Gabba to be torn down after 2032 Olympics with cricket moving to new stadium in Brisbane
The iconic Gabba stadium (Brisbane Cricket Ground) will make way for a new home of cricket after the Olympics in 2032, Queensland’s premier David Crisafulli revealed on Tuesday.
Crisafulli announced a new $3.8 billion 63,000-seat venue at Brisbane’s Victoria Park as part of plans for a main stadium and other venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which Australia will host.
It must be noted that in Cricket Australia’s seven-year international venue allocation plans announced in 2024, Gabba was only guaranteed international cricket until next summer’s men’s Ashes. There was uncertainty whether the iconic stadium would be redeveloped or replaced.
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“The Gabba has been wonderful venue for cricket for many years and has provided fans and players with countless memories – however the challenges the stadium faces are well documented, and we need to look to the future. There is now the opportunity for Queensland to attract the world’s best cricket events, such as ICC events, men’s and women’s Ashes Series, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India, as well has hosting the BBL and WBBL in a new purpose-built stadium. Today’s decision gives us certainty after many years without clarity. We now stand at the starting line as Queensland prepares to unveil a signature stadium that will be known the world over,” said Queensland Cricket’s Chief Executive Officer, Terry Svenson.
Cricket Australia also welcomed the decision on Tuesday, posting a statement that read: “This decision gives us certainty about venues and scheduling which in turn allows us to ensure Brisbane hosts the very best possible international and domestic cricket. We strongly advocated building a stadium in Victoria Park together with Queensland Cricket, the AFL and Brisbane Lions, and cricket will play a major role in ensuring this significant investment delivers long-term benefits for cricket fans and the people of Queensland.”
