Lang Park

Suncorp Stadium
Lang Park
View of playing field from southern end, 13 July 2022
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Former namesLang Park
Suncorp-Metway Stadium
Location40 Castlemaine Street, Milton, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates27°27′53″S 153°0′34″E / 27.46472°S 153.00944°E / -27.46472; 153.00944
OperatorASM Global
Capacity52,500[3]
Record attendance59,185 (2022/23 Ed Sheeran)
Field size136 x 82 m
Field shapeRectangular
SurfaceGrass (Strathayr turf)[1]
Construction
Broke ground1911
Opened1914
Construction costA$ 280 million (redevelopment)
ArchitectHOK Sport & PDT Architects in Association
Structural engineerOve Arup & Partners
Tenants
Rugby League
Brisbane Broncos (NRL)
(1988–1992, 2003–present)
Dolphins (NRL) (2023 onwards)[2]
South Queensland Crushers
(ARL) (1995–1997)
Queensland Maroons (State of Origin)
(1980–2000, 2003–present)
Australia national rugby league team
(selected matches)
Rugby League World Cup final
(2008, 2017)
NRL Grand Final (2021)
Rugby Union
Queensland Reds (Super Rugby)
(2005–present)
Australia national rugby union team
(selected matches)
Soccer
Brisbane Roar (A-League) (2005–2020, 2022–present)
Brisbane Strikers (NSL) (1995–2000)
Australia national soccer team
(selected matches)
Website
https://www.suncorpstadium.com.au/

Lang Park, nicknamed "The Cauldron", also known as Brisbane Stadium[4][5] and by the sponsored name Suncorp Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, located in the suburb of Milton. The current facility comprises a three-tiered rectangular sporting stadium with a capacity of 52,500 people.[3] 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 (NRL), the Queensland Reds and the Queensland Maroons.

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.[6] The venue hosted several matches for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup including the third-place match, and will host the soccer tournament at the 2032 Summer Olympics, including the gold medal matches in both the men's and women's events. It will also host the opening and closing ceremonies to the 2032 Olympics. [7][8]

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  2. ^ "Our Home Grounds".
  3. ^ a b "The Stadium". Suncorp Stadium. Archived from the original on 18 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015. Suncorp Stadium provides Brisbane and south-east Queensland with a 52,500 plus seat capacity
  4. ^ Caldwell, Felicity (3 November 2016). "Suncorp Stadium officially becomes Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park)". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  5. ^ Major Sports Facilities Act 2001 (Qld) s 30AN
  6. ^ "Queensland Reds are 2021 Super Rugby AU Champions". 8 May 2021. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  7. ^ Australian Olympic Committee (13 July 2021). Brisbane 2032 Master Plan - Aerial Flythrough (Video). YouTube. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Brisbane 2032 Olympic venues announced". AusStadiums. 21 July 2021. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.