Highlights The first Test will be played in Brisbane on December 8 The 5th and final Test will be played at the Optus stadium in Perth Cricket Australia said they were hopeful of staging an Ashes series in front of full crowds later this year but stressed they would follow government advice when it came to admitting travelling supporters as the schedule for the England's men's and women's tours was released on Tuesday. The five-Test men's Ashes will start in Brisbane on December 8 before a day/night match in Adelaide. The traditional Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will then take place.