Suncorp Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, located in the suburb of Milton.
Suncorp Stadium, officially named Brisbane Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Brisbane, Australia. It is used mostly for rugby league, rugby union and soccer matches, hosting the home games of Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Reds and Brisbane Roar, among others.
Opened on 1 June 2003 with a rugby league match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Newcastle Knights, it replaced the original Lang Park, which had a seating capacity of around 40,000. The seating capacity of the new stadium is currently set at 52,500. The stadium was designed by Populous (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event) and had a construction cost of AUD$280 million.
A category two stadium according to the Asian Football Confederation, and one of the biggest stadiums by capacity in Australia, Suncorp Stadium hosted several matches of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, including its final, as well as the 2017 and 2021 finals of the A-League. It was recognized as the premier stadium in Australia in a 2009 online poll by Stadium Journey. By its fifteenth birthday, Suncorp Stadium had welcomed more than 20 million spectators. The stadium is one of the potential venues for the 2032 Summer Olympics, which Brisbane will host.
Suncorp Stadium (2003): A detailed account of the history and significance of Suncorp Stadium, as well as its role in Queensland's rugby culture. http://www.queenslandrugby.com.au/
Suncorp Stadium (The Cauldron) – since 2003: An overview of Suncorp Stadium, including its construction, capacity, and key events. http://www.stadiumdb.com/
The Cauldron never dims: A book that chronicles the history of Suncorp Stadium, referred to as 'The Cauldron'. http://www.primebooks.com/
Queensland Rugby Union 100 glorious years - The History 1: A comprehensive history of the Queensland Rugby Union, which includes information on Suncorp Stadium. http://www.qru.com.au/
