Lang Park
Lang Park, nicknamed "The Cauldron", also known as Brisbane Stadium 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. 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 | |
View of playing field from southern end, 13 July 2022 | |
| Former names | Lang Park Suncorp-Metway Stadium |
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| Location | 40 Castlemaine Street, Milton, Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 27°27′53″S 153°0′34″E |
| Operator | ASM Global |
| Capacity | 52,500 |
| Record attendance | 59,185 (2022/23 Ed Sheeran) |
| Field size | 136 x 82 m |
| Field shape | Rectangular |
| Surface | Grass (Strathayr turf) |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1911 |
| Opened | 1914 |
| Construction cost | A$ 280 million (redevelopment) |
| Architect | HOK Sport & PDT Architects in Association |
| Structural engineer | Ove Arup & Partners |
| Tenants | |
| Rugby League Brisbane Broncos (NRL) (1988–1992, 2003–present) Dolphins (NRL) (2023 onwards) South Queensland Crushers (ARL) (1995–1997) Queensland Maroons (State of Origin) (1980–2000, 2003–present) Gold Coast Titans (NRL) (2007) 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 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. 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.