Originally the home of Valleys Rugby League, Queensland Cricket took over the venue in 1996 with the Brisbane City Council providing a lease over the precinct.
The main pitch was laid and tendered by Kevin Mitchell Snr, the former Gabba curator, with black soil sourced from the Brisbane Valley and designed to replicate conditions at the Gabba
The main ground was named in honour of Australia and Queensland legend Allan Border, with the secondary oval commemorating former Queensland and Australian quick Ray Lindwall.
Allan Border Field has hosted international men’s and women’s touring games featuring Pakistan, the West Indies, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa, Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates and England.
Cricket Australia has based its Academy program next to the venue since 2004, with the National Cricket Centre opening in November 2013 to fulfil its role as Cricket Australia’s training and sports science hub.
Allan Border Field will host Preparation Hub matches for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, while The Gabba will host four ICC Men's T20 World Cup fixtures. Tickets are on sale now!
ABOUT BRISBANE
Australia’s New World City and Queensland’s capital is a burgeoning tourism destination, constantly evolving with new venues and experiences. Visitors will discover lively precincts with world-class restaurants, museums, galleries, vibrant outdoor venues, beautiful parklands, eclectic bars, boutiques and high-end shopping.
Brisbane has an ever-expanding events scene, with exclusive shows, significant international exhibitions and major sporting events. Visitors can enjoy Brisbane’s enviable outdoor climate by exploring the city centre with a free Brisbane Greeters walking tour, join a bicycle tour or relaxing river cruise – or take to the skies with a hot air balloon experience.
Highlights include feeding wild dolphins at Tangalooma Island Resort or cuddling koalas and hand-feeding kangaroos at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. The second- and third-largest sand islands in the world – North Stradbroke and Moreton Islands – provide two of the best land-based whale-watching vantage points along the Australian coast during the winter months, while World Heritage-listed rainforests are within 90 minutes of the city.
To complement the city’s famous outdoor lifestyle and sub-tropical climate, Brisbane’s proximity to fresh produce brings food from the region’s paddocks to your plate. Chefs from around the world move to the city to take advantage of its diverse gastronomic scene. With an array of award-winning restaurants and bars, discover Brisbane’s culinary precincts including the Eagle Street Pier, James Street and South Bank’s River Quay.
Brisbane is a safe and welcoming city full of friendly, helpful people ready to make visitors welcome. To find out where to eat, drink, shop, stay and play, go to: visitbrisbane.com.au
