# When is the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, and where will events be held?

> Brisbane 2032 runs 23 July to 8 August, with events across Queensland, plus football in Sydney. New Victoria Park stadium, venue zones, and ticket status.

- Source: https://clevertourists.com/resources/brisbane-2032-olympics-dates-venues-travel-guide
- Authors: Evan & Clara, Clever Tourists (first-hand, from years of travel across 20 countries)
- Published: 2026-10-29
- Last updated: 2026-11-01

**The Brisbane 2032 Olympics run from 23 July to 8 August 2032, and the Paralympics are reported for 24 August to 5 September. The Games spread well beyond Brisbane: the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns and other Queensland towns all host events, and Sydney is listed for early football.** A new stadium of about 63,000 seats is planned at Victoria Park for the ceremonies and athletics. We found no ticket dates. We haven't been to Brisbane, but we were in Townsville and Cairns in February 2023, and this page's photo comes from nearby Magnetic Island.

## Where the Games will be

This comes from the published venue plan as listed on reference sources, and some sports were still unassigned. Venue plans for an Olympics often change, so expect edits.

| Region | Main venues | Sports listed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Brisbane** | Brisbane Olympic Stadium, National Aquatic Centre, Lang Park, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Queensland Tennis Centre | Ceremonies, athletics, swimming, football finals, rugby sevens, basketball finals, tennis |
| **Gold Coast** | Broadbeach, Southport Broadwater, Coomera, Robina Stadium | Beach volleyball, triathlon, volleyball, judo, wrestling, football |
| **Sunshine Coast** | Sunshine Coast Stadium, Alexandra Headland | Football, road cycling, marathon and race walks, mountain biking |
| **Townsville** | North Queensland Stadium | Football preliminaries |
| **Cairns** | Barlow Park | Football preliminaries |
| **Regional Queensland** | Whitsundays, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Maryborough | Sailing, rowing and canoe sprint, equestrian, archery |
| **Interstate** | Sydney Football Stadium | Football preliminaries |

_Brisbane 2032 venues by region, as reported_

## The new stadium

Queensland dropped plans to rebuild the Gabba in favour of a new stadium at Victoria Park. Reports give about 63,000 seats, with an estimated A$3.785 billion cost, and federal environmental approval was reported in May 2026, although opponents object to the loss of parkland and other applications remained under review.

The Gabba, at about 37,000, is listed as a potential cricket venue.

## Planning a trip

It's early, but a few things already follow from the map and the calendar.

• **Queensland is big.** Brisbane to Cairns or Townsville is a flight, so sports spread that way mean a multi-stop trip.

• **It's winter.** July and August are the cooler, drier season in Queensland, which is good for visiting the tropical north. Our [best time to visit Australia](https://clevertourists.com/resources/best-time-to-visit-australia) guide covers the seasons.

• **Check entry early.** Most visitors need an ETA or visa. See our [Australia ETA guide](https://clevertourists.com/resources/australia-eta-app-how-to-apply-guide).

• **Don't pay for 2032 tickets yet.** We found no official sale dates or prices as of 1 November 2026, so wait for the organising committee.

If you want to see Australia sooner, the [Rugby World Cup in 2027](https://clevertourists.com/resources/rugby-world-cup-australia-travel-guide) uses Brisbane too.

## Frequently asked questions

### When are the Brisbane 2032 Olympics?

From 23 July to 8 August 2032. The Paralympics are reported for 24 August to 5 September 2032.

### Where is the 2032 opening ceremony?

It is planned for the new stadium at Victoria Park in Brisbane, which is expected to host the ceremonies and athletics.

### Are all Brisbane 2032 events in Brisbane?

No. Events are spread across the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns and regional Queensland, and Sydney is listed for football preliminaries.

### When do Brisbane 2032 tickets go on sale?

We found no official sale dates as of 1 November 2026.

## Official sources

- [Olympics.com: Brisbane 2032](https://olympics.com/en/brisbane-2032)
- [Stadium DB: Victoria Park stadium approval](https://stadiumdb.com/news/2026/05/australia_environmental_department_approves_victoria_park_stadium_project)