Brisbane Stadium
Athletes racing on track with audience behind
Overview
Victoria Park will become the iconic home of Brisbane’s new oval stadium. Located centrally in the heart of Brisbane and adjacent to the new National Aquatic Centre, Brisbane Stadium will be a world-class venue and precinct that showcases the city on the global stage.
Brisbane Stadium will have capacity for 63,000 spectators, and up to 70,000 for concerts, helping attract the world’s biggest superstars.
The new stadium will deliver lasting community and economic benefits, supporting Queensland’s bold vision to attract the best sporting events and blockbuster concerts.
In legacy mode, the stadium will host AFL and cricket, with the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat, and Queensland Bulls all calling the stadium home.
Location
Herston, Brisbane
Yagara and Turrbal Country
Project status
Planning and approvals phase
Future venue owner
Stadiums Queensland
Anticipated completion
2031
Project funding partners
Australian Government, Queensland Government
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Anticipated project timeline
2025 - 2026
Planning and approvals phase
2026
Design phase
2025 - 2027
Early works phase
2027 - 2031
Construction phase
2031
Commissioning phase
2031
Venue completion and handover
Late 2032
Post-Games legacy
Features and benefits
With a legacy capacity of 63,000 and up to 70,000 for concerts, the new stadium will serve as Brisbane’s future home of major sporting and entertainment events.
Brisbane Stadium will have exceptional connectivity to nearby existing and planned transport, such as Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro stations, the busway network, major roads and other rail stations.
The new stadium will be designed to meet best practice Universal Design principles to ensure everyone can enjoy the sports and events on offer.
Additional space and athlete warm-up areas needed for the Games could be transformed into community-accessible spaces and essential stadium assets like practice nets and a wicket nursery that are required for first-class cricket.
Co-located with the new National Aquatic Centre and nearby athlete village, the stadium’s strategic location within a master-planned park will integrate with existing rail and bus transport connections to ensure easy access for athletes and spectators.
Games use
Proposed sports
Athletics
Venue capacity
Will cater for up to 63,000 spectators.
The new Brisbane Stadium will proudly host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games, creating an iconic and unforgettable legacy for the city of Brisbane.
The Olympic and Paralympic Sports Programme will be confirmed by Brisbane 2032 in 2026
Frequently asked questions
Images courtesy of
Thomas Lovelock for OIS/IOC; Brisbane Heat; Russell Freeman/AFL Photos; Paralympics Australia
