TNT Sports set to broadcast 2025-26 Ashes as Sky show 'little interest' in coverage
TNT Sports set to broadcast 2025-26 Ashes as Sky show 'little interest' in coverage
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TNT Sports are in pole position to win the rights to broadcast the 2025-26 men's Ashes - and are unlikely to face competition from rivals Sky. Ben Stokes' side will take on Pat Cummins and Co. next winter, with the series starting this November and concluding next January. England haven't won the Ashes home or away since 2015, four years after their most recent series win down under.
Formerly BT Sport until last year, TNT has boasted the away series rights thanks to a deal with Cricket Australia for all its home internationals since the 2017-18 Ashes. The broadcaster is understood to be the current frontrunners to re-sign for another four-year cycle.
That's according to the Telegraph, who add that Sky Sports have shown 'little interest' in winning back the rights. Cricket Australia are said to be looking for a deal worth around £15million every 12 months over four years to show all of their home internationals.
Sky, meanwhile, has a deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board worth a whopping £220m per year. They also have the rights to show all World Cups and other ICC events. It also has an agreement with Cricket South Africa to show its home internationals, and broadcasts a number of T20 leagues - such as the Big Bash, SA20 and Indian Premier League.
Fans have been left disappointed by the news, which won't be confirmed for some time, as TNT's cricket coverage has come in for criticism. TNT are currently showing the women's Ashes, with Australia retaining the urn with one T20 and the Test match to spare.
