Brisbane CBD skyline at night time lit up in a light show of multi-coloured lasers.

The Games

Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in numbers. Up in lights

It’s our moment in the spotlight. Our opportunity for the Sunshine State to shine. Queenslanders can take pride in hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and celebrate what’s great about our state. From sporting achievements at a global level to infrastructure we can all enjoy well before, and long after the Games have wrapped, there’s so much to be excited about.

The countdown is on…

Front view of a young sprinter in start position on the track. He is focused on the finish line.

Triathlon event part of the Hamilton Island Endurance Series, showing a crowd of athletes running into water.

Scenic view of Brisbane CBD at sunrise shot from Kangaroo Point. In the foreground are sailboats on the Brisbane River.

Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – a snapshot

What

Olympic Games

28 sports

Paralympic Games

22 sports

When

Olympic Games

23 July – 8 August 2032

Paralympic Games

24 August – 5 September 2032

Who

Olympic Games

16,000 athletes and officials

Paralympic Games

8,000 athletes and officials

Computer-rendered view of the Brisbane Cricket Ground, with people walking towards the lit-up stadium

Brisbane 2032 is Queensland’s time to shine.

Events will take place at venues in Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Redland Bay, Ipswich, the Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville and Cairns plus some preliminary football games in Melbourne and Sydney.

The revitalised Gabba is the main venue for the Games opening and closing ceremonies and track and field events. The world class venue will be accessible for all and will give athletes and fans a way to experience sport and entertainment like they’ve never seen before, and seat 50,000 spectators.

Underwater view of a young athlete, who has just pushed off the pool wall to swim

Olympic Sports

Paralympic sports

29 days of competition (4 weeks)

Side view of focused athlete, in starting position on a blue track

Broadcast to 200 nations

Computer rendered view of future Brisbane City along the river with lazers and bright lights highlighting venue locations

24,000+ athletes and officials

Young family interacting with a fun and colourful display of giant plastic beachballs in Southbank

Value to Queenslanders

Images courtesy of

Hamilton Island Triathlon and Tourism and Events Queensland; Populous; Tourism and Events Queensland; Additional images from iStock