The Ashes 2019

Live Stream, TV Coverage, Schedule, Tickets

England, dates tbc

As far as iconic sporting events go, they don't come much bigger than The Ashes, the long running clash of cricketing enemies England and Australia that can be traced right back to 1882. I've been a big cricket fan since childhood, which for a English person growing up in the 1980's and 90's sadly meant year after year of watching our side being destroyed time after time by an Australian side that was probably the best of all time (although Viv Richards' Windies would've given them a heck of a good game!)

In recent years though the balance has swung England's way with the retirements of Aussie greats Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Ricky Ponting and we've actually had some memorable victories to savour, not least the famous Flintoff inspired narrow win in 2005.

My own personal attendance at Ashes tests is sketchy at best - a couple of days at Headingley as a student. I did actually visit Australia during an Ashes series, but unfortunately it was back in England that year so I have mixed memories including being ribbed by workmates in Sydney then later sitting through the night on a campsite in Darwin drinking VB and watching the game on a tiny black and white television.

Event Details

The Ashes full schedule for 2019 to follow

TV & Live Streaming

Sadly the days of being able to watch the cricket for free on terrestrial TV in the UK are long gone, with the matches now being shown on Sky. You can watch this online if you have a subscription, or alternatively you'll just need to go down the pub!

The Ashes Sky Online coverage

If you don't have Sky then there will be highlights on Channel 5 each evening:

Ashes Highlights Channel 5

If you're in mainland Europe (not the UK) then there was for the previous Ashes series a deal struck to broadcast The Ashes for free live on Youtube, so we're hopeful something similarly enlightened will be offered again this time:

The Ashes Youtube live

Hotels and Accommodation

If you're planning on visiting the UK during The Ashes and looking for somewhere to stay then there is a huge range of hotels to choose from in all the areas hosting matches. You can check out availability and make online reservations for local hotels here.

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