One of the most eagerly awaited Ashes series in recent memory has officially begun, with England launching their campaign to win the famous urn on Australian soil for the first time since the 2010-11 tour.
The Ashes 2025: Full Fixture List and Venues
The battle for the Ashes commenced in the early hours of Friday morning at Perth's Optus Stadium, a ground hosting its first-ever Ashes Test. Over the coming weeks, the two fierce rivals will traverse the country in a five-Test showdown. The iconic Boxing Day Test at the MCG and the traditional New Year's fixture in Sydney are key highlights of the packed schedule.
The complete Ashes 2025 schedule is as follows:
- 1st Test: November 21-25, Optus Stadium (Perth)
- 2nd Test: December 4-8, The Gabba (Brisbane)
- 3rd Test: December 17-21, Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)
- 4th Test: December 26-30, MCG (Melbourne)
- 5th Test: January 4-8, SCG (Sydney)
How to Watch and Listen to The Ashes from the UK
For dedicated fans in the UK, following the action live means navigating overnight sessions and varying time zones across Australia. The play schedule reflects this challenge. In Perth, the day starts at 2.30am GMT, concluding at 9.30am. The second Test in Brisbane is a day/night affair, offering a more viewer-friendly window from 4.30am to 11.30am GMT. The Adelaide Test begins at midnight, running through until 7am, while the final two matches in Melbourne and Sydney start and end half an hour earlier.
Your Comprehensive Viewing Guide
TNT Sports holds the exclusive live television rights for the series in the UK. Their coverage will feature a team of former Ashes winners, including Sir Alastair Cook, Graeme Swann, and Steven Finn, who will be present at the grounds. Presenter Becky Ives will also be on location, though commentators Alastair Eykyn, Rob Hatch, and Ebony Rainford-Brent will call the action from the UK as part of a hybrid broadcast model. For those who miss the live action, daily highlights and a nightly review show called The Edge will be available.
For radio listeners, BBC's Test Match Special remains the go-to source for ball-by-ball commentary. The coverage will be led by Jonathan Agnew on Radio 5 Live and Radio 5 Sports Extra. He will be joined by a panel of experts offering analysis, featuring England's 2005 Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alex Hartley, and Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath.
