Brisbane Roar FC is proud to endorse the submission made by Football Queensland and Football Australia to the Queensland Government’s 100-Day Infrastructure Review Panel for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the comprehensive proposal representing the collective voice of Australian and Queensland football and, supported by key stakeholders across the global football community.
Central to the submission’s agenda is a vision for creating a tangible and lasting legacy that elevates football at all levels, including the professional game, in Brisbane and Queensland. The club fully supports the proposed recommendations, which highlight a focus on developing fit-for-purpose football infrastructure to support the game’s growth and strengthen its pathways to the professional stage.
A key recommendation proposed in the submission is the development of a Tier 2 Rectangular Stadium at Perry Park – a dedicated, fit-for-purpose legacy football venue that supports the vision of transforming Brisbane into a vibrant hub for professional football and major international football events.
“Building on our longstanding relationship with Football Queensland and Football Australia, Brisbane Roar proudly supports this submission to the 100-Day Infrastructure Review Panel, which represents a unified approach by the whole of football to secure a transformative legacy and ensure the future growth of the game in Brisbane and Queensland,” Brisbane Roar CEO Kaz Patafta said.
“The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for football in our state. The development of a Tier 2 stadium at Perry Park will not only provide Queensland with a world-class venue but also set the foundation for Brisbane Roar’s future as the state’s sole professional football club.
“This stadium will be more than a home for Brisbane Roar; it will be a destination for football fans, players, and the wider community. It will enhance the in-stadium experience for supporters of both our men’s and women’s teams, inspire future generations of Queensland footballers, and ensure that the legacy of Brisbane 2032 extends well beyond the Games.”
“These recommendations aim to deliver the right mix of major event and community level infrastructure for the sport that is played by more Queenslanders than any other. It will also guarantee a pathway for aspiring CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos in Queensland to represent their country on the global stage,” FQ CEO Robert Cavallucci said via Football Queensland’s media release.
Brisbane Roar commends the work of Football Queensland in continuing to drive an infrastructure strategy that is outcome-focused and in the best interests of the entire football ecosystem in Queensland.
To read the full media release by Football Queensland and Football Australia, click here.
