Here’s What Brisbane Has Planned For Victoria Park’s Olympic Stadium
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By Bianca Licina | 6th January 2026There’s no question that Brisbane is a world-class city, and it’s only getting bigger and better. With the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, Brisbanites are buzzing with excitement about what these events will mean for locals. Now, with a major stadium confirmed for Victoria Park, the city has unveiled plans for a venue that’s nothing short of a masterpiece.
Brisbane is set to welcome a world-class stadium that promises to be as much a celebration of local lifestyle as it is a stage for international sporting glory. Nestled in the rolling green landscape of Victoria Park, the new Brisbane Stadium will be the centrepiece for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, athletics, and more. Beyond the Games, it will become a home for the city’s beloved sporting teams, including the Brisbane Lions, Queensland Bulls, and Brisbane Heat, cementing its place as a hub for both global events and local pride.
A design dream team
The stadium’s design is in the hands of a superstar architecture team: Australian-founded firms COX and Hassell, who have a track record in landmark Australian venues including Perth’s Optus Stadium, the redeveloped Adelaide Oval, and Melbourne’s MCG Northern Stand. They are joined by Japan’s Azusa Sekkei, the firm behind over 120 stadiums worldwide, including the Japan National Stadium for Tokyo 2020.
Together, this trio brings both local insight and international expertise, ensuring the stadium will meet the highest global standards while remaining deeply rooted in Queensland’s character. Supporting them are world-leading engineering firms Arup and sbp, who will focus on the stadium’s roof design and structural excellence.
A “Queenslander” response to stadium design
What sets this stadium apart is its strong connection to Queensland’s culture and lifestyle. The concept takes inspiration from the traditional Queenslander home, emphasising natural ventilation, long views, and generous shade – elements that reflect the state’s relaxed, sun-soaked way of life. The venue will sit harmoniously within Victoria Park’s contoured greenery, with design elements that celebrate the surrounding landscape and capture cooling breezes, creating an environment that is both functional and uniquely local.
The stadium has been conceived not just as a venue for major international events, but as a versatile space that will host a wide variety of sporting and cultural experiences, ensuring it remains a central hub for Brisbane communities long after the Olympics.
Brisbane’s sporting heart
With a capacity of 63,000 seats, the new stadium will become Brisbane’s premier sporting destination, accommodating world-class athletes and fans while maintaining a distinctly Queensland character. Its flexible design will make it suitable for concerts, community events, and national competitions, while also giving local teams a home ground that matches their stature.
By integrating state-of-the-art facilities with an understanding of local culture and environment, the stadium is poised to become a true landmark for the city – a space where sport, lifestyle, and community come together.
Building for the future
The Brisbane Stadium is part of the $7.1 billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. With construction and early design work already underway, the stadium is on track to be ready in time for the 2032 Games, offering Brisbane a legacy venue that will serve the city for decades to come.
This is more than a stadium – it’s a celebration of Queensland’s character, its landscape, and its people. For locals and visitors alike, it will be a place to cheer, celebrate, and experience the best of Brisbane living.
