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How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV Channels, Full Schedule & 3rd Test Preview

Can the returning Ben Stokes lead England to a series win?

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England have captain Ben Stokes back in the team, along with Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith. Off spinner Shoab Bashir, who played in the First Test but did not bowl a ball, also returns.

New Zealand meanwhile have coped with the retirement mid series of record runs scorer Kane Williamson and, with evergreen bowler Matt Henry in fine form, are eyeing what would only be their fourth series win against England in England, set against 14 losses.

It has been a bizarre series on and off the field. England won the First Test on a substandard Lord’s pitch where a wicket fell on average every 25 balls - the quickest rate in a Test in England since 1907.

All is clearly not well in the England set up and if England were to lose the series, might at least one of coach Brendon Mc Cullum and Managing Director Rob Key lose their positions?

Read on as we explain how to watch the England vs New Zealand 3rd Test at Trent Bridge from anywhere in the world.

Use a VPN to watch any England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live stream

If you're keen to watch Eng vs NZ cricket but you're away from home and your preferred coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.

There are lots of VPNs but Surfshark is the one you can rely on to unblock streaming platforms – and right now you can save up to 75%.

Get Surfshark and stream England vs New Zealand 3rd Test at Trent Bridge from wherever you are.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in the US

In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the conclusion to the 2026 England vs New Zealand series.

If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

Outside the US? Use Surfshark to watch Willow TV's stream of the England vs New Zealand 3rd Test from anywhere.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in the UK

The England vs New Zealand 3rd Test is being shown on Sky Sports on the Cricket and Main Event channels.

Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £20 if you're an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, grab a NOW Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.

Outside the UK right now? Use Surfshark to access your preferred coverage of the Eng vs NZ series.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in India

In India, England vs New Zealand Third Test at Trent Bridge is being shown on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available via Sony LIV.

Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at ₹599 for the Mobile-Only yearly plan, or you can get the ₹999 Premium yearly plan.

If you're currently out of India but want to watch an England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in Australia

The England vs New Zealand Test series is being shown on Fox Cricket via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

Remember if you're out of Australia at all during The Ashes get yourself a VPN to stream Eng vs NZ from anywhere in the world.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in South Africa

The England vs New Zealand 2026 Test series is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.

You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the all three tests with prices starting at Rs 99/month for the streaming version.

Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.

How to watch England vs New Zealand 3rd Test live streams in New Zealand

In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is your go-to for the Kiwis' England tour. You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at

29.99 per day or

54.99 per month.

Those outside of New Zealand for a Test match or the series can use Surfshark to gain access to their home streaming service.

What time does play start in the England vs New Zealand 3rd Test?

Play in the 3rd Test at Trent Bridge is scheduled to start at 6am ET / 11am BST / 8pm AEST / 3:30pm IST each day.

What is the schedule for the England vs New Zealand Test series?

2nd Test: The Oval, London - New Zealand won by 253 runs

England: Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (capt), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoab Bashir.

New Zealand squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.

England lost. For the Second Test, England fielded a makeshift team after they had dropped Stokes and Atkinson for disciplinary reasons, and were also without Jamie Smith, who was on paternity leave, and the injured Ollie Robinson. With five of the side having only two caps between them, England went down to a heavy defeat under the captaincy of Joe Root.

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Roderick is a freelance sports journalist and a crossword complier. He is the author of seven books, including the critically acclaimed comic golf novels Summer At Tangents, which was named one of Country Life magazine's Books of The Year, and Crime Wave at Tangents. He has also written four cricket books including The Don: Beyond Boundaries; Wally Hammond: Gentleman & Player and England’s Greatest Post-War All Rounder as well as one on his favourite author, The Novel Life of PG Wodehouse. An erratic fast bowler in his youth, he became an erratic medium pacer in his autumn playing days. His last wicket was a stumping, which made him decide to retire. He now occasionally plays for the MCC – but for their golf team. He is a member of Trevose and has golfed in around two dozen countries.

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