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- 1st Test: November 21-25, daily start times: 2.20am GMT / 10.20am AWST / 9.20pm ET (Thu.)
The first Ashes Test is here and you can watch Australia vs England live streams to see who gains the upper hand in what is predicted to be a tight series. Taking place at the Perth Stadium and getting underway on Friday, both sides will be determined to lay down a marker in the first of five Ashes Test matches.
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The hosts will be without captain Pat Cummins (who hopes to return by the second Test) but will be in safe hands in stand-in 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 in Perth.
England have no such injury worries and will be hoping their pace 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 a first Test of an overseas Ashes series since 1986, but they will believe that ‘Bazball’ can deliver when it matters most and deliver a victory over the old enemy.
Read on, and we will 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 in Australia, 7Plus is streaming The 2025/26 Ashes free on their platform.
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Don't forget. You will need an Australian postcode (e.g. 2029) to access Channel 7's streaming service.
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Willow TV will be showing every Ashes Test match in Australia, including the opener at Perth.
If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Outside the US right now? Use NordVPN to unlock your home stream for The Ashes.
How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test live streams in the UK
TNT Sports will be broadcasting the Australia vs England Test to British residents. It will be on TNT Sports 1.
To access TNT Sports, you'll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+, which will set you back from £30.99 per month. Aussie visiting Blighty? You can use NordVPN to access your free 7Plus stream.
How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test live streams in India
To watch The Ashes 1st Test in India you'll need Star Sports to tune in on TV, or the JioHotstar app to watch on mobile devices. Prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) for Hotstar.
Remember. Use NordVPN to access your usual streaming service while away from home.
How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test live streams in Australia
Those in Australia have two options. Channel 7 are broadcasting Australia vs England 1st Test free on television and via its streaming service 7Plus
But the opener in Perth is also on Fox Sports. A cost-efficient option to see their coverage is specialist sports streamer Kayo Sports, with plans starting from $30 a month after you've taken advantage of its first month from $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
Currently out of Australia but want to watch a live stream of Australia vs England? You'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test in South Africa
The 1st Ashes Test will be shown on subscription service SuperSport in South Africa/
You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch Australia vs England on SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN to tell your device that you're back home so that you can stream freely.
How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ is the home of sports in New Zealand and it is no different for the 1st Ashes Test.
Access Sky Sport through 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.
Missing the opener in Perth? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.
Australia vs England: 1st Ashes Test Q+A
What time does play start in the Australia v England 1st Test?
Play in the Perth Test is due to start 9.30pm (day before) ET / 2.20am GMT / 10.20am AWST / 1.20pm AEDT / 7:50am IST each day.
What are the teams for the 1st Test?
Australia: Khawaja, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith (C), Head, Green, Carey (wk), Starc, Lyon, Doggett, Boland
England: Duckett, Crawley, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes (c), Smith (wk), Atkinson, Carse, Wood, Archer,
Who won the toss in Perth?
Ben Stokes won the toss and has decided to bat first as they look to get a score on the board.
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