The journey to 2032

2026

  1. Commonwealth Bank confirmed as Founding Partner and Official Bank for the 2032 Games.

  2. Architectus announced as principal architect for Barlow Park.

  3. Australia House announced for LA28.

  4. Cox and Hassell, partnered with Azusa Sekkei, selected as principal architects to design the new Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park.

2025

    • Games Vision launched: Believe. Belong. Become. Brisbane 2032.
    • Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) appointed Unite32 as its Delivery Partner.

  2. Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Organising Committee) launched its Procurement Program and Supplier Portal.

  3. New Intergovernmental Agreement for 2032 Games infrastructure reached between the Australian and Queensland governments.

    • Organising Committee Board reduced from 24 to 15 members to streamline strategic governance and enhance efficiency.
    • Seven years to go milestone marked.

  5. Legislation passed in response to the 100 Day Review of the 2032 Games.

  6. International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission visit Queensland.

  8. Para Unit established at Queensland Academy of Sport.

2024

    • Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority Board appointed with regional representation
    • 100 Day Review commenced.

2023

  1. Legacy Strategy ‘Elevate 2042’ released.

  2. Nine years to go milestone marked across South East Queensland.

  3. 680 schools receive sporting equipment funding through the Go for Gold Fund.

  4. Legacy Forum held with 500 leaders and associated Hopes and Dreams survey closes capturing more than 12,000 responses.

  5. Intergovernmental Agreement on the 2032 Games signed by the Australian and Queensland governments.

2022

  1. Go for Gold Fund launched - $100 million over four years to build and upgrade school sport infrastructure and increase participation.

  3. First IOC visit since award to Queensland including a three-day tour of South East Queensland venues.

    • Organising Committee Board holds its inaugural meeting.
    • Youfor2032, Australia’s largest ever athlete talent identification program, is launched.

2021

  2. IOC Members voted to award Brisbane, Queensland hosting rights for the 2032 Games (72 votes for, five against).

  5. IOC releases feasibility assessment (PDF, 10MB) on Brisbane, Queensland and announces it has entered into ‘targeted dialogue’ with ‘preferred host’ status.

2020

  1. IOC announces that Brisbane, Queensland has entered into ‘continuous dialogue’.

2019

    • Queensland Government releases an executive summary of the Value Proposition Assessment which found that hosting the 2032 Games is feasible with financial and operational services support from all three levels of government.
    • Queensland Government commits to pursue hosting the 2032 Games, if all levels of government provide appropriate financial support.

  2. Delegation from all levels of government meets with the IOC President and senior representatives to receive detailed briefing on prospect of hosting a future Olympic and Paralympic Games

  3. Queensland Government commences investigating the value of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.

  4. Council of Mayors (SEQ) release a feasibility study showing that a Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games could be successfully hosted and deliver a positive legacy.

2015

  1. Council of Mayors (SEQ) begin investigating a regional Olympic and Paralympic Games proposal as a catalyst to expedite infrastructure delivery to accelerate infrastructure investment, boost jobs and attract tourism.

Last updated:
29 June 2026