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What channel is the Ashes on and when does play begin? Full Australia vs England TV, live streaming guide

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Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes will lead their teams into battle for the 2023 Ashes. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

The 2022-23 Ashes TV schedule has been confirmed as Australia and England prepare to do battle for the urn over the five Test series. Australia have held the Ashes since December 2017 but are aiming to win their first series in England since 2001, having drawn the 2019 series 2-2.

The 2019 Ashes series will be broadcast exclusively on Channel Nine. ABC Radio will also be covering all five Tests.

Each day of play during the Ashes is scheduled to begin at 8pm (AEST), but the broadcast of each day’s play will begin half an hour before the first ball – at 7:30pm (AEST).

Nine will run pre-game analysis, as well as coverage throughout the breaks, from their studio in Sydney. The actual matches themselves will simply be a simulcast of Sky Sports UK’s coverage.

How to watch the 2023 Ashes Series on TV

While the Nine Network have the rights to the Ashes series in 2019, they are expected to be showing the match on their secondary channel, 9Gem, as they did in 2019.

9Gem can be found on Channel 95 in high definition, or 92 in standard definition.

How to live stream the 2023 Ashes Series online

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As Channel Nine have the official rights to the Ashes series, to stream the matches online, you’ll need to go through their official live streaming application.

This is known as 9Now and is free to use. All you’ll need to do is sign up with a valid email address.

9Now is available on any device you may own, including mobile, tablet or desktop and laptop.

How to listen to the 2023 Ashes Series

If you’re going to be on the go and can’t watch the Ashes, then luck is on your side, because the ABC will broadcast very ball of the series over the airwaves.

While they will broadcast some on the radio, it’s understood most of the series may be broadcast online through ABC digital instead due to other programming clashes.

ABC Grandstand’s digital station will broadcast the Ashes around other programming, however, you should also download the ABC Listen App for comprehensive match commentary.

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2023 Ashes series broadcast times and schedule

Fixture Venue Dates TV start time Broadcast
England vs Australia
First Test
Edgbaston June 16-20 7:30pm 9Gem
England vs Australia
Second Test
Lord’s June 28-July 2 7:30pm 9Gem
England vs Australia
Third Test
Headingley July 6-10 7:30pm 9Gem
England vs Australia
Fourth Test
Old Trafford July 19-23 7:30pm 9Gem
England vs Australia
Fifth Test
The Oval July 27-31 7:30pm 9Gem

* All times are coverage times not match start times

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