How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV Channels, Full Schedule & 3rd Test Preview

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Watch England v New Zealand 3rd Test live streams at Trent Bridge to see the series decider unfold. Whether you're a cricket fan in the UK, US, India or just want a free trial, we've got you covered for the 3rd Test.

The final day of the final test is also Ben Stokes’ final one as an international cricketer. Not that he will take the field during it as, having promoted himself to open in the second innings, he is already out.

Set 373 to win after New Zealand declared after Daryl Mitchell scored his fourth test hundred in seven tests in England, the hosts set about Bazballing it.

The result is that in 15 overs they scored 103 runs and lost four wickets. England need a further 270 runs today with six wickets left, one of which is Joe Root’s.

Were England to lose this match, it would end a run of nine unbeaten home series. The last defeat was to New Zealand, in 2021. But the last time they lost a home series of at least three matches was in 2012.

It is set to be a historic day, probably in more ways than one.

Read on as we explain how to watch the England vs New Zealand 3rd Test at Trent Bridge from anywhere in the world.

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How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in the US

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In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the conclusion to the 2026 England vs New Zealand series.

If you 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.

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How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in the UK

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The England vs New Zealand 3rd Test is being shown on Sky Sports on the Cricket and Main Event channels.

Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £20 if you're an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, grab a NOW Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.

Outside the UK right now? Use Surfshark to access your preferred coverage of the Eng vs NZ series.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in India

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In India, England vs New Zealand Third Test at Trent Bridge is being shown on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available via Sony LIV.

Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at ₹599 for the Mobile-Only yearly plan, or you can get the ₹999 Premium yearly plan.

If you're currently out of India but want to watch an England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in Australia

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The England vs New Zealand Test series is being shown on Fox Cricket via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.

Remember if you're out of Australia at all during The Ashes get yourself a VPN to stream Eng vs NZ from anywhere in the world.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in South Africa

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The England vs New Zealand 2026 Test series is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.

You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the all three tests 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 England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in New Zealand

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In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is your go-to for the Kiwis' England tour. 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 a Test match or the series can use Surfshark to gain access to their home streaming service.

England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Q+A

What time does play start in the England vs New Zealand 3rd Test?

Play in the 3rd Test at Trent Bridge is scheduled to start at 6am ET / 11am BST / 8pm AEST / 3:30pm IST each day.

What is the schedule for the England vs New Zealand Test series?

  • 1st Test: Lord’s, London - England won by 115 runs
  • 2nd Test: The Oval, London - New Zealand won by 253 runs
  • 3rd Test: Trent Bridge, Nottingham - June 25-29

What are the teams for the 3rd Eng vs NZ test?

England: Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (capt), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoab Bashir.

New Zealand: Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitch Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke plus Zak Foulkes (concussion substitute for Tickner)

What happened in the 1st and 2nd Tests?

It has been a bizarre series on and off the field. England won the First Test on a substandard Lord’s pitch where a wicket fell on average every 25 balls - the quickest rate in a Test in England since 1907.

For the Second Test, England fielded a makeshift team after they had dropped Stokes and Atkinson for disciplinary reasons, and were also without Jamie Smith, who was on paternity leave, and the injured Ollie Robinson. With five of the side having only two caps between them, England went down to a heavy defeat under the captaincy of Joe Root.

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Roderick Easdale
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Roderick is a freelance sports journalist and a crossword complier. He is the author of seven books, including the critically acclaimed comic golf novels Summer At Tangents, which was named one of Country Life magazine's Books of The Year, and Crime Wave at Tangents. He has also written four cricket books including The Don: Beyond Boundaries; Wally Hammond: Gentleman & Player and England’s Greatest Post-War All Rounder as well as one on his favourite author, The Novel Life of PG Wodehouse. An erratic fast bowler in his youth, he became an erratic medium pacer in his autumn playing days. His last wicket was a stumping, which made him decide to retire. He now occasionally plays for the MCC – but for their golf team. He is a member of Trevose and has golfed in around two dozen countries.

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