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The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba, is located in Brisbane, Australia. The current capacity of Brisbane Cricket Ground is 42,000, though after renovations it will hold 50,000 spectators for the 2032 Olympic Games, where it will be used for Athletics along with the Opening and Closing ceremonies.

Major Events Held

Here are just some of the major events that have been held at the Brisbane Cricket Ground:

• 1960 - Australia and West Indies Test match ended in a memorable and rare tie.
• 1982 - AFL exhibition match as part of the Commonwealth Games
• 2020 - AFL grand final
• 2022 - T20 World Cup
• 2032 - Olympic Games.

Trivia

• The name "Gabba" comes from the full name of the suburb the stadium is located in, Woolloongabba.
• The largest crowd at the stadium was 60,000 for Adele Live in 2017.

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