The Ashes is underway as England head Down Under looking to regain the urn from Australia.

The odds are stacked against the tourists, who are looking for their first win in the Aussies’ backyard since 2011 as they aim to regain the urn.

The series started overnight on Thursday with the first Test in Perth, before stops in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne and then a final Test in Sydney in the new year.

Perth’s 60,000-seater Optus Stadium plays host to the first five days of the series, with the Gabba moved from the traditional role as curtain-raiser.

How to watch the Ashes

TV channel: In the UK, the whole Ashes series will be televised live on TNT Sports . The first Test is scheduled for a 2.30am start UK time on Friday, November 21, 2025. Coverage will begin an hour earlier on

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