How to watch Australia vs England: live stream Boxing Day 4th Ashes Test for *FREE* from anywhere in the world

• Live stream The Ashes 4th Test for *FREE* on 7Plus
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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.

Australia would love nothing more than to complete a 5-0 whitewash and put the final nail in coffin of Bazball, the ultra-attacking way of playing that has so riled cricket Down Under the past few years. The Aussies' experience, Travis Head lighting it up as an emergency opener and a superb attack led by Mitchell Starc have been the difference this series and it's increasingly hard to see any outcome other than another win. Steve Smith will return to the side after his ear complaint and will again captain with Pat Cummins to be rested for the remainder of the series so as not to aggravate his troublesome back, with the destiny of the Ashes already decided. Meanwhile, Jhye Richardson is expected to come in for Nathan Lyon with Brendan Doggett or Michael Neser the other expected selections in an all-out pace attack.

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.

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

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For those in Australia, 7Plus is streaming the Boxing Day Test of The 2025/26 Ashes free on their platform.

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Don't forget. You will need an Australian postcode (e.g. 2027) to access Channel 7's streaming service.

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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.

Australia v England at Melbourne Cricket Ground

▶︎ Played: 57
🇦🇺 Australia wins: 29
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England wins: 20
❌ Draws: 8