In the UK, live TV coverage of The Ashes 2025–26 is on TNT Sports, with streaming through Discovery+ (which carries TNT’s live Ashes feed).

Main ways to watch in the UK

  • TNT Sports TV channels
    • All five Tests are being shown live on TNT Sports in the UK.
* You can add TNT Sports to Sky or Virgin Media as a paid sports add‑on.
  • Discovery+ streaming (with TNT Sports)
    • Discovery+ carries the full TNT Sports Ashes coverage as a live stream.
* UK pricing is from about £30.99 per month, and the pass also includes football (Premier League, Champions League, Europa League) alongside the cricket.
  • Radio and free coverage options
    • BBC outlets provide ball‑by‑ball radio commentary and digital coverage, so if you do not have a TV subscription you can still follow along live via audio and text updates.
* Some UK fans also use an Australian VPN route to access Channel 7’s free stream on 7Plus, which shows every ball in Australia, though that requires setting up an overseas streaming account and a reliable VPN.

Quick FAQ style notes

  • Is there a truly free UK live video stream?
    • At present, no; the official live video rights in the UK sit behind TNT Sports/Discovery+.
* Free options are mainly audio (BBC coverage) or overseas streams accessed while travelling or via VPNs where that is compliant with local terms.
  • When is this Ashes series?
    • This is the 2025–26 Ashes in Australia, with Tests running from late November 2025 through early January 2026 (Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney).

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