Australia vs England, Sydney Test Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch fifth and final Ashes Test in US, Australia, England, Canada and New Zealand - Preview, Start Time, Squads and More

Australia and England are set to face off in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 4, with both teams making notable changes ahead of the series decider. Australia have named a 15-member squad, with Steve Smith continuing as captain in the absence of Pat Cummins. The regular skipper has been rested to manage his workload and ensure fitness for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, despite returning briefly during the Adelaide Test to help Australia retain the Ashes.

Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has retained his place despite modest returns in the series. The 39-year-old has scored 153 runs in three matches, including a fifty in Adelaide, while batting both at the top and in the middle order due to injuries and team reshuffles. Ahead of the Sydney Test, Khawaja confirmed he will retire from international cricket after the match, drawing the curtain on a distinguished Test career spanning 87 matches and 6,206 runs.



Australia will look to rebound after a four-wicket defeat to Ben Stokes’ England in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.

England, meanwhile, have announced a 12-member squad, bringing in off-spinner Shoaib Bashir and pacer Matthew Potts. Bashir’s inclusion marks England’s first use of a specialist spinner in the series. Gus Atkinson misses out with a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old Bashir, who made his Test debut against India in 2024, has featured in 19 Tests, claiming 68 wickets at an average of 39.00. The off-spinner has registered two four-wicket hauls and four five-wicket hauls in the format so far.


HOW TO WATCH AUS VS ENG FIFTH ASHES TEST LIVE IN US

• Match: Australia vs England, Fifth Test
• Date: January 4 (Sunday)
• Venue: SCG, Sydney
• Start Time: 10:30 AM AEDT/10:30 AM Local Time/11:30 PM GMT
• Channel & Streaming: Willow TV

HOW TO WATCH AUS VS ENG FIFTH ASHES TEST LIVE IN AUSTRALIA

• Match: Australia vs England, Fifth Test
• Date: January 4 (Sunday)
• Venue: SCG, Sydney
• Start Time: 10:30 AM AEDT/10:30 AM Local Time/11:30 PM GMT
• Channel & Streaming: Channel Seven, 7plus, Foxtel and Kayo Sports

HOW TO WATCH AUS VS ENG FIFTH ASHES TEST LIVE IN ENGLAND

• Match: Australia vs England, Fifth Test
• Date: January 4 (Sunday)
• Venue: SCG, Sydney
• Start Time: 10:30 AM AEDT/10:30 AM Local Time/11:30 PM GMT
• Channel & Streaming: TNT Sports

HOW TO WATCH AUS VS ENG FIFTH ASHES TEST LIVE IN CANADA

• Match: Australia vs England, Fifth Test
• Date: January 4 (Sunday)
• Venue: SCG, Sydney
• Start Time: 10:30 AM AEDT/10:30 AM Local Time/11:30 PM GMT
• Channel & Streaming: Willow TV

HOW TO WATCH AUS VS ENG FIFTH ASHES TEST LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND

• Match: Australia vs England, Fifth Test
• Date: January 4 (Sunday)
• Venue: SCG, Sydney
• Start Time: 10:30 AM AEDT/10:30 AM Local Time/11:30 PM GMT
• Channel & Streaming: Sky NZ

SQUADS

England (From): Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Josh Tongue.

Australia (From): Steve Smith (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Todd Murphy, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.

FULL ASHES SERIES SCHEDULE & RESULTS

• First Test: Australia won by 8 wickets
• Second Test: Australia won by 8 wickets
• Third Test: Australia won by 82 runs
• Fourth Test: England won by 4 wickets
• Fifth Test: January 4-8: SCG, Sydney, 10.30 AM AEDT