How to watch New Zealand v England ODI series 2025 for FREE

New Zealand v England ODI series runs October 26 – November 1
1st ODI – Saturday October 26: 1:00 AM BST / 8:00 PM (Saturday) ET / 11:00 AM AEDT
Stream free on TVNZ+ (New Zealand)
Abroad? Unblock your stream with NordVPN (Save 75%)

New Zealand v England at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday October 26 is the first ODI of a three-match series.

England also see the return of Ben Duckett, Jofra Archer, and Jamie Smith, who were all rested for the preceding T20 series against New Zealand. England won that rain-affected series 1–0, with two matches ending in no results.

This is the first one-day series between the two sides in New Zealand since February 2018, when England edged the hosts 3–2. Overall, however, the Black Caps hold the upper hand at home, with 21 wins to England’s 18.

The most recent ODI series between these teams took place in England in 2023, where the hosts claimed a 3–1 victory.

Here’s how to watch the New Zealand vs England ODI series from anywhere in the world — including free options.

TVNZ+ is streaming the New Zealand v England ODI series live and for free.

Travelling outside of New Zealand for this series? You can use a VPN if you’re away from home right now to get past geo-blockers and tune in to the free coverage.

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 NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock streaming platforms – and right now you can save 70%.

NordVPN is an excellent option.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch NZTV+’s stream of this series, select ‘New Zealand’ from the listed countries.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to NZTV+ and enjoy the cricket as if you were back home in New Zealand.

ESPN Select will be your go to for this series.

Prices start at $12.99, with ESPN Unlimited available at $29.99.

Visiting the US from New Zealand? Use NordVPN to unblock your free stream.

Discovery+, which will set you back from £30.99 per month. You’ll also have access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football plus rugby, wrestling, UFC, MotoGP and more.

If you’re on holiday away from the UK and want to watch your usual domestic streams, you can use a VPN to access your usual coverage from anywhere in the world.

Sony Sports Network in India.

Online streams picked up by the Sony LIV subscription service and app, with plans starting for as low as ₹399 per month.

Outside of India for this series? Use a VPN to watch your usual cricket coverage.

Kayo Sports, with plans starting from $30 a month after you’ve taken advantage of its first month from $1 offer or 7-day free trial.

Currently outside of Australia? Use a VPN to access your usual coverage.

TVNZ+ is streaming the ODI series live and for free in New Zealand.

Travelling outside of New Zealand for this series? You can use a VPN if you’re away from home right now to get past geo-blockers and tune in to the free coverage.

What are the squads for New Zealand v England ODI series 2025

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.

England: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.

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