NRL Magic Round, Brisbane, Queensland

Queensland's Sports Events

Be part of the action

There's no better feeling than the rollercoaster of a live sports match: feeling the roar of the crowd; the suspenseful race to the finish. And there's no better way to watch it than being front and centre.

To witness the world's best athletes on the biggest stage of all, visit Queensland for one of the blockbuster sporting events on our calendar. You'll find heart-stopping sports action year-round, from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Townsville and even the middle of the Outback

In between watching our blockbuster sports events, there’s plenty to explore in Queensland.

Play on in Queensland and extend your stay to explore our tropical islands, sandy coastal beaches and the iconic Great Barrier Reef.  Make the most of your time here and discover Queensland’s friendly cities and the many restaurants, galleries, laneways and inner-city precincts.

Upcoming sports events

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NRL Magic Round Brisbane

2 May 2025 - 4 May 2025

Magic Round returns to Brisbane. Come see 16...

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Torian Pro

30 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

The Torian Pro is an official CrossFit Games...

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Australian Open Bowls

7 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025

After moving to the sunny Gold Coast in 2015, the...

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Outback Queensland Masters

21 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

The Outback Queensland Masters is Australia’s...

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The British & Irish Lions vs...

2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions will return to...

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The British & Irish Lions vs...

19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

The British and Irish Lions will return to...

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2025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo

8 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is where the romance of...

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North Queensland Elite Rodeo

15 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

North Queensland Elite Rodeo is Friday night &...

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Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

15 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast: Bigger, Faster,...

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Hamilton Island Race Week

16 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia's...

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Historic Leyburn Sprints

23 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025

The Historic Leyburn Sprints will once again...

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Experience the thrill of live sport in Queensland

The world's best tennis players battle it out for the ATP Cup and Brisbane International, while the biggest names in surfing drop in on Coolangatta's famous breaks for the Corona Open. You can watch Australian and international cricket teams go head to head at The Gabba, home to the Brisbane Heat.

Football fan? Grab your tickets to NRL's massive Magic Round weekend and State of Origin. Throughout the year you can catch Brisbane Lions AFL team at The Gabba, while Suncorp Stadium hosts Brisbane Broncos and the Brisbane Roar in the A-League soccer.

Take it to the next level and experience the power of the Supercars Gold Coast 500, or head to the outback to take a swing in the Outback Masters or to discover that the annual Birdsville Races are so much more than just a horse race. 

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