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Brisbane Sport

Sport is very much part of the culture and history of Brisbane. There's a whole host of international, national and local training and sporting facilities for a myriad of sports including Rugby, Soccer, AFL, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, Swimming, Lawn Bowls, rowing facilities along the Brisbane River and every other sport known to people-kind. There is also a number of bike paths, ovals and parks for sporting enthusiasts.

National games are hosted in Brisbane throughout the relevant season with many people attending and getting involved, supporting their local Queensland team.

Below is a directory of Brisbane sporting venues, organisations and clubs. Visit the websites for more information. If you know of a Brisbane sporting club that isn't listed, please let us know.

Brisbane Sporting Venues

Suncorp Stadium

Suncorp Stadium is home to the Brisbane Roar (Soccer), Queensland Reds (Rugby Union), Brisbane Broncos (Rugby League) and a few times a year the Queensland Rugby League team go head to head with 'The Blues' from New South Wales in the State of Origin. You might also be able to grab a game between the Australian Rugby team the Qantas Wallabies play in the Rugby Tri Nations Series, the Bledisloe Cup. There are stadium memberships which you can buy and own your own seat.

40 Castlemaine St, Milton
Phone: (07)3331 5000
Website: www.suncorpstadium.com.au

The Brisbane Cricket Ground (the "Gabba")

These grounds are affectionately named The Gabba and is a 42,000 seat oval sports venue. The Gabba is home to the Queensland Bulls and hosts national and international cricket matches and is also home to the Australian Rules Football (AFL) team the Brisbane Lions. Cricket and Footy enthusiasts can become members of The Gabba so they an enjoy year round cricket and AFL.

Vulture Street, Woolloongabba
Phone: 1300 843 422
Website: www.thegabba.com.au

Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre

The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) is home to two international standard running tracks, a 2100 seat Athletics facility, 48,5000 seat main stadium and an eight court beach volleyball complex known as 'The Beach'. Athletes part of the Queensland Academy of Sport train here and the centre plays host to many elite meets a year.

Kessels Road, Nathan
Phone: (07)3405 7511
Website: www.qsac.com.au

Brisbane Sporting Organisations & Clubs

UQ Sport

Anyone can joing the wide range of sports competitions, classes and services provided by UQ Sport in their beautiful grounds next to the Brisbane River. If you are interested in swimming, tennis, football, netball, pilates, athletics and a whole range of children's classes take a look at the website for more detailed information. The centre also offers Coach Education Seminar's all year road.

The University of Queensland, Union Rd, St Luci
Phone: (07) 3371 7229
Website: www.uqsport.com.au

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