The Gabba to be demolished in Brisbane after 2023 Olympics, cricket to move to new venue

The Gabba is located in Brisbane.

The Brisbane Cricket Ground, known as the Gabba is set to be demolished after the city is set to host the 2032 Olympic games Queensland’s premier David Crisafulli revealed on Tuesday.

Crisafulli revealed ideas for a primary stadium and additional sites for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which Australia will host, including a new $3.8 billion, 63,000-seat venue in Victoria Park in Brisbane.

It should be mentioned that the Gabba was only assured international cricket until the men’s Ashes next summer in Cricket Australia’s seven-year international site allocation plans, which were revealed in 2024. Whether the famous stadium would be replaced or refurbished was up in the air.

“We need to look into the future”- Queensland Cricket

The Gabba in Brisbane has been a fortress in test cricket for the Australian team. They didn’t lose a single test at the venue from 1989-2021 before India defeated them by 3 wickets. The ground has seen multiple amazing knocks and bowling performances over the years.

While Queensland Cricket’s Chief Executive Officer, Terry Svenson acknowledged the importance and history of the Gabba, but also stated that they needed to look into the future. He stated that there will be freshness when they unveil the new stadium.

“The Gabba has been a wonderful venue for cricket for many years and has provided fans and players with countless memories – however the challenges the stadium faces are well documented, and we need to look to the future. There is now the opportunity for Queensland to attract the world’s best cricket events, such as ICC events, men’s and women’s Ashes Series, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India, as well as hosting the BBL and WBBL in a new purpose-built stadium. Today’s decision gives us certainty after many years without clarity. We now stand at the starting line as Queensland prepares to unveil a signature stadium that will be known the world over,” said Queensland Cricket’s Chief Executive Officer, Terry Svenson.

Cricket Australia welcomes Queensland’s decision to move cricket from Gabba to Victoria Park

Cricket Australia was all praises for the Queensland government’s decision to build a new cricket facility at Victoria Park and move away from the Gabba in Brisbane.

“This decision gives us certainty about venues and scheduling which in turn allows us to ensure Brisbane hosts the very best possible international and domestic cricket. We strongly advocated building a stadium in Victoria Park together with Queensland Cricket, the AFL, and Brisbane Lions, and cricket will play a major role in ensuring this significant investment delivers long-term benefits for cricket fans and the people of Queensland,” CA stated in a statement.

For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.