Both Brisbane Roar sides will return to the capital next season, with the men’s and women’s teams relocating to Suncorp and Ballymore stadium respectively.
Brisbane Roar announced their Isuzu UTE A-League side will return to Suncorp Stadium on a full-time basis, while their Liberty A-League squad will play all their home games at Ballymore Stadium from next season.
The Roar men’s team had previously played all home games at their spiritual home of Suncorp, between 2005-19, before moving out to Redcliffe to play at Kayo Stadium.
However, this season, Brisbane had slowly started to move back to Suncorp, playing three matches – including their next clash against Sydney FC – back in Brisbane.
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However, their women’s side had largely played at a myriad of different venues throughout the journey, including Perry Park and A.J. Kelly Park, but will now relocate permanently to the new developed Ballymore from next season.
“We’re excited for the redevelopment of Ballymore, with the first stage completed in the coming month,” Brisbane Roar FC Chairman Christopher Fong said.
“Once completed, Ballymore will transform our game, giving supporters a closer seat to the action in an environment that creates a dynamic atmosphere in a family-centric, cost-effective venue. We’re excited to bring our games back to Brisbane, where we will remain.”
Ballymore’s new ‘McLean Stand’ will soon be completed as part of stage one in the stadium’s redevelopment, which will see the capacity reach 15,000 when finished.
