TNT Sports holds the exclusive UK broadcast rights for the 2025/26 Ashes series, not Sky Sports, because they secured a deal with Cricket Australia. Sky Sports showed little interest in bidding for the rights, likely due to the high cost and the overnight scheduling of the matches in Australia.

Who is broadcasting the Ashes 2025?

Every ball from the 2025/26 Ashes will be available live and on-demand via TNT Sports and its streaming platform, discovery+.

Is Sky Sports having problems today?

Skysports.com is UP and reachable by us.

Which TV channel is showing the Ashes on Sky?

Men's Ashes TV coverage

You can watch every ball of the 2025 Men's Ashes on TNT Sport and discovery+ in the UK. You can subscribe to TNT Sports through discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

Why is Sky Sports now not working?

When SKY Sport Now shows as terminated, it often means the app is no longer supported on your smart TV's platform. First, check for any available firmware or app updates via the TV's settings. If updates aren't available, uninstall and reinstall the app to refresh its data.

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What's going on with Sky TV?

If you're a Sky Broadband customer, you can test your connection below. If not, you'll need to check with whoever supplies your broadband. There are no known issues affecting your Sky TV service.

Why have I lost Sky Sports channels?

It isn't missing, it just appears earlier in the list. Since 2nd October all Sky premium channels now come in HD as standard, boosting the viewing experience for sports and movie fans. So Sky Sports SD channels have been replaced with Sky Sports HD. The Sky Sports UHD channels are 532,533, 534 and 535.

Why isn't Ashes on Sky?

Ultimately, money talks. Sky Sports appeared to show little interest in bidding for the rights this time around, presumably due to the overnight nature of the action. In August 2025, TNT Sports signed a one-year deal with Cricket Australia to show their home Test matches, including the Ashes 2025/26 series.

Where can I watch Ashes in the USA?

For crease connoisseurs in America, Willow TV is a dedicated cricket broadcaster and it's the exclusive home of the Ashes series in the United States. It's accessible through top streaming services such as Fubo, which includes Willow TV as part of their Fubo Latino International Sports Plus package.

Where can I watch Ashes 2025 for free?

How to watch the 2025-26 Ashes for free

• Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
• Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
• Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia.
• Visit 7plus.

Why is Sky Sports delayed?

This technology requires processing time to compress and secure the signal and stream it over the Internet: hence, there may be a delay of a few seconds between traditional TV transmission and the display on your screen via the Sky streaming service.

Why is Sky failing to connect?

Restart the router: Unplug the router for 10 seconds and then plug it back in. This can sometimes resolve connection issues. Check network settings: Go to your Sky Q settings and ensure the network settings are correctly configured. You may need to reset the network settings if the box is still unable to connect.

How to watch the Ashes without TNT?

Streaming on Discovery+

Discovery+ will stream all five Ashes Test matches live, giving fans the chance to follow every ball, every wicket, and every thrilling moment of the 2025/26 series from anywhere!

Is the Ashes on Amazon Prime?

The Ashes 2025/26 live stream

You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and stream directly to your smart TV. Regular subscribers can stream every ball on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app.

Where can I watch the Ashes live?

Global TV guide: Where and how to watch the Ashes

• Australia: Channel Seven, 7plus, Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
• United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands: TNT Sports.
• New Zealand: Sky NZ.

How can I watch the Ashes 2025 in the USA?

How to watch The Ashes in the US. Willow has been the go-to streaming service for cricket fans in the US for some time now, and that's no different for The Ashes 2025/26. Willow is made available by some cable providers and as a standalone streaming platform for $10 a month or $80 a year.

Who is showing the Ashes in the US?

Willow TV is a dedicated cricket broadcaster, and it's the exclusive home of the Ashes series in the United States. Here, you'll find live and recorded match streaming, making it possible for fans to follow the action as it happens.

Which channel is showing Aus vs SL?

The SL vs AUS ODI matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Ten 5, Sony Sports Ten 5 HD and Sony Sports Ten Cricket TV channels in India.

What channel is 703 on Sky?

Sony Entertainment Television is available in HD on Sky Channel 703, Virgin Media 805 and TalkTalk 554.

Why is Sky Sport now not working on my TV?

Check your internet speed has a stable connection of at least 7.5Mbps by running a speed test, it is important that run you run the test at the location and device you are trying to stream Sky Sport Now from. It is common for the Wi-Fi connection to your Smart TV to be weak if your router is placed too far away.

What channel is 409 on Sky?

In July 2006, Sky Sports HD2 launched on Sky channel 409, at the same time, the original HD channel was renamed Sky Sports HD1 and moved to channel 408, with Sky Sports News switching to channel 405.

Is there still an issue with Sky TV?

User reports show no current problems at Sky

Sky offers satellite television service as well as broadband internet and home phone service. Sky also operates a pay-TV service, including the Sky Sports channel which broadcasts Premier League games, which are also available on the Sky Go video streaming service.

Why have I suddenly lost channels?

You've suddenly lost TV channels due to transmitter changes (FCC repack), weather, new electronic interference (phone chargers, Wi-Fi), cable issues (loose connections, splitters), or your antenna moving, with the first fix usually being a full channel rescan, but sometimes requiring repositioning the antenna or adding a filter for interference.
 

How to access Sky Sports without Sky?

No - you don't need one. You can watch NOW on over 60 different devices, including selected smart TVs and sticks, but also on smartphones, PC or Mac, plus PS4/PS5™, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S consoles. Watch online at NOWTV.com or download the app to watch on your smartphone, smart TV or games console.

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