When will Brisbane host the Olympic Games?
Brisbane will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032. The International Olympic Committee awarded the Games to Brisbane in July 2021, making it the third Australian city to host the Summer Olympics.
Melbourne hosted the Olympics in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. Brisbane's bid was the first to be chosen under the IOC's new process, which involves targeted dialogue with a preferred host.
The Games are expected to take place in July and August 2032, with events spread across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and other parts of Queensland.
Planning the Games
Venue plans have changed since the bid. In 2025, the Queensland government announced plans for a new main stadium at Victoria Park in Brisbane.
Organizers aim to use many existing venues to reduce costs, along with new and upgraded facilities. Transport projects, such as rail upgrades, are also planned.
The Games are expected to boost tourism, sport participation and infrastructure in southeast Queensland. Brisbane previously hosted the 1982 Commonwealth Games and World Expo 88. The Gold Coast hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games.