 a.m. AWST / 1:30 p.m. AEDT / 8 a.m. IST each day.
Who are the teams for the 1st Test?
Australia: Khawaja, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith (C), Head, Green, Carey (week), Starc, Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Boland
England: Duckett, Crawley, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes (c), Smith (wk), Atkinson, Carse, Wood, Archer, Bashir
Note: England are yet to name their starting XI
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