Australia vs England live stream: how to watch Ashes 1st Test cricket from anywhere

Down Under, cricket fans can live stream every match of every Ashes Test on Kayo Sports. This ad-free Ashes coverage is available through Fox Cricket, and can be streamed on your laptop or mobile wherever you are using the Foxtel Go app or the great-value streaming service Kayo Sports. If you do like the idea of giving it a go, Kayo's plans come with a FREE 14-day trial.

Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home to tap into your domestic coverage.

If you happen to have access to a TV throughout the series, though, then you won't have to pay a penny because Channel 7 will televise the Ashes for free. Do beware, though, that there is no Ashes coverage on the 7Plus streaming service as we previously reported.

Play gets underway at 11am AEDT on all five days of the 1st Ashes Test, with coverage starting an hour in advance.

In the UK you can watch the Ashes via BT Sport, but be warned that all of the action from the 1st Test is set to take place in the early hours of the morning. 

Play begins at midnight on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, and BT's coverage starts an hour earlier - but this being the Ashes, you know it'll be worth losing sleep over.

Don't forget that BT now has a £25 Monthly Pass, so you can get everything BT Sport has to offer, including Champions League football and UFC, without a long-term commitment.

The BT Sport app will let subscribers watch the Ashes on any number of devices, including mobiles, tablets, consoles and smart TVs.

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Sky Sport is the place to watch the 2021 Ashes in New Zealand, with play getting underway at 1pm NZDT on each afternoon of the Australia vs England 1st Test.

The network is available as part of a range of pay TV packages, and Sky Sport subscribers can also live stream the action via the Sky Go service.

Cord-cutters and anyone else, meanwhile, can try the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform - where a weekly pass costs just $19.99.

Anyone in New Zealand from abroad or vice-versa can use the VPN route outlined earlier to access their preferred coverage just like they would at home.

In India, the Sony Sports Network has the rights to broadcast the Ashes, and play gets underway at 5.30am IST on each day of the Australia vs England 1st Test.

Sony Six will telecast the action with English commentary, while Sony Ten 3 will offer matches with Hindi commentary, and lastly Sony Ten 4 will broadcast in regional languages. 

If you prefer to live stream the Ashes on the go, you can do so with Sony Liv, but you'll need a premium subscription to watch the Ashes live, which costs Rs 999 for a year, Rs 699 for six months, or Rs 299 per month. 

Jio users can watch the series free of cost with the JioTV mobile app. 

Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home cricket coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action. 

In the US, play gets underway at 7pm ET / 4pm PT each day of the Australia vs England 1st Test, continuing late into the night. The first day commences on Tuesday for those Stateside.

The Ashes are being shown by dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV, which is available from a number of cable providers in the US and Canada. 

Willow TV subscribers can also use their cable provider’s login details on willow.tv to stream the Ashes right from their computer. Alternatively, Willow TV also has apps for Android and iOS.

A better option for those looking for an alternative to cable would be to opt for a cord-cutting streaming service like Sling TV. 

If you already have Sling, you can add Willow TV for an extra $5 for one month. And if you don't, then you can currently bag a big six of a bargain by getting Sling TV, which features 30+ channels, for only $10 for your first month.