Austadiums

The brand-new Austadiums website has officially launched. It has been completely redesigned and rebuilt to bring a fresh look, improved navigation and new ways to explore stadiums, discover events and share your experiences. Whether you’re checking what’s on this weekend, planning an interstate trip or keeping track of the stadiums you’ve visited, the new Austadiums puts more of what you need within easy reach.

The Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights will meet in the 2026 NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium on Sunday, with around 80,000 fans expected at Sydney Olympic Park for rugby league’s biggest day. Newcastle is chasing its first premiership in 25 years, while the Roosters are back in the decider for the first time since 2019. The afternoon also features the NRLW Grand Final and State Championship, making it a three-match program. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre welcomed more than 760,000 patrons during 2025-26, helping Adelaide Venue Management’s three major venues attract more than 1.25 million people in a record year. Figures released by the venue operator and South Australian Government show the Entertainment Centre, Coopers Stadium and Adelaide Convention Centre collectively hosted a record 1,200 events during the financial year.

The joint venture between BESIX Watpac and John Holland has been selected as the sole finalist to build the new 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park. The consortium will now work with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and the stadium’s design team to finalise construction methods and design details. The main construction contract has not yet been awarded, with the selection process expected to conclude in early 2027.

The Western Stand at UTAS Stadium is complete, adding 1,500 seats closer to the playing surface as the $130 million redevelopment of the Launceston venue continues. The new infill seating occupies space between the existing stand and the oval that was previously unused by spectators. Wider concourses have also been delivered to improve movement around the stand on event days.

Twenty-nine outdoor training venues have been confirmed for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, extending the tournament’s reach from its eight match stadiums into rugby clubs, schools, universities and community grounds across seven Australian cities. The facilities will be used by the 24 participating teams as they move between host cities during the tournament.

A dramatic AFL Grand Final played before 100,023 fans at the MCG has provided a fitting conclusion to a record-breaking 2026 season, with Brisbane completing a historic premiership three-peat and league attendance surpassing 8.5 million. The Lions came from behind to defeat Fremantle 14.12 (96) to 12.17 (89) in a thrilling decider on Saturday, becoming just the third club this century to win three consecutive premierships.

The MCG on AFL Grand Final eve. Photo: X/MCG The biggest day on the Australian sporting calendar has arrived, with Fremantle and Brisbane to battle for the 2026 AFL premiership in front of 100,000 spectators at the MCG on Saturday. The 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final brings together two very different stories. Fremantle is chasing the first premiership in its 32-season AFL history, while Brisbane is attempting to complete a rare three-peat after winning the past two flags.

Plans for a major second stage of the Harrup Park redevelopment have taken another step forward, with the Queensland Government committing $23.5 million towards a new multi-sport facility alongside Great Barrier Reef Arena.

The cricket wicket in use at the Gabba. Photo: Queensland Government The famous characteristics of the Gabba wicket are set to be carried across Brisbane to the new 63,000-seat Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park, with a new hybrid pitch system to be developed and tested ahead of the venue's opening after the 2032 Olympic Games.