Australia vs England 2026 ODI Series: Where to Watch Live and Free
Three ODIs from November 13 to 18 as England and Australia both look for form before the 2027 World Cup, with free and paid viewing options by region.
Here's the thing: this three-match ODI series in Australia is about form as much as results. The 2027 World Cup is less than a year away, and neither side has looked settled. England won just one of four matches in the recent tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Australia lost a 2-1 ODI series to South Africa. Both teams need momentum they can carry into the next World Cup cycle.
The last bilateral ODI series, in England in 2024, went to Australia 3-2. Since then the sides have met only once, at the 2025 Champions Trophy, where Australia chased down 352 on the back of a century from Josh Inglis. That's a reminder of how quickly these contests can tilt.
Australia: a team with an old shadow
Mitchell Marsh leads the side as stand-in captain. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have all been rested, which opens the door for younger players. Mahli Beardman, who is 21, could make his international debut. Ollie Peake may push further up the order, and Liam Scott could make his first appearance for Australia on home soil.
The squad also carries baggage. Usman Khawaja's recent comments about the Sandpapergate affair have reopened old wounds, and several players are under scrutiny again. Marsh is the only member of the 2018 team in this series, which gives the group a fresh look, but the questions from that period haven't gone away.
England under Harry Brook
England arrive with a little more momentum and a team that's starting to look settled under Brook. Two notable absences shape the picture: Jacob Bethell is yet to be cleared of a knee injury, and Josh Tongue is unavailable. Still, the batting and attack have depth. Jofra Archer is back after being missed in Pakistan, and he joins Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Sam Curran and Joe Root.
Archer's return matters most for the bowling. If England can use him in the early overs and at the death, they'll have a real edge over a young Australian attack. My read is that the first match in Perth will show whether this England group is building toward 2027 or still searching for its best combination.
Schedule
All three matches start at 2:30pm AEDT, which is 3:30am GMT:
First ODI: November 13, Perth Stadium
Second ODI: November 15, Adelaide Oval
Third ODI: November 18, Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Where to watch by region
Australia: Fox Cricket carries the series through Foxtel, with live streaming on Kayo Sports. Kayo subscriptions start at AU$30 per month after a $1 trial lasting 30 days. If you only want a taste, Kayo Freebies will stream the first innings of the opening ODI for free once you create a simple account.
United Kingdom: TNT Sports holds the rights. You can add it to a Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or take an HBO Max plan that includes TNT Sports. Prices start at £25.99 per month on a yearly commitment. Channel 5 will show a free hour-long highlights programme.
United States: Willow TV is the dedicated cricket service and carries every match. Fubo offers a route to England's matches in Australia through its free trial plus the international sports add-on. Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus and Dakshin Flex plans, which carry Willow coverage, start at $10 per month.
India: JioHotstar is the broadcaster. The ad-supported Mobile plan costs Rs. 149 per quarter or Rs. 499 per year. The ad-supported Super plan is Rs. 149 per month or Rs. 1,099 per year, and the ad-free Premium plan is Rs. 299 per month or Rs. 1,499 per year.
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ is showing the series, either through satellite or through the Sky Sport Now streaming service. Sky Sport Now starts at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Watching from abroad
A VPN makes your device appear to be in another country, which can matter when a home service is limited to viewers in a specific region. It won't change what a service's terms allow, and you'll still need an active subscription with the broadcaster you're using. Travellers who expect to be away during the series should check their home provider's app access before they leave, because a stream that works at home can behave differently on the road.
The first innings in Perth is the one stretch that's free in Australia, so it's a useful early look at both attacks. Watch how England's pace group handles the new ball and whether Australia's younger players get a clear run. Those answers will say more about the path to 2027 than the series scoreline alone.
