The Ashes 2025 coverage guide: How to watch video highlights and follow radio and live updates

Get Ready for the Ashes: How to Watch and Listen to Every Aspect of the Series

The highly anticipated Ashes series is just around the corner, pitting England against Australia in a battle for cricket supremacy. With an exciting schedule packed with five Tests across three countries, fans will be eager to stay up-to-date on all the action.

To ensure you don't miss any moment of the tournament, BBC Sport has got you covered. The website and app will feature comprehensive coverage of every day's play, including live text commentaries, in-depth analysis, and expert commentary from renowned pundits like Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, and Alex Hartley.

In addition to the on-demand coverage, fans can also listen to ball-by-ball radio commentary on BBC Sounds, featuring the Test Match Special team, as well as daily highlights of play on iPlayer. A special end-of-play show called The Ashes Debrief will provide analysis from former spin bowler and presenter Alex Hartley.

The Ashes podcast will offer a deeper dive into each day's events, while podcasts like No Balls: The Cricket Podcast with Kate Cross and the Tailenders team will also feature regular episodes throughout the series. Additionally, fans can join the BBC Cricket WhatsApp channel for exclusive updates, follow TMS on X and Facebook, and watch highlights clips from the live page on the BBC Sport website and app.

To stay informed across social media, the BBC Cricket Instagram account will provide match coverage, player interviews, pundit reaction, and behind-the-scenes insights from the TMS team in Australia. The series schedule includes Tests in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, each with its own set of challenges for both teams.

Overall, fans can rely on BBC Sport to bring them all aspects of the Ashes coverage – live text updates, podcasts, highlights clips, analysis, and expert commentary. With the excitement of the series just around the corner, don't miss out on the action.
 
I'm hyped for The Ashes but I gotta say, the schedule looks pretty packed 🀯. Five Tests across three countries is a lot to take in, and with all the different ways to watch and listen (BBC Sounds, iPlayer, WhatsApp channel...), it's easy to get overwhelmed πŸ˜…. Still, it'll be awesome to see England and Australia go head-to-head on the pitch πŸ’ͺ. I'm curious to check out The Ashes Debrief tho - Alex Hartley seems like a knowledgeable host πŸ€“. And, of course, who doesn't love Test Match Special? πŸŽ™οΈ
 
omg I'm so over this Ashes thing it's been every year for like ever πŸ€ͺ what's the point of cricket anyway? is it just a bunch of guys standing around hitting a ball with a stick? 😴 and why do we have to listen to these pundits go on & on about it? can't they just let us watch the game already?! πŸ’€
 
OH MAN, I'M SO STOKED FOR THE ASHES SERIES!!! 🏏πŸ”₯ it's gonna be such an epic battle between england and australia! i've already checked out the bbc sport website and app, and OMG, they have so much coverage planned!! live text commentaries, in-depth analysis, podcasts... i mean, how can you miss a single moment?! 🀯 and the best part is, fans can stay up-to-date on social media - instagram, whatsapp, x, facebook... they've got it all covered! πŸ“±πŸ‘ i'm definitely gonna be tuning in every day to get my cricket fix πŸ˜„
 
Wow πŸ’₯ this is so exciting! I've been a huge cricket fan since I was a kid, and the Ashes series always brings back memories. I'm planning to watch all the matches with my family and friends, it's going to be a blast πŸŽ‰. The BBC Sport coverage sounds amazing, I love that they're offering podcasts and live commentary on multiple platforms - it's so convenient! 😊
 
OMG u guys!!! 🀩 the ashes are finally coming!! i cant even... its been too long since england & australia went head to head in crickets supreme battle. bbc sport is literally providing EVERYTHING we need to stay up2date - live text commentary, ball by ball radio commentary on bbc sounds, podcasts, highlights clips, expert analysis... its all soooo good!! 🎧 i'm already counting down the days until the first test at perth stadium πŸ•°οΈ. have u got ur favourite crickets team? πŸ€”
 
Just watched a vid from last year's Ashes series πŸŸοΈπŸ‘ BBC does an amazing job with their coverage. Can't wait for this year's matches! Will definitely be tuning in to the podcasts and live commentary πŸŽ™οΈπŸ’₯ The Ashes Debrief sounds like a must-listen, think Alex Hartley's insights will be πŸ”₯πŸ‘
 
just saw that they're having the ashes in australia too 🀯 can u believe it's been so long since england & australia went head to head like this? i'm thinking of getting the bbc app and listening to those podcasts while watching with mates πŸ‘ might be a good way to stay up to date on all the matches, especially if we're travelling for one 😊
 
I'm literally so stoked for the Ashes series! πŸ™Œ As someone who loves watching sports for wellness purposes (it's a great stress-reliever for me!), I think it's awesome that there are so many ways to catch all the action. Like, have you seen the lineup of experts they have? Jonathan Agnew and Michael Vaughan are total legends in my books! πŸ™ And with the podcasts and live commentary options, I feel like I'll be totally immersed in the game without missing a single moment. Plus, the Instagram account is giving me major FOMO - all those behind-the-scenes peeks at the TMS team in Australia are making me want to hop on a plane! πŸ›«οΈ What's your favorite way to stay up-to-date with sports?
 
Omg I cant wait for the ashes 🀩! I've been following the cricket series for years and it's always such a thrilling competition between England and Australia. The fact that there are so many ways to watch and listen to the matches now is amazing πŸ“ΊπŸŽ§ BBC Sounds is literally my go-to podcast app whenever big sports events come around. And that TMS team is always so entertaining with their commentary πŸ‘ I've also been checking out the cricket podcasts on BBC iPlayer, they're really insightful and in-depth. My fave is probably The Ashes Debrief tho πŸ€” Alex Hartley's analysis is always spot on!
 
🏏 Ah man, I'm more excited about the Ashes than my ex is about seeing me again... just kidding, that's not saying much! But seriously, can you imagine having to choose between watching Netflix or actually watching a cricket match? πŸ˜‚ Just kidding, sort of. But for real though, with all the options available on BBC Sport, it's gonna be hard to miss any of the action. I mean, who doesn't love listening to a bunch of old guys talking about a game that some people still don't understand? πŸ˜‰ It's like watching paint dry, but with better commentary! πŸ’¨
 
omg u gotta check out the ashles schedule 🀩 theyre playin in australia & england its gonna be so epic!! πŸ‘ŠπŸ» got my app all set up on bbc sport already πŸ“Ί cant wait to listen to michael vaughans commentary πŸ—£οΈ and watch alex hartsley debrief after each match πŸ€”
 
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