The 2013 winter Ashes series between England and Australia will begin in Brisbane on November 21.

Further Tests will take place at the Adelaide Oval, the WACA, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Sydney Cricket Ground.

"We are delighted to be able to confirm the Ashes fixtures so far in advance of the Series," said Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland.

"It means fans will be able to plan their trips around the country to follow all the action.

"I am sure there will be a lot of fans from the UK who will want to make the trip over and we look forward to hosting them here."

First Test - Brisbane: November 21-25

Second Test - Adelaide: December 5-9

Third Test - Perth: December 13-17

Fourth Test - Melbourne: December 26-30

Fifth Test - Sydney: January 3-7