ARCHITECTS FOR NEW BRISBANE STADIUM ANNOUNCED

The team will be supported by engineering firms Arup and sbp, who will contribute to the design of the stadium’s roof. Blaklash – an Indigenous-owned consultancy – will guide meaningful and ongoing First Nations engagement throughout the project.

To be located in Barrambin/Victoria Park, the design concept for the new 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium is a “Queensland Response” that embeds the main stadium for 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games into Victoria Park’s topography.

Cox Architecture director Richard Coulson said the design reflected the state’s identity. "We believe the stadium must be truly of its place, reflecting not only the identity of Brisbane but also the broader region. It should foster the connection between where we live, the surrounding landscape, and nature itself.  With its rolling green hills and sweeping views, Victoria Park is a stunning setting for this stadium."

He said that “long views, capturing cooling breezes, and the essential provision of shade … embody the relaxed way of life that Queenslanders cherish”.

But the ambition reaches far beyond two weeks of global sporting celebration: in legacy mode, Brisbane Stadium will stand as the city’s new hub for AFL, cricket, headline concerts, and international acts — a generational leap forward in Queensland’s future.

The Brisbane Stadium will be more than a venue – it will be a cultural landmark unique to its place that reflects Queensland’s climate, culture and identity, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, accessibility and design for Country. Working closely with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), the team will deliver a flexible, future-ready venue that will welcome the world in 2032 and continue to serve the community for decades to come. 

Hassell managing principal Lucy O’Driscoll said the design ensured the stadium would adapt to a wide variety of sporting and cultural uses. “It will deliver a world-class experience for athletes and fans and provide Brisbane with a vital piece of sporting infrastructure of true global calibre,” she said.

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA)  is delivering 17 new and upgraded venues across Queensland as part of the $7.1-billion Games Venues Infrastructure Program, funded jointly by the Australian and Queensland governments.

Earthworks for the stadium are anticipated to commence in mid-2026, while construction is expected to begin in early 2027.