Gabba News

The process to find a new name for the Gabba continues, with the Queensland Government forming a shortlist of names for the Brisbane stadium.

The 2020 AFL Grand Final will be held in Brisbane on Saturday night between Richmond & Geelong and here’s everything you need to know about the big game.

The $35 million upgrade of the Gabba’s facilities have been completed ahead of Saturday’s historic AFL Grand Final at the Brisbane stadium.

After given just eight weeks’ notice that it had won the right to host the AFL Grand Final, venue managers at the Gabba are working hard to prepare for the big event.

The AFL has confirmed the 2020 AFL Grand Final will be played at the Gabba, with the Brisbane venue to host the showpiece game under lights on October 24.

The AFL Grand Final appears all-but-certain to be moved outside of Victoria for the first time in its 122-year history, while the Australian Open and Melbourne Cup will remain.

The Gabba could be in line to host the 2020 AFL Grand Final, with Queensland playing a fundamental role in keeping the season going amid the Covid-19 crisis.

A $35 million upgrade of The Gabba is underway, with works to modernised the Brisbane stadium and improve the match-day atmosphere and experience for fans.

The Palaszczuk Government has announced a $35 million funding injection for the Gabba which will see the venue upgraded and locked-in for the for the First Test of the 2021-22 Ashes series.

The Stadiums Queensland Taskforce has released their final report, which includes recommending Ballymore to be discontinued as a major venue and no new boutique stadium to be built.