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- 1st test: 21-25 November, daily start times: 02:30 GMT / 10:30 AWST / 21:30 ET (Thurs.)
The first Ashes Test is here and you can watch Australia vs England live streams to see who will get the upper hand in what is expected to be a close series. Taking place at Perth Stadium and getting underway on Friday, both sides will be determined to put down a marker in the first of five Ashes Test matches.
The hosts will be without captain Pat Cummins (who hopes to return for 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 joins Cummins on the sidelines, meaning Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett start in Perth.
England have no such injury worries and will hope their pace attack of Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson and skipper Ben Stokes can prove the difference. Brendon McCullum’s side may have history against them, with England not winning a first Test in an overseas Ashes series since 1986, but they will believe ‘Bazball’ can deliver when it matters most and deliver a win over the old foe.
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 in Australia, 7 Plus are streaming The 2025/26 Ashes for free on their platform.
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Don’t forget it. You need an Australian postcode (eg 2029) to access Channel 7’s 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 1st Ashes Test live streams in USA
Willow TV will show every Ashes Test match in Australia, including the opener in Perth.
If you don’t have it as part of your cable package, you can see Willow coverage through your selection of Sling TVs Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starts from $10 per month.
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How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test live streams in 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 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.
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How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test live streams in India
To watch The Ashes 1st Test in India, you 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.
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How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test live streams in Australia
Those in Australia have two options. Channel 7 will broadcast the Australia vs England 1st Test for free on TV and via its streaming service 7 Plus
But the opener in Perth is also on Fox Sports. A cost-effective option to watch their coverage is specialist sports streamer Kayo Sports, with plans starting from $30 a month after you take advantage of its first month from $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
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How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test in South Africa
The first Ashes Test will be shown on subscription service SuperSport in South Africa/
You must have one 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 let your device know you’re back home so you can stream freely.
How to watch Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test in New Zealand
Sky Sports NZ is the home 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 included 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 Q+A
When does Australia vs England 1st Test start?
Play in the Perth Test starts at 9.30pm (day before) ET / 02.30am GMT / 10.30am AWST / 1.30pm AEDT / 8am IST daily.
What are the teams for the 1st test?
Australia: Khawaja, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith (C), Head, Green, Carey (wk), 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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