Gold Coast Sports Precinct

The Gold Coast Sports Precinct was the centrepiece of the 2018 Commonwealth Games and is home to three premier venues – Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium and People First Stadium. With Alabaster fields, elite AFL and NRL facilities and ample secure parking, the precinct offers outstanding flexibility for sport and entertainment. Ideal for large-scale outdoor events, it's the perfect destination for car shows, markets, outdoor sports competitions and event activations.

Hire options

Choose from our flexible hire options to suit your needs.

NRL Sporting field

Elite NRL field

A premier, regulation-sized rugby league field, purpose-built for elite training and high-performance competition.

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AFL Sport Fields from above

Elite AFL field

A world-class, full-sized regulation AFL oval, tailored for high performance training.

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Alabaster Fields view from above

Alabaster Fields

Nine multipurpose sports fields, perfect for community games, training, and events, with ample parking and amenities

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Features

Enjoy an adaptable space designed for sports and events. Whatever you’re planning, this venue delivers the flexibility and features to make it happen.

Drone view of all the fields including the Gold Coast Sports Leisure Centre and People First Stadium

Central location

The road inside the Gold Coast Sports Leisure Centre

Accessible friendly facilities

A player standing underneath the goals

Multi-use sport fields

Green social area during an event

Open and spacious activation areas

Team players runing on the field

Elite and community field hire

Parking spaces from an aerial view

Extensive parking – 1500 car parks

We are ready to host your next event

From sports to exhibitions and everything in between, Gold Coast Sports Precinct offers endless possibilities. Enquire online today and our team will help you create an unforgettable experience.

Hire details

Whether you're hosting a professional competition or a local sports event, our sports fields cater to all levels of play.

Our elite sports fields are perfect for high-performance training and camps, while the community sports fields are ideal for local teams undertaking recreational activities or tournaments. Both options feature top-quality surfaces, ample space, and full amenities to ensure a seamless experience.

NRL

A premier field designed to meet the standards of professional sports codes. With a top-quality, regulation-sized playing surface, this field offers exceptional turf for elite-level training and competition.

  • International standard rugby league posts
  • Field size: 100m x 68m with 6m in-goals
  • Playing surface: 10,000m2 (1 hectare)
  • Maximum playing surface: 100m x 68m with 7m in goals
  • Multipurpose field (rugby league, touch, rugby union, soccer)
  • Fresh line-marking
  • Secured and out-of-view for private trainings

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An NRL player runing with the ball

Hire pricing

Table with 3 columns – hire option, Elite NRL field fee, Elite AFL field fee
Options full fee concession type
Monday to Sunday, Off peak $161.00 $96.60
Monday to Sunday, Peak (from 4pm) $202.00 $121.20
Public holidays (all day) $219.00 $131.40

Please note:

  • Elite NRL field does not have lighting and is suitable for daytime use only.
  • Full fee and concession type charges are based on hirer's ABN entity types.
  • Field hire bookings are subject to availability.
  • Fees to be paid prior to using the fields.
  • We are a cashless venue. We accept Eftpos only.
  • To book a court for exclusive use contact our bookings team on 07 5581 7082.

AFL

Offering a world-class playing surface, designed to meet the highest standards for professional training and competitions. Whether it's elite-level AFL practice before matches or elite team training sessions, this field provides a premier venue.

  • Full-sized, regulation AFL oval
  • Premium turf
  • Field lighting
  • Nearby amenities
  • Line-marking services for mulit-purpose use

Make an enquiry

Corner view of the AFL field

Hire pricing

Table with 3 columns – hire option, Elite NRL field fee, Elite AFL field fee
Options full fee concession type
Monday to Sunday, Off peak $322.00 $128.80
Monday to Sunday, Peak (from 4pm) $404.00 $242.40
Public holidays (all day) $438.00 $262.80

Please note:

  • Fees include lighting after 4pm.
  • Full fee and concession type charges are based on hirer's ABN entity types.
  • Field hire bookings are subject to availability.
  • Fees to be paid prior to using the fields.
  • We are a cashless venue. We accept Eftpos only.
  • To book a court for exclusive use contact our bookings team on 07 5581 7082.

Alabaster

Nine community fields that offer a versatile, well-maintained space for local sports teams and recreational activities. Ideal for grassroots games, training sessions, and community events. These fields feature quality turf, ample space, and accessible amenities to support a wide range of sports.

  • Alabaster West – features 3 multipurpose fields and 90 carparks.
  • Alabaster East – features 6 multipurpose fields and 680 carparks.

Make an enquiry

Alabaster East and West Fields

Hire pricing

Table with 3 columns – hire option, commercial fee, non-commercial fee
Options full fee concession type
Monday to Friday, Off peak $67.00 $40.20
Monday to Friday, Peak (from 4pm) $110.00 $66.00
Saturday and Sunday (all day) $67.00 $40.20
Public holidays (all day) $158.00 $94.80

Please note:

  • Fees include lighting after 4pm (excludes Alabaster East sports fields).
  • Full fee and concession type charges are based on hirer's ABN entity types.
  • Field hire bookings are subject to availability.
  • Fees to be paid prior to using the fields.
  • We are a cashless venue. We accept Eftpos only.
  • To book a court for exclusive use contact our bookings team on 07 5581 7082.

BMX

Gold Coast Sports Precinct is home to AusCycling's National Centre of Excellence for BMX Freestyle, featuring an outdoor National Freestyle BMX Park and an indoor BMX Freestyle National Training Centre within Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium.

For any enquiries relating to the BMX Freestyle facilities, please contact AusCycling at 1300 137 397.

  • National BMX Freestyle Park
  • Configurable setup with up to four distinct courses
  • Quarter pipes, big spine, fat spine, box jump, half bowl, transfers and 5.2 m high walls
  • Training centre with foam pits and resi‑mats
  • Supports elite athlete development
BMX U ramps Freestyle Park

People First Stadium

People First Stadium is a modern, multi-purpose arena on the Gold Coast. The venue holds 27,500 people, with temporary expansions up to 40,000 for major events.

Home of the Gold Coast SUNS AFL and AFLW teams, the stadium also hosts a range of world-class concerts and cricket events year-round.

For more information please visit People First Stadium website

People First Stadium was formerly known as Carrara Stadium, Metricon Stadium and Heritage Bank Stadium.

People First Stadium aerial view
    

What's on at the centre

The centre hosts a range of activities including sporting events, expos, workshops, meetings and performances.

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Maps

If you are looking to host a sporting event, our venue has the following layouts:

Cashless payments

Please note that cash is not accepted at the Gold Coast Sports Precinct. Payment can be made by debit or credit card, Mastercard or Visa.

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Hours

  • Sunday
    • 07:00 AM–10:30 PM
  • Monday
    • 07:00 AM–10:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 07:00 AM–10:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 07:00 AM–10:30 PM
  • Thursday
    • 07:00 AM–10:30 PM
  • Friday
    • 07:00 AM–10:30 PM
  • Saturday
    • 07:00 AM–10:30 PM

Booking office 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday–Friday
Booking dependant and subject to change.
Call our bookings office for more information.

Contact details

majorvenues@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
07 5581 7082

Location

Gold Coast Sports Precinct, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara 4211  
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