Brisbane becomes an Olympic and Paralympic city
In 2021, the International Olympic Committee announced Brisbane as Host City for the XXXV (35th) Olympic Games and XVIV (19th) Paralympic Games in 2032.
The Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, South-East Queensland councils, Queensland Government, Australian Government, and Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee will all play a role as Games Delivery Partners.
Brisbane will be home to the majority of Olympic and Paralympic competition venues, the International Broadcast Centre, Media Press Centre, and the Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Village.
The Games will be funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee. Sponsorships and corporate partnerships will also contribute to financing the Games.
The 'new norm' approach
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be delivered under the International Olympic Committee’s ‘New Norm’ approach to hosting that allows increased flexibility in planning and designing, to ensure that the Games are financially sound, affordable, beneficial and sustainable for host cities.
Utilising existing sports infrastructure where possible, the construction of new facilities are considered only if they offer long-term sport and community benefits. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is well placed, with a majority of venues either existing or planned to be refurbished or delivered via temporary solutions.
How we got there
Council has been a partner in the Brisbane 2032 proposal, starting in 2015 when the Council of Mayors (SEQ) agreed to investigate the opportunities for Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We now have several years to get ready for the Games, and we remain committed to sustainable long-term outcomes, which will benefit Brisbane.
2015: Council of Mayors South East Queensland begin to investigate the opportunity, as part of long-term infrastructure planning and economic development for our region.
February 2021: The IOC grants Brisbane ‘preferred host’ status.
10 June 2021: The Future Host Commission (FHC) recommends Brisbane as its preferred candidate to host the 2032 Games.
21 July 2021: IOC members vote, and Brisbane is announced as the host city of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner talks about Brisbane City Council’s journey to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the economic, community and sporting legacy of this history-making milestone.
You can also watch this video on Council's YouTube channel.