Athlete Village and Showgrounds arena: Brisbane 2032 Build-up
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
At the Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills, the Main Arena is to be upgraded into a 20,000-seat outdoor arena, and the main athlete village is planned for the Bowen Hills precinct, within walking distance of the new Brisbane Stadium.
The village is planned to become permanent housing afterwards.
What’s happening
Planned in the Queensland Government’s venue plan of 25 March 2025. These pages add new photos of the site as they are taken.
The photos
Photographed on 4 shoot dates, from 31 January 2026 to 23 June 2026: 18 photos so far. New photos appear here as they are taken.
Milestones
25 March 2025 The Queensland Government plans an upgraded Main Arena at the Showgrounds, a 20,000-seat outdoor arena, and the main athlete village at Bowen Hills. Source: Delivering 2032 and Beyond: Major legacy infrastructure delivered for Greater Brisbane (Queensland Government media statement, 25 March 2025)
More of the build-up: Brisbane Stadium · National Aquatic Centre · The Gabba · Queensland Tennis Centre · Chandler Sports Precinct · Brisbane International Shooting Centre · Cross River Rail · All the venues