Talking Footy

Fred wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2026 8:56 am

I also see today that they are only adding 1000 seats to Suncorp - I guess the upgrade may be about other things in the stadium?

it is the 1st phase of multiple stages.

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Stage 1 (Currently Announced)Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026 and aims for completion well ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.Entertainment & Seating: New terraced viewing platforms and standing/seating zones will replace the current scoreboards behind the northern and southern goals, creating new bars and entertainment spaces & Capacity:

This phase provides a "modest" uplift of about 1,000 spectators, bringing the total capacity to roughly 53,500.Technology: An Australian-first 360-degree wraparound LED ribbon board will be suspended from the roof, alongside two giant tennis-court-sized media mesh screens on the stadium forecourts.

Future Stages Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed that future stages are in the pipeline. The government intends to roll out subsequent upgrades to incrementally increase seating capacity further as Brisbane approaches the 2032 Games