The Queensland Government has unveiled the location and early designs of the new $3.8 billion main stadium for the Brisbane Olympics, marking a significant step forward in preparations for the 2032 Games. The announcement provides one of the clearest indications yet of how the centrepiece venue will take shape. It comes as planning and design work continues to gather pace across other major infrastructure projects required for the games.

It comes as preparation for the Olympics is intensifying, with a number of major venues now moving through design, planning and early works phases.

So, what will the stadium include and how are some of the other venues progressing?

What does the design include?

The stadium will be the state’s largest, with a capacity of 63,000. It will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games, as well as athletics events. Following the Games, it will become the city’s primary venue for Australian Rules Football and cricket.

The stadium will be located in a central position within Victoria Park near Gilchrist Avenue, to improve connections to existing public transport. It is anticipated the venue will seamlessly connect to the Herston Metro and a new railway station at the RNA.

Architects plan to sink the stadium into the park’s topography. By doing so, it is hoped this will trap acoustics and direct spectator noise back onto the pitch. The field will be equivalent in size to the Melbourne Cricket Ground and orientated east to west.

Hassell is one of the architecture firms behind the design. Managing Director Principal Lucy O’Driscoll said the concept was shaped with Queensland’s unique lifestyle in mind.

“Every element of our design responds to Queensland’s unique climate and lifestyle, ensuring the stadium can accommodate not only global events, but also becomes an enduring part of the state’s daily life and legacy for generations to come,” she said.

Rather than being a traditional closed-off venue, the design will incorporate semi-indoor and semi-outdoor spaces that mimic a traditional Queenslander verandah.

Early site works are expected to take place in June, with early works scheduled to begin later this year. It is anticipated construction will commence in 2027.

How are other venues progressing?

Meanwhile, upgrades to the Sunshine Coast Stadium are expected to commence in 2027, following development and design preparation this year. These upgrades will include new eastern and western grandstands, along with elevated seating bowls. This will increase capacity to more than 10,000. The upgrades are expected to support both Olympic events and long-term community use following the Games.

The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre is also progressing through planning and design. It will feature 12 multi-use indoor courts for basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball and wheelchair rugby, accommodating up to 10,000 spectators. The venue is expected to play a key role in hosting indoor events while also providing ongoing benefits for local sporting organisations.

With planning, design and early works now gathering pace, the Brisbane Olympics are set to drive significant activity across the construction sector in the coming years. From large-scale stadium developments to regional venue upgrades, these projects will require a skilled workforce across a range of roles. This creates new opportunities for those looking to enter or progress within the industry.

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Article References

Amies, L (26 March 2026) ‘Brisbane Stadium siting set, architects appointed for regional Olympic venues’, Architecture Au, accessed 27 March 2026.

Courier Mail (27 March 2026) ‘9 things we learnt this week about Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games stadiums’, Courier Mail, accessed 27 March 2026.