Farewell Gabba: Brisbane's Iconic Stadium to Make Way for Olympic Legacy

Brisbane's Gabba stadium, an iconic sporting venue, will be demolished after the 2032 Olympic Games to make way for a new 60,000-seat stadium in Victoria Park. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli made the announcement on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as part of the state's Olympic infrastructure plan.

Key points:

1.New 60,000-seat stadium to be constructed in Victoria Park

2.Gabba to be destroyed after Olympics to make way for housing development

3.Move is endorsed by Cricket Australia and AFL

4.New stadium will stage cricket and AFL games from 2033

Project hoped to leave long-term legacy that extends beyond the Olympics

The choice puts an end to months of uncertainty regarding the Gabba's fate. Cricket Australia hailed the move, citing that it creates certainty for schedule planning at the venues. Brisbane Lions AFL team will also make the move to the new stadium, with CEO Greg Swann hailing the change.

Even as some protest against the development at Victoria Park, authorities insist that the new stadium will provide long-term returns for Queensland citizens and sports supporters.

Sources: ESPN, AFL.com.au, India Today, March 25, 2025