2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games

On 21 July 2021 the International Olympic Committee members voted, opens in a new tab to award the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to Brisbane, Queensland, at the 138th International Olympic Committee Session in Tokyo.

• Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, opens in a new tab [website], Queensland Government, (accessed 4 November 2025).
• Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Host Queensland, opens in a new tab [website], International Olympic Committee, (accessed 4 November 2025).

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Plan

The Brisbane 2032 Legacy Plan, opens in a new tab will be jointly delivered by the Games Delivery Partners including the Queensland Government, the Australian Government, Brisbane City Council, Sunshine Coast Council, City of Gold Coast, Council of Mayors (SEQ), Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia and the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee.

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Committee, opens in a new tab will share their diverse knowledge, experiences, ideas and passion and help deliver what Queenslanders actually want and what we need as a community.

Legacy vision and priorities development timeline:

• Public consultation (December 2022 - February 2023) - Invitation for Australians to send a message to the Legacy Forum delegates of their hopes, dreams and aspirations for Brisbane 2032 and beyond to help shape the Legacy Plan.
• Legacy Forum (March 2023) - Bring together around 500 Australian community and business leaders, sports stars, school leaders and Games representatives to shape the Legacy Plan.
• Public consultation (April to May 2023) - Draft vision, themes and priorities developed at the Legacy Forum will be released for public consultation.
• Official release (mid-2023) - Brisbane 2032 Legacy Plan published online.

Programs

• Youfor2032, opens in a new tab, Queensland Government, (accessed 4 November 2025). Launched in early 2022, this talent identification program has been designed to identify the next generation of elite athletes. The aim is to develop and nurture young Queensland talents who have the potential to win on the world stage at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Those successful in being selected for the program will receive substantial training, coaching and development support, from state and national sporting organisations as well as the Queensland Academy of Sport.

Reports

• Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Preliminary economic, social and environmental analysis - Summary report, opens in a new tab, KPMG for Queensland Government, Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, (June 2021). This Summary Report provides a high-level analysis of the potential economic, social and environmental impacts of hosting a 2032 Games in Queensland. The analysis considers impacts over a 20 year time period including the 10 years leading up to the Games, the Games event, and the 10 years post the Games (i.e. 2022 to 2042). Analysis and findings have been updated to take into account the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings include:
  • Quantifiable economic and social benefits are estimated to be up to AU$8.1billion for Queensland and AU$17.61billion for Australia.
  • AU$9.1bn Social benefits for Australia, and AU$3.5bn for Queensland (including resident, health and volunteering benefits)
  • 122,000 Full-time equivalent (FTE) job years for Australia, and 91,600 for Queensland.
  • Additional social benefits including: enhanced sense of community pride and social inclusion; improved elite sporting pathways; enhanced partnerships between industry and government; and, ensuring the Games is inclusive for all.
  • Delivering a climate positive Games through: repurposing and upgrading existing infrastructure with enhanced environmental credentials; encouraging behavioural change towards climate friendly policies and practices; implementing reducing, reusing and recycling initiatives; and, minimising congestion and emissions through initiatives such as greater use of public transport.
• IOC Future Host Commission Questionnaire Response: Final submission, opens in a new tab, Brisbane Queensland: aspiring to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2032, including Australian Olympic Committee, Australian Paralympic Committee, Australian Government, Queensland Government, South East Queensland Council of Mayors, Brisbane City Council, (May 2021). The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposal is founded on a clear and unqualified intent to:
  • Accelerate delivery of long-term plans needed for sustainable growth across Queensland, in particular the South East Queensland region, providing a catalyst for compelling economic, social and environmental impacts and showcasing the liveability and vitality of Queensland.
  • Celebrate the global impact of the Games through the delivery of a 10+10+ year legacy programme including enhanced “business as usual” practices.
  • Deliver great Games with optimal conditions for athletes in a safe and secure environment, delivered through a spirit of partnership aligned with IOC and IPC objectives
• IOC Feasibility Assessment - Olympic Games Brisbane, opens in a new tab, International Olympic Committee, (February 2021). The role of the Future Host Commission is to monitor interest in the Olympic Games and make strategic recommendations to the IOC Executive Board.
• 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Value proposition assessment, Executive Summary, opens in a new tab, Queensland Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet, (2019). The Value Proposition Assessment (VPA) has been prepared by the State’s 2032 Taskforce, with input and guidance from relevant Queensland Government agencies, Australian and local government representatives and technical consultants. The assessment was prepared to inform the Queensland Government on the value proposition, including costs, benefits and legacy opportunities of hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games).