Ballymore Stadium, Rugby union stadium in Herston, Brisbane, Australia.
Ballymore Stadium is a rugby union venue in Herston with multiple seating areas including the McLean Stand. The facility houses the National Rugby Training Centre and serves as an administration hub for Queensland Rugby Union.
The venue opened in 1966 with a match between Teachers and Wests, and Queensland Rugby Union established its headquarters there in 1967. Over time it became a major training center for regional rugby development.
The stadium remains a training base for the Queensland Reds and Australia's national rugby union team, even though their main matches moved elsewhere. It holds significance as a center for developing local rugby talent.
The ground accommodates around 6000 spectators and offers good views from multiple vantage points. Its location in Herston with good accessibility makes it convenient for attending training sessions and matches.
In 1993, around 26000 spectators crowded into the ground for a match between Australia and South Africa, far exceeding the listed capacity at that time. This event shows how popular top-level rugby matches were in the region.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
