The 2025-26 Ashes cricket series between Australia and England is in full swing, with the fourth Test starting today, December 26, at the MCG in Melbourne—perfect timing for Boxing Day cricket fever.

Viewing by Country

Free streaming dominates in Australia, while paid options prevail elsewhere. Key broadcasters include:

  • Australia : Channel Seven and 7plus (free with registration) cover every ball live; also on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
  • UK : TNT Sports via Discovery+ (from £31/month); available through Sky, Virgin Media, or EE.
  • US : Willow TV on Sling TV (from $10/month), DirecTV, or Fubo.
  • India/South Asia : JioStar (formerly Disney Star).
  • New Zealand : Sky NZ.
  • Other regions (e.g., Pacific Islands, Caribbean): Pacific Aus TV or YuppTV.

Global Access Tips

Traveling? A VPN connects you to free Australian streams on 7plus by simulating an Aussie IP—ExpressVPN or NordVPN work reliably for this. Pubs like Kezar Pub in San Francisco are streaming it live for fans abroad.

Series Schedule

Catch the action across these iconic venues:

  1. 1st Test : Nov 21-25, Perth Stadium (completed).
  2. 2nd Test : Dec 4-8, Gabba, Brisbane (completed).
  3. 3rd Test : Dec 17-21, Adelaide Oval (completed).
  4. 4th Test : Dec 26-30, MCG, Melbourne (today at 10:30am AEDT).
  5. 5th Test : Jan 4-8, SCG, Sydney.

Forum Buzz

Reddit threads highlight community hacks: Overseas fans swear by YuppTV free packages or VPNs to 7plus, while locals scout cricket-friendly pubs. One user confirmed Kezar Pub just subscribed to the stream—update your watch parties!

TL;DR : Stream free on 7plus (AU) or use VPN; TNT Sports (UK), Willow (US). Fourth Test live now—don't miss the MCG roar.

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