BBC Sport catches every moment of The Ashes 2025/26

Cricket’s greatest rivalry returns, and BBC Sport will be at the heart of the action with comprehensive coverage of The Men’s Ashes from live commentary, video clips as the big moments happen, highlights every day, podcasts and the biggest stories told across BBC platforms.

Audiences can enjoy every ball, every boundary, and every big moment with full ball-by-ball commentary from the iconic Test Match Special (TMS) team, broadcasting live from Australia.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, says: “Whether you’re staying up through the night or catching up the next morning, we have got you covered. The Ashes deserves coverage befitting of its place in British sporting folklore and we can’t wait to bring you every big wicket, innings and story.”

The Ultimate Line-up

Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew leads an all-star line-up including Ashes-winning England captain Michael Vaughan, Australian legend Glenn McGrath, Simon Mann, Phil Tufnell, Alex Hartley, and the voice of Australian cricket Jim Maxwell. Andy Zaltzman brings his trademark wit and sharp stats, while award-winning broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd regularly presents 5 Live Breakfast live from Australia and reports across TMS throughout the series. Plus England’s greatest ever bowler Sir James Anderson joins Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James and musician Felix White for Tailenders Ashes Specials on BBC Sounds and iPlayer.

During Play

Test Match Special Commentary on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Live text commentary, highlights, and expert columns from Glenn McGrath, Steven Finn, and Jonathan Agnew.

Dedicated social content across @BBCSport on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook

Daily highlights on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, plus in-play video clips so fans never miss a moment wherever they are.

On-the-ground coverage delivered by Stephan Shemilt

Daily Wrap-Up

A daily Ashes debrief with Alex Hartley and guests available shortly after each day’s play on BBC iPlayer.

The TMS Podcast offering the definitive daily review with Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, and the team.

Andy Zaltzman’s TMS Ashes Quiz keeping listeners guessing with daily challenges on BBC Sounds.

After Each Test

The Tailenders Ashes Special: After every Test, Sir James Anderson, Radio 1's Greg James, and Felix White reunite for an unmissable iPlayer special.

Everything In-Between

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley bringing special episodes throughout the tour.

Stumped with Alison Mitchell and Jim Maxwell deliver the global perspective from the BBC World Service.

For the Love of Cricket features Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad on what makes the Ashes so special.

Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt explores the rivalry’s greatest tales in From the Ashes, joined by legends Michael Vaughan, Stuart Broad, Ryan Harris, and more.

Meanwhile, Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew pick their TMS Ashes Top 10 for BBC 5 Live and BBC Sounds, while Cook reflects on England’s last triumph down under in How to Win the Ashes in Australia.

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