Overview
- The five-Test schedule is confirmed, with Perth hosting the opener on 21–25 November in the first Ashes start outside Brisbane in 43 years.
- Perth Stadium replaces the Waca for the first Test, with the older ground earmarked for smaller international fixtures.
- TNT Sports will show every match live in the UK using a studio-based production with on-pitch analysts in Australia, a plan that has drawn criticism.
- The second Test at the Gabba runs 4–8 December as a day-night match, spotlighting pink-ball specialists such as Mitchell Starc.
- Full squads are named for both teams, with Pat Cummins leading Australia and Ben Stokes captaining England as their side seeks a first Test win in Australia since 2010/11.