Queensland has seen significantly less investment in sports stadiums and event venues in the last 30 years, compared to other Australian states and territories. Queensland also has the lowest major sporting stadium seating capacity compared to the population of any of the big Australian states. Building a new modern stadium with increased seating capacity to compete with other major Australian cities for sporting and entertainment events will add benefits to the community and the economy.

After the Games in 2032, when the venue hosts athletics and Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Brisbane Stadium will be capable of hosting AFL, Test cricket, one-day internationals, T20, and major entertainment events. It will be the future home ground of the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat and the Queensland Bulls.

Victoria Park has existing transport connections to three Brisbane Metro stations, the new Cross River Rail Exhibition Station and other rail stations and the busway network. The park is conveniently located near major roads, major cycling routes and is in close walking proximity to Brisbane city centre and Fortitude Valley, making it an unmatched choice, not just for the Games, but for Brisbane.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is leading the planning and delivery of Games transport, with GIICA continuing to work closely with TMR, industry, and the Queensland Government to ensure strategies align with anticipated transport needs.

The Victoria Park site has the space to expand during the Games to accommodate athlete warm-up areas as well as operational, broadcasting and security needs.

When the venue progresses to the design phase, this will include the development of official venue images and concepts. At this stage, there are no preferred designs, which presents an exciting opportunity for innovation. The vision for Brisbane Stadium is to create a venue that is both functional for a variety of sports and entertainment, and visually iconic on the world stage.

The exact location of the new stadium will be determined through site investigations and geo-technical testing. Technical requirements vary between sites, but this work involves drilling bore holes and the creation of test pits to investigate soil and sediment layers. These investigations and other studies will help determine the most suitable locations within Victoria Park for both the stadium and aquatic centre.