The iconic Ashes rivalry reignites this week as Australia and England head to Adelaide for the next crucial chapter in their battle for the urn. Once again, cricket fans across the nation can catch every moment live and free, with comprehensive coverage streaming on 7plus Sport on any device.
How to Watch and Stream the Ashes Test
The third Test of the series is set to commence in Adelaide on Wednesday, December 17, with play scheduled to run through to Sunday, December 21. Seven Network's broadcast will begin at 9.30am AEDT on the opening day, building anticipation before the first ball is bowled at 10.30am AEDT.
Viewers around the country can tune in via Channel 7, 7mate, or stream directly on the 7plus Sport platform. Start times vary by location:
- Sydney & Melbourne: 9.30am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
- Brisbane: 8.30am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
- Adelaide: 9.00am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
- Perth: 6.30am live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
All-Star Commentary Team Unveiled
Seven has assembled a powerhouse commentary squad, headlined by legends from both sides of the rivalry. Ricky Ponting and England's recently retired fast-bowling great Stuart Broad will lead the analysis, offering unparalleled insight from their storied careers.
They are joined by the popular former England international and commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd, who comes on board from the Adelaide Test. The Australian perspective is further bolstered by the return of ex-coach Justin Langer and legendary opener Matthew Hayden.
The broader team includes Greg Blewett, Simon Katich, Trent Copeland, Aaron Finch, and Damien Fleming. Mel McLaughlin will host the broadcast alongside James Brayshaw, with calling duties shared by Tim Lane, Alison Mitchell, and Alister Nicholson throughout the series.
Adding expert umpiring analysis is five-time ICC Umpire of the Year Simon Taufel, while respected journalists Peter Lalor and Bharat Sundaresan will provide ground reports and breaking news.
Exclusive Cricket Content on 7plus Sport
Beyond the live broadcast, 7plus Sport offers a rich hub of cricket content for fans. The interview series Unfiltered, hosted by Hamish McLachlan, returns for the summer with five special episodes. Interviews with Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell are already available on demand, with future episodes featuring Ricky Ponting, Meg Lanning, and Jackson Warne to come.
From December 4, the analysis show The Spin returns with Jason Richardson and a rotating panel of experts including Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge, Will Pucovski, Jason Behrendorff, Damien Fleming, and Aaron Finch to break down the biggest stories.
The 7plus Cricket Hub is packed with extra features for dedicated fans:
- Minis: Bite-sized clips of the biggest match moments.
- Highlights & Full Replays: Catch up on every major moment or watch full match replays of the Ashes, WBBL, BBL, and Women's Internationals.
- Stumped: The popular, light-hearted cricket quiz returns live from Test venues.
- Exclusive Club Shows: Get behind-the-scenes with series like Stars TV (Melbourne Stars) and Renegades Recruit.
- Cricket Gold FAST Channel: A new channel dedicated to archival content from Cricket Australia's rich history.
With every session, wicket, and century available live and on demand, Australian fans have the ultimate front-row seat to the Ashes action, completely free on 7plus Sport.
