England's Ashes Series to be Broadcast Live on TNT Sports
TNT Sports has secured the broadcast rights to show England's Ashes series in the UK, following the team's thrilling 2-2 Test series draw with India. The five-Test series against Australia will commence in Perth in November and conclude in January. This deal also includes all international fixtures staged in Australia until March 2026. Cricket Australia's chief executive, Todd Greenberg, has expressed his pleasure in extending the partnership with TNT Sports, ensuring that the Australian summer of cricket will be showcased to UK audiences.
Key Takeaways:
- TNT Sports has acquired the broadcast rights to show England's Ashes series in the UK, starting from November to January.
- The deal also includes all international fixtures staged in Australia until March 2026.
- Cricket Australia's chief executive, Todd Greenberg, has expressed his satisfaction with the extended partnership with TNT Sports.
- The deal covers Australia men's white-ball series against South Africa and India in the autumn and the women's team's multi-format series against India in February and March.
- TNT Sports already holds the rights to England's white-ball tours of Ireland and New Zealand in September and October respectively, and Sri Lanka in March 2026.
- The inaugural match in the Ashes series will be shown live on TNT Sports.
Statistics:
- England's Ashes series against Australia will consist of five Tests.
- The series will start in November and conclude in January.
- The deal includes all international fixtures staged in Australia until March 2026.
- TNT Sports has acquired the broadcast rights to over 100 international cricket matches in the UK.
- The partnership between TNT Sports and Cricket Australia will last until March 2026.
Sources:
- "England's Ashes series down under will be shown live on TNT Sports" by Andrew Miller, published in CricInfo.
- "Cricket at the heart of our relationship" by Todd Greenberg, published in News.com.au.