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- Release date: Friday, 21 November — 5pm GMT / 12pm ET / 3am AEST
What an opening day of The Ashes that was! Mitchell Starc took seven wickets as Australia bowled out England for 172. But led by Ben Stokes’ five-for, England came roaring back to leave Australia 123/9 at the close.But what if you didn’t pull an all-nighter to watch the game, or you were at work and couldn’t catch the action? Fear not, BBC iPlayer will have free, in-depth highlights of the day’s play for UK residents to watch.
For those travelling in the US or Canada, or who even spent the day at the Test match in Australia, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to watch Ashes 2025–26 highlights for free, wherever you are in the world…
How to watch The Ashes 2025-26 highlights free on BBC iPlayer
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The BBC's online streaming site, BBC iPlayer, is streaming in-depth highlights of The Ashes with the Test Match Special team leading the coverage.
The BBC's online streaming site, BBC iPlayer, is streaming Ashes highlights for free.How to watch BBC iPlayer: Cricket fans who want to catch The Ashes highlights can watch on the BBC website or download the BBC iPlayer app (iOS / Android).All you have to do is sign up and provide your email, date of birth, a UK postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and confirm that you have a TV license. OUTSIDE THE UK? Use NordVPN to access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
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BBC iPlayer is only showing The Ashes highlights to residents of the UK.
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1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, you'd select 'United Kingdom'.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer, sign in, and watch The Ashes highlights for free.
What devices is BBC iPlayer available on?
You can use BBC iPlayer on all of the following devices and platforms:
Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and aboveApple TV (tvOS 14 or later)Google TV FreelyFreesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes)iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and aboveLG Smart TVs (2016-2024)NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above - 2016 models only offer on demand TV)Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
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Jacob JonesJacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He studied Specialist Sports Journalism at the University of Derby, graduating with First-Class Honours. He has contributed articles to Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. Jacob’s expertise spans streaming services and sports, with a particular passion for football, cricket, and rugby union.
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