- The New Zealand v England T20 series runs from 18th – 23rd October
- 1st T20 – 18 October: 7:15AM BST / 2:15AM ET / 4:15AM AEST
- Stream for free on TVNZ+ (New Zealand)
- Unlock the free stream using ExpressVPN
New Zealand v England at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on October 18 is the first of a three-match T20 series.
Mitchell Santner returns to captain New Zealand after missing the recent home T20 series against Australia through injury – a series New Zealand lost 2-0. Rachin Ravindra also returns from injury.
Zak Crawley has received his first call-up to England’s T20 squad, with Ben Duckett rested ahead of the Ashes. Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith are also being rested for the same reason.
This series is part of both teams’ preparations for the T20 World Cup starting in February.
For England, this is their penultimate T20 series before the tournament, with only three more T20 matches scheduled afterwards. New Zealand, meanwhile, have 10 more games.
It is the first time in six years that England have played T20 matches in New Zealand. The visitors have a good record here, having won seven and lost four of the previous meetings.
How to watch New Zealand v England T20 series from anywhere in the world, including free options.
How to watch New Zealand v England T20 series 2025 for free?
For those in New Zealand, TVNZ+ streaming New Zealand v England T20 series live and free.
Traveling outside of New Zealand for this series? You can use one VPN if you’re away from home right now to get past geo-blockers and tune in to the free coverage.
Use a VPN to watch New Zealand v England T20 series 2025 live streams
If you’re away from home for this series, this is where a VPN comes in handy. A VPN allows you to appear as if you are still at home, even if you are not. This means you don’t have to miss out on your regular cricket viewing due to geo-blockers. For new VPN users, we suggest ExpressVPN, its fast speeds and 30-day money-back guarantee make it a great option to unlock your New Zealand v England T20 series 2025 stream.
Using a VPN is really straightforward and easy
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, ExpressVPN is an excellent option.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch NZTV+’s stream of this series, select ‘New Zealand’ from the countries listed.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to NZTV+ and enjoy cricket as if you were at home in New Zealand.
How to watch New Zealand v England T20 live streams in USA
Normally, Willow TV picks up cricket in the US, but on this occasion, ESPN Select will be your turn for this game.
Prices start at $11.99 (moving to $12.99 on October 21), with ESPN Unlimited available for $29.99.
Visiting the US from New Zealand? Use ExpressVPN to unblock your free stream.
How to watch New Zealand v England T20 live streams in UK
TNT Sports will broadcast the New Zealand v England T20 series 2025 to UK residents.
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. You’ll also have access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football plus rugby, wrestling, UFC, MotoGP and more.
If you’re on holiday away from the UK and want to watch your usual domestic streams, you can use one VPN to access your usual coverage from anywhere in the world.
How to watch New Zealand v England T20 live streams in India
The coverage will go out on Sony Sports Network in India.
Online streams sourced from the Sony LIV subscription service and app, with plans starting from as low as INR 399 per month.
Outside India for this series? Use one VPN to see your usual cricket coverage.
How to watch New Zealand v England T20 live streams in Australia
Every match of the New Zealand vs England T20 Series is on Foxtel.
Your most cost-effective option is specialist sports streamer Kayo Sports, with plans starting at $30 per month after you take advantage of its first month from $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
Currently outside of Australia? Use one VPN to access your usual coverage.
How to watch New Zealand v England T20 live streams in New Zealand
TVNZ+ streams the T20 series live and free in New Zealand.
Traveling outside of New Zealand for this series? You can use one VPN if you’re away from home right now to get past geo-blockers and tune in to the free coverage.
New Zealand vs England T20 Series Q+A
What is the schedule for the series?
- October 18: 1st T20, Christchurch
- October 20: 2nd T20, Christchurch
- October 23: 3rd T20, Auckland
When do the games start?
Each of the three matches starts at 7.15pm local time, which is 7.15am BST / 2.15am ET / 11.45am IST.
What are the squads for New Zealand v England T20 series 2025
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (capt), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert.
England: Harry Brook (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.
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