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Also known as Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Stadium

multi-purpose stadium in Brisbane, Queensland

Key facts

Former names
Lang Park , Suncorp-Metway Stadium
Address
40 Castlemaine Street , Milton
Location
Brisbane , Queensland, Australia
Owner
Stadiums Queensland (2003–present)
Operator
ASM Global
Capacity
52,500
Surface
Grass (Strathayr turf)
Record attendance
59,185 ( 2022/23 Ed Sheeran )
Field size
136 x 82 m
Field shape
Rectangular
Public transit
Milton , Roma Street
Groundbreaking
1911 ; 115 years ago ( 1911 )
Opened
1914 ; 112 years ago ( 1914 )
Construction cost
A$ 280 million (2003 redevelopment)
Architect
HOK Sport & PDT Architects in Association
Structural engineer
Ove Arup & Partners

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Wikidata facts

Area
85000
Image
Suncorp Stadium 22 April 2012.jpg
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Commons category
Lang Park (sports venue)
maximum capacity
52500
date of official opening
1914-00-00
inception
1911-00-00
street address
40 Castlemaine St., Brisbane, 4064 Queensland, AU
alternative name
Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park), currently known as Suncorp Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose stadium in the suburb of Milton, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Nicknamed the Cauldron, it is a three-tiered rectangular sporting stadium with a capacity of 52,500. The traditional home of rugby league in Brisbane, the modern stadium is also now used for rugby union and soccer and has a rectangular playing field of 136 by 82 metres (446 by 269 ft). The stadium's major tenants are the Brisbane Broncos, the Dolphins, the Brisbane Roar, the Queensland Maroons and the Queensland Reds.

Lang Park was established in 1914, on the site of the former North Brisbane Cemetery; in its early days it was home to a number of different sports, including cycling, athletics and soccer. The lease of the park was taken over by the Brisbane Rugby League in 1957, before it became the home of the game in Queensland (remaining so to this day). It has also been the home ground of major rugby union and soccer matches in Queensland since its modern redevelopment, including the Queensland Reds and the Brisbane Roar, as well as some Wallabies, Matildas and Socceroos matches. It hosted the 2008 and 2017 Rugby League World Cup finals, besides the 2021 NRL Grand Final. In addition to this, the ground hosted Rugby World Cup quarter finals and two Super Rugby grand finals, with the Queensland Reds winning on both occasions. The venue hosted several matches for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup including the third-place match, and will host the rugby sevens and soccer tournaments at the 2032 Summer Olympics, including the gold medal matches in both the men's and women's soccer events.

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