Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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In 2032, the eyes of the world will be on Brisbane as it shines on the global stage as the Host City for the world’s biggest sporting event, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Games provide a green and gold runway to 2032 and far beyond, creating an Olympic and Paralympic legacy, helping to shape a better Brisbane for the future.

Brisbane City Council is committed to collaborating with the community to achieve long-term outcomes that will benefit Brisbane residents in the lead up to and long after the Games. We’re enterprising in how we think about creating futures of possibilities and we’re a new kind of Olympic and Paralympic City, living with a spirit of optimism at our heart.

Countdown to 2032 - 8 years to go

We're on the green and gold runway to hosting the world's biggest sporting event.

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Council's role in hosting the Games

Council is playing a major role in delivering the Games, from city activations, visitor services, traffic management, crowd control, cleaning, waste services, and venue operations.

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All about Brisbane 2032

Learn about the key partners playing a role in delivering the Games and what venues Brisbane will be home to.

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Benefits of hosting the Games

Council is committed to protecting Brisbane’s enviable subtropical lifestyle and improving the quality of life for our community. Hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is about much more than four weeks of sport. Council is committed to collaborating with the community to achieve sustainable long-term outcomes that will benefit Brisbane in the lead up to and long after the Games.

Benefits for the residents of Brisbane
  • Alignment of national, state, regional and city plans to accelerate regional connectivity, easing congestion and making travel through our regions easier and faster.
  • An increase demand in tourism, trade and investment outcomes resulting in more successful local businesses. 
  • By adopting the UN-Habitat Sustainable Development Goals, Council is focused on making Brisbane greener and more sustainable. Our commitment to green and blue infrastructure will cool the city and enhance life quality for residents and visitors. We're connecting suburbs with lush parklands and tree canopies, creating places for an active lifestyle.
  • Brisbane businesses will gain from procurement opportunities and capacity building, while workers will see more job openings leading up to and during the Games.
  • Council supports sports development through upgraded and new sports venues and community programs. Brisbane's residents can look forward to improved health outcomes from increased participation in sports and active recreation.
  • The Games will inspire a generation of young people in the lead up to 2032 and super-charge sport participation.
  • Council’s Bridges for Brisbane Program will reduce congestion, make commuting faster and more convenient and improve accessibility and efficiency for Brisbane residents.
  • With an aspiration to deliver the most walkable Games ever, residents will have access to safe, accessible paths to encourage walking and use of active transport, making it easier for residents and visitors to get around.
  • The transformation of Victoria Park / Barrambin will offer residents and visitors an iconic destination that will showcase its rich cultural heritage and unique natural features.
  • To support the Games Delivery Partners commitment to minimising carbon emissions, Council has taken significant action to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions including installing energy-efficient lighting and solar panels, integrating electric vehicles into its fleet, and increasing recycling.

How can I be involved?

There will be many opportunities in the lead up to and during the Games.

  • The city will continue to celebrate milestone dates (countdown to the Games, Olympic Day, Paralympic Day) through community activations.
  • Thousands of Australians will make up the Games volunteer workforce.
  • Civic pride programs will be initiated in the lead-up to the Games.
  • The Brisbane 2032 Torch Relay will capture the hearts of Australia as it journeys across the country on its way to the final cauldron lighting at the opening ceremony.
  • The Cultural Olympiad will present arts and cultural events across Queensland.

Stay tuned for more information about how to be involved.

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