How to watch Australia vs England: live stream Boxing Day 4th Ashes Test for *FREE* from anywhere in the world, England win toss and bowl on Day 1
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- Boxing Day Test: December 26-30, daily start times: 11:30pm GMT (day before) / 10:30am AEDT / 6:30pm ET (day before)
The Boxing Day Test represents one of the moments of any year’s sporting calendar, but when it’s in the Ashes the intensity only ratchets up. The Australia vs England 4th Test may not have the urn riding on it, but the hosts are desperate to bag a third series whitewash against the Old Enemy this century Down Under.
And England? Well, there will be plenty of soul searching in the squad for the rest of the tour, with a lack of preparation and muddled thinking on the pitching contributing to a dispiriting mood. Ben Stokes, though, won’t allow his side wallow in Christmas ennui and will be determined to salvage some pride from the carcass of this tour before the root-and-branch investigation into what exactly went wrong. Jacob Bethell is in for Ollie Pope at No.3, while Gus Atkinson gets a recall to the bowling unit as Jofra Archer is ruled out for the rest of the tour . And if the richly talented Harry Brook could see his way to not giving his wicket away, and holding a couple of catches, all the better.
England have won the toss and will bowl on the opening morning at the MCG. England will go with the XI that they announced a couple days ago, with Bethell replacing Pope and Atkinson in for the injured Archer. Australia go with Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson and the returning Smith as skipper, with Cameron Green moving down to No.7.
Read on as we explain how to watch the Boxing Day 4th Ashes Test 2025/26 between Australia and England from anywhere in the world, including free options.
How to watch The Ashes Boxing Day Test 2025/26 for free
Use a VPN to watch any Ashes stream
If you’re keen to watch the cricket but you’re away from home and your preferred coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you’re not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock streaming platforms – and right now you can save 75%.
How to watch Australia vs England Boxing Day Ashes Test 2025/26 live streams in the US
In the US, Willow TV will show the Boxing Day Test of The Ashes between Australia and England.
Don’t have it as part of your cable package? you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV’s Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
If you’re visiting the US from Oz use NordVPN to watch the free stream of Australia vs England live from Adelaide.
How to watch Australia vs England Boxing Day Ashes Test 2025/26 live streams in the UK
In the UK, TNT Sports will be broadcasting the Boxing Ashes Test with coverage starting at 11:30pm GMT on Thursday, 25 December.
To access TNT Sports, you’ll 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.
Outside of the UK? NordVPN will help you gain access to TNT Sports’ stream while you’re out of the country.
How to watch Australia vs England Boxing Day Ashes Test 2025/26 live streams in India
To watch England vs Australia at the MCG you’ll need Star Sports, or the JioHotstar app to watch on mobile devices. Prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) for Hotstar.
Australian resident visiting India? Use NordVPN to access 7Plus’ free stream while away from home.
How to watch Australia vs England Boxing Day Ashes Test 2025/26 live streams in Australia
As alluded to earlier, Channel 7 are broadcasting the series free on television and via its streaming service 7Plus, including the Boxing Day Test.
Fox Sports is another option for the 4th Test. The most cost-efficient option to see their coverage is specialist sports streamer Kayo Sports, with plans starting from $30 a month after you’ve taken advantage of its first month from $1 offer or 7-day free trial.
Those outside of Australia for Test 4 — get yourself a VPN to stream 7Plus from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Australia vs England Boxing Day Ashes Test 2025/26 live streams in South Africa
Supersport will be showing the Boxing Day Test between Australia and England in South Africa.
You’ll need to get a DStv access package to watch with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you’re back home and you’ll be good to go.
How to watch Australia vs England Boxing Day Ashes Test 2025/26 live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport NZ will be broadcasting the Boxing Day Ashes Test in New Zealand.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for the 4th Ashes Test can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
The Ashes Boxing Day Test Q+A
What time does play start in the Australia v England Boxing Day Test?
Play in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG is scheduled to start at 6:30pm ET (day before) / 11:30pm GMT (day before) / 9:30 am AEST / 10:30am AEDT / 5am IST / 1:30am SAST each day.
What are the teams for the 4th Ashes test?
Australia: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Scott Boland
England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue.
Australia v England at Melbourne Cricket Ground
▶︎ Played: 57
🇦🇺 Australia wins: 29
🏴 England wins: 20
❌ Draws: 8
Can I listen to The Boxing Day Ashes Test?
Yes. The UK’s iconic Test Match Special will be broadcasting ball-by-ball coverage on Radio 5 Sports Extra. Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Glenn McGrath and a host of other top stars will all be giving their opinions.
And if you miss the day’s play, don’t forget to listen to the TMS Podcast afterwards.
To access this you will need a BBC account and if you’re out of the UK at any point during the Test match series then make sure to use NordVPN.
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