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Where to watch the Ashes: Australia vs. England free live stream, TV channel, start time for 2nd Test cricket match

2025-12-03 12:00
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Where to watch the Ashes: Australia vs. England free live stream, TV channel, start time for 2nd Test cricket match

The Ashes start time: Here’s how to watch the 2nd Test match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Where to watch the Ashes: Australia vs. England free live stream, TV channel, start time for 2nd Test cricket matchStory byDan GibbsWed, December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC·2 min read

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England already find themselves 1-0 down in the series after they crumbled to an astonishing two-day defeat in the first Test in Perth, and now head to Brisbane looking to make amends against a talented Australia side.

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England know they already have an uphill battle — only once this century has a team recovered to win a men’s Ashes series after losing the opener: England’s famous 2005 comeback.

This day-night Test will be another huge task with Australia having a formidable record in this format having won 13 out of 14, including all three against England.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and start times.

The Ashes: Australia vs. England live stream, TV channel in the US

Here's how to watch this second Test match in the United States:

  • TV Channel: Willow TV

  • Live Stream:Fubo

Fans in the United States will be able to watch this game live exclusively on Willow TV.

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Willow Sports is a cable TV channel, but if it's not included in your current package or you've cut the cord, it's available on Fubo.

Fubo offers Willow TV as part of its expanded sports offering. In addition to live matches, you can also watch replays and highlights on demand at any time from any device.

Fubo offers a FREE trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

What time does the Ashes: Australia vs. England start in the US?

This 2nd Test match takes place at the The Gabba in Brisbane Australia, and starts on Thursday, December 4 at 2 p.m. local time (AEST).

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Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

Date

Start time

Eastern Time

Weds, Dec. 3

11 p.m.

Central Time

Weds, Dec. 3

10 p.m.

Mountain Time

Weds, Dec. 3

9 p.m.

Pacific Time

Weds, Dec. 3

8 p.m.

The Ashes 2025 schedule

All times ET

  • First Test: Friday November 21-Tuesday November 25 (9:30 p.m. Thurs) - Optus Stadium, Perth

  • Second Test: Thursday December 4-Monday December 8 (11 p.m. Weds) - The Gabba, Brisbane

  • Third Test: Wednesday December 17-Sunday December 21 (7 p.m. Tues) - Adelaide Oval

  • Fourth Test: Thursday December 25-Monday December 29 (6.30 p.m.) - Melbourne Cricket Ground

  • Fifth Test: Sunday January 4-Thursday January 8 (6.30 p.m.) - Sydney Cricket Ground

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