How to watch The Ashes 2025-26 Test 3 for *FREE* — Stream on 7Plus

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: England captain Ben Stokes speaks to the BBC after a press conference at Adelaide Oval on December 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia.
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  • Watch The Ashes Test 3 free on 7Plus (AUS restricted)
  • Outside Australia? Use NordVPN to unblock 7Plus
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The Ashes continue in Adelaide as Australia and England face off again in the third Test match.

7Plus are streaming the 3rd Test of the Ashes for free in Australia.

For those traveling outside of Australia — we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to watch The Ashes 2025-26 Test 3 for free, wherever you are in the world…

How to watch The Ashes 2025-26 Test 3 free on 7Plus

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For those in Australia, 7Plus is streaming The 3rd Test of The 2025/26 Ashes free on their platform.

New to 7Plus? Register for a free account to watch 7Plus online.

Don't forget. You will need an Australian postcode (e.g. 2029) to access Channel 7's streaming service.

Traveling outside Australia this week? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were back at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.

How to watch The Ashes 2025-26 Test 3 on 7Plus from anywhere

7Plus is only showing The Ashes Test 3 for free to residents of Australia.

Those traveling or working outside the UK will need to use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer.

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It's super simple to use a VPN to watch The Ashes on 7Plus.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the UK and want to watch your free stream, you'd select 'Australia'.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 7Plus, sign in, and watch The Ashes Test 3 for free.

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