Olympics News

The proposed new stadium at Victoria Park to serve as the main venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has been ruled out, despite it being recommended as the preferred solution.

Following the release of the independent venue review and subsequent announcements by the Queensland Premier, Austadiums looks at what it means for Queensland’s stadiums.

The rebuild of the Gabba appears dead, with Queensland Premier Steven Miles instead declaring the state will redevelop QSAC as the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics.

The completed Independent Review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games venue infrastructure has been submitted to the Queensland Government. See every finding.

Reports suggest the $2.7 billion rebuild of the Gabba is set to be abandoned, with alternate Brisbane stadiums to host the ceremonies and athletics for the 2032 Olympics.

The Queensland Government has committed to a complete rebuild of the Gabba ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, with the design and construction procurement phase to now begin.

Brisbane 2032’s hockey venue is likely to cost more than anticipated following revelations Ballymore’s eastern grandstand is no longer considered safe for use.

A deal has been reached to fund $7 billion worth of major projects ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, including the rebuild of the Gabba and new Brisbane Arena.

Kawana has been chosen as the site of a new international indoor sports centre, adjacent to an expanded Sunshine Coast Stadium, to be utilised for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

The 1956 Olympic Games left an indelible mark on the sporting history not only of Melbourne, but Australia. See each of the venues used during the event.

New broadcast TV lighting will be installed at Barlow Park in Cairns, as the venue begins its upgrade to host football matches during the 2032 Olympic Games.

Brisbane’s successful bid for the 2032 Olympic Games means it’ll be transformed into a world-class city with new and upgraded infrastructure and sports stadiums.

Brisbane has been awarded the 2032 Olympic Games, with venues previously confirmed, including a re-built 50,000-capacity Gabba to be the main stadium.

A year after being postponed, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled to start on July 23 in Japan’s capital.

The Gabba has been confirmed as the centrepiece of Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic Games bid, with the venue to be rebuilt to serve as the main stadium.

With Brisbane declared as the ‘preferred candidate city’ of the 2032 Olympics, potential venues have been revealed in the bid document, including a new 50,000-capacity stadium.

The IOC has designated Brisbane as the “preferred candidate city” to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, with the city’s mayor saying up to 90 per cent of the venues would be temporary or existing.

As we celebrate 20 years since the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, its stadium infrastructure has succeeded where some other host cities have failed, creating a lasting legacy and continuing to host major events.

As the feud between Eddie McGuire and everyone else (so it seems) continues, we look at how he orchestrated the takeover of two Melbourne 1956 Olympic venues for his Collingwood Football Club.

Details for Brisbane’s bid for the 2032 Olympics have been revealed, with a new world-class 80,000-seat stadium central to the plans.