Ballymore Stadium News

The QRU has announced a multi-year extension with three beverage suppliers, meaning the iconic XXXX Hill at Ballymore Stadium will continue to stand proud for years to come as more events return to the venue.

Brisbane Roar have announced their A-League Women’s team will play all home games at a redeveloped Ballymore Stadium from next season, while Suncorp Stadium will host A-League Men’s games.

Brisbane 2032’s hockey venue is likely to cost more than anticipated following revelations Ballymore’s eastern grandstand is no longer considered safe for use.

The redevelopment of Ballymore Stadium, including construction of the National Rugby Training Centre, has passed the halfway mark.

Work has commenced on the construction of the new National Rugby Training Centre at Ballymore, incorporating the new McLean Stand.

The masterplan for Ballymore has been formally approved by the Queensland Government, with construction of the new McLean Stand to commence next month.

Bulldozers will move into the home of Queensland Rugby this week to begin demolition of the McLean Stand as the redevelopment of Ballymore gets underway.

Ballymore will be developed into a national rugby training centre following confirmation of $15 million in Government funding.

The Stadiums Queensland Taskforce has released their final report, which includes recommending Ballymore to be discontinued as a major venue and no new boutique stadium to be built.

The Queensland Rugby Union are expecting the new Australian Rugby Championship to develop into a momentum swing that will bring fans back to the code.

Ballymore will be the home of the Wallabies under a $25 million re-development plan that includes a new Australian National Rugby Academy at the stadium.

All of Brisbane's games at next year's rugby union World Cup have been moved to Suncorp Stadium following overwhelming demand for tickets.