The Independent
·9 October 2025
Is England vs Wales on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch international friendly for free

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·9 October 2025
Bragging rights are on the line as Wales make the trip across the border with the dream of thwarting England on their own hallowed grounds.
It’ll be a friendly by name but hardly that by nature at Wembley, with the Three Lions intent on maintaining their dominant record over the Welsh - one that has only seen wins since 1984.
Thomas Tuchel’s side go into this game in high spirits after the German finally saw his vision come to life in September, following up a drab 2-0 win over Andorra with their emphatic 5-0 thumping of Serbia in Belgrade.
The England boss has stuck with basically the same squad that he used last month as he looks to build on his side’s progress, with the World Cup now just nine months away.
Here’s everything you need to know for the clash.
England’s international friendly with Wales kicks off at 7:45pm BST on Thursay 9 October at Wembley Stadium in London.
Viewers in the UK will be available to watch the game live on ITV1, with coverage of the match due to begin at 7pm BST. Fans can also stream the game on ITVX and BBC iPlayer.
Tuchel made what he branded as the “straightforward” decision to stick with the squad that he used in September, meaning the likes of Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish were all notable omissions from the squad. However, star striker Harry Kane is a major doubt to feature due to an ankle problem. Tino Livramento and Noni Madueke are also among the absentees from last month’s roster due to injury, while Reece James is similarly now out and has been replaced by Manchester City starlet Nico O’Reilly.
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been forced to withdraw from the Wales squad with a fresh injury problem, while winger Dan James is also unavailable for selection. Craig Bellamy has added Cardiff City's Isaak Davies and Rubin Colwill to replace the duo.
England XI: Pickford; Spence, Stones, Guehi, Lewis-Skelly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Rogers, Rashford; Gordon.
Wales XI: Darlow; Williams, Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Sheehan, James, Wilson; Johnson, Moore, Thomas.