Who Will Build the Brisbane 2032 Stadium?
A joint venture of BESIX Watpac and John Holland. On 30 September 2026 the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority named the pair as the only bidder going through to final contract negotiations for the 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park. The contract is expected to be signed in the new year and construction to start in 2027. The stadium is slated to cost about A$3.6 billion inside the A$7.1 billion infrastructure deal with the federal government, though the Premier won't put a figure on the project itself. Between them the two companies built Lang Park, the Gabba, Docklands in Melbourne and Penrith Stadium.
TL;DR
- Builder: BESIX Watpac and John Holland, sole finalist, named 30 September 2026.
- Designers: Cox, Hassell and Azusa Sekkei, appointed January 2026.
- Cost: about A$3.6 billion, within the A$7.1 billion Games infrastructure plan.
- Timeline: contract in the new year, construction from 2027, earthworks already under way.
- After 2032: home of the Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls.
What was announced?
GIICA chief executive Simon Crooks said the early contract process, which began in October 2025, had delivered "the best possible contractor" for the second and final phase. The consortium now works with the design team on the detail and the construction method before contracts are finalised.
Olympics Minister Tim Mander called it an important step and said the job now was to "nut out the contracts so we can make sure there are no cost blowouts". Premier David Crisafulli said he had never revealed budgets for individual projects and would release details when the stadium is finished.
What does it mean for a 2032 visitor?
The stadium now has a designer, a builder and a site with earthworks on it. What it still doesn't have is a published completion date or a name. We'll report both the day they're announced; until then nobody can tell you when it opens.
For planning, nothing changes this month. The venue is where it was always going to be, a 20-minute walk from the CBD and next to the RNA Showgrounds athletes' village. Our Victoria Park stadium page has the location, transport and where-to-stay detail, and we update it every time one of these decisions lands.
The individual stadium budget. The completion date. The name. Whether the Gabba wicket is moved, and what that costs: the Premier declined to say on 21 September.
Frequently asked questions
Who is building the Brisbane 2032 stadium?
A joint venture of BESIX Watpac and John Holland, named on 30 September 2026 as the sole bidder in final contract negotiations. Contract expected in the new year, construction from 2027.
How much will the Brisbane 2032 stadium cost?
About A$3.6 billion, per ABC reporting, inside the A$7.1 billion Games infrastructure agreement. No individual project budget has been released.
Who designed the Victoria Park stadium?
Cox and Hassell with Azusa Sekkei, appointed January 2026. Their previous work includes Optus Stadium, Adelaide Oval and the MCG redevelopment.
How many seats will it have?
63,000. Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies and athletics during the Games; the Lions, Heat and Bulls afterwards.
Has construction started?
Earthworks are under way. The site went to GIICA in June 2026. Main construction starts in 2027 once the contract is signed.
Have these companies built stadiums before?
Yes: Lang Park (Suncorp Stadium), the Gabba, Docklands and Penrith Stadium between them.
Source. ABC News, Claudia Williams, 30 September 2026. All figures, dates and quotes are from that report. The 21 September Gabba wicket item is from ABC, 21 September 2026.
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