Football fans in Brisbane will be able to watch Australia’s FIFA World Cup™ campaign on the big screen, with a free live site set to be established at South Bank Cultural Forecourt during the tournament.
The South Bank precinct will screen all three Socceroos group matches, giving supporters a central location to follow the national team’s progress against Turkey, the United States and Paraguay in Group D. Other tournament fixtures, including matches involving Germany, Brazil and the Netherlands, will also be shown.
Organisers say the live site aims to create a shared viewing experience for football supporters while encouraging visitors to spend time in Brisbane’s hospitality and entertainment precincts. The initiative is expected to attract both locals and visitors, providing opportunities for restaurants, bars, hotels and tourism operators during the tournament period.
Premier David Crisafulli said the event would allow Queenslanders to come together and enjoy one of the world’s biggest sporting competitions.
“Queenslanders have waited four long years for the FIFA World Cup™ to come around again and to see our mighty Socceroos in action again on the world stage will be something special,” he said.
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the live site was designed to create a central gathering point for supporters while helping stimulate economic activity across the city.
“This is about creating a shared atmosphere where fans can come together and be part of the action,” he said.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said South Bank was well suited to host large crowds and provide a family-friendly setting for football supporters.
South Bank Corporation Chief Executive Officer Julia Scodellaro said the precinct has long been a venue for major community celebrations and would provide an accessible location for people to experience the tournament together.
Football Queensland Chief Executive Officer Robert Cavallucci welcomed the initiative, describing it as an opportunity for local supporters to follow the Socceroos in a communal setting during one of football’s most watched events.
The screenings will be Brisbane’s first major men’s FIFA World Cup™ fan experience since the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Supporters are being encouraged to check event information before attending, including opening hours, transport arrangements and entry requirements.
The live site is being supported by the Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council, Brisbane Economic Development Agency and South Bank Corporation.
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