Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE GABBA’S SEATING CAPACITY?
The official seating capacity of The Gabba is 42,000.  In concert mode the venue can host up to 60,000 patrons.

HOW DO I BECOME A GABBA MEMBER?
If you’re looking for the best seat in the house, exclusive access to premium food and beverages and so much more, please visit our Gabba Members website or call 1300 THEGABBA (1300 843 422) and select 1 for Membership.

CAN I HIRE OUT A FUNCTION SPACE AT THE GABBA ON NON-EVENT DAYS?
Make your event one to remember and host it in one of our exclusive function rooms! The Gabba can be hired out for conferences, functions and events on non-game days. If you would like to find out more, please visit our Venue Functions page.

CAN I HIRE OUT THE GABBA FOR A PARTICULAR EVENT OR ACTIVITY?
The Gabba is capable of staging a wide range of small and large scale events, as well as activities such as film shoots, corporate days, product launches and more. To enquire about hiring the stadium, please visit our Stadium Hire page or Contact Us directly.

HOW DO I BOOK OR ENQUIRE ABOUT EVENT DAY CORPORATE PACKAGES?
All event day corporate packages are managed by the sporting club of the event you are attending. For corporate packages for home games at The Gabba, find the sporting club contacts here. For special events such as concerts, please contact the concert promoter directly.

CAN I SIT IN AND WATCH MY TEAM’S TRAINING SESSIONS?
Open training sessions are at the discretion of the team. For all enquiries regarding opening and closed training sessions, please contact your team directly.

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT CURTAIN RAISER INFORMATION AND UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE GABBA?
Find out what’s happening at The Gabba, including match day timings, on our What’s On page.

CAN I BRING CASH TO THE GABBA?
The Gabba is a cashless venue and as such credit and debit cards are the only payment option at the food and beverage outlets and merchandise outlets.

WHERE CAN I VIEW MY GATE ENTRY LOCATION?
Your entry gate can be found on your event ticket. Check out The Gabba Stadium Map to find your gate location, as well as transport information and drop off and pick up zones. 

CAN I SMOKE INSIDE THE GABBA?
The Gabba is a smoke-free venue. Patrons must exit the stadium if they wish to smoke. This includes e-cigarettes. Please ensure you keep your event ticket to be scanned upon exit and re-entry to the venue.

CAN I PURCHASE MERCHANDISE AT THE GABBA?
Selected merchandise will be available for purchase at The Gabba on event day.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN BAD WEATHER IS FORECAST FOR AN EVENT?
The Gabba is an outdoor, open-air facility. An event may be delayed if adverse weather is experienced, however, this decision is determined by the club or event promoter.  Patrons should check The Gabba’s Facebook for updated details and prepare for wet weather by bringing jackets or ponchos. Umbrellas are not permitted to be used inside the venue as they block the view of other patrons.

CAN I EXIT AND RE-ENTER THE GABBA DURING AN EVENT?
Pass Outs are permitted you will need to have your ticket scanned on exit and re-entry. 

WILL THERE BE ROAD CLOSURES AROUND THE GABBA DURING EVENTS?
Road closures will be in place around The Gabba during and after major events. Please follow directions given by Queensland Police, traffic controllers and traffic signs during these times. As traffic information becomes available we will update the Gabba Locals webpage, however for more information, please Contact Us directly. 

WILL THERE BE KICK TO KICK FIELD ACCESS AFTER ALL BRISBANE LIONS MATCHES AT THE GABBA?
Post-match AFL Kick to Kick is subject to venue management decision on the event day.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I EXPERIENCE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AT AN EVENT?
If patrons require assistance or experience anti-social behaviour, they can SMS The Gabba Assist Line on 0427 594 931. 

Patrons may be subject to wanding and bag checks prior to entering the venue. Please refer to our Conditions of Entry for a full list of permitted and prohibited items. 

WHAT FOOD AND DRINK CAN I BRING INTO THE GABBA?

Patrons are not permitted to bring food or beverage products from commercial outlets into the venue.  

Homemade food in a container (other than glass) is permitted. Water in a bottle with an unbroken factory seal (up to 1.25L) and tea and coffee in a thermos are permitted. Other liquids are not permitted. Otherwise, patrons can bring in empty water bottles which can be filled with water at the designated water stations in the venue.

Patrons in corporate areas are not permitted to bring in any food or beverages. Patrons will be asked to discard prior to entry. 

The stadium has a wide variety of food and beverage options. Learn more about Gabba here. 

It is a condition of the liquor licence that alcohol cannot be brought into the venue. 

CAN I BRING IN A BACKPACK?

For speed of entry, The Gabba encourages ticketed guests to not bring bags with them when visiting. However, bags are permitted inside The Gabba provided they are smaller than an A3 piece of paper (30cm by 40cm), bags larger than this size will not be permitted on entry. Larger bags can be checked into the free cloaking facilities located at Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 5 (Gabba Members only), Gate 7 and Gate 9 Match Day Offices.  

CAN I BRING IN AN ESKY?

Soft eskies are permitted so long as they fit under your seat and are within the permitted bag size limits (40cm x 40cm x 40cm). Hard eskies are not permitted into The Gabba.

CAN I BRING ICE PACKS IN MY SOFT ESKY?

You are permitted to bring in soft gel packs but no hard packs/bricks will be permitted.

CAN I BRING IN MY CAMERA?

Patrons are not permitted to bring in commercial cameras, video recorders, audio recorders, digital equipment, tripods and monopods. 

Unless expressly authorised by the content owner (for example, the hirer), patrons are not permitted to transmit, broadcast, sell, license or otherwise publish, disseminate or reproduce any recordings (including photographic, video or sound recordings) of the event they are attending.  The content owner reserves the right to confiscate or erase prohibited recording or images.  

Patrons are not permitted to take photographs or videos of other patrons where they are identifiable without their express consent.

CAN I BRING IN SPRAY ON SUNSCREEN?

Aerosol cans, including any aerosol spray on sunscreens, are not permitted inside the venue. However, sunscreen in non-aerosol pump containers and tubes are permitted.

CAN I BRING IN A POSTER, FLAG OR BANNER TO SUPPORT MY TEAM?

Flags or banners are permitted provided they do not contain offensive wording or political messages. Flags must be no larger than 1.5m x 1.5m, with poles no bigger than 2cm thickness.

ARE UMBRELLAS ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM?

Umbrellas are permitted but cannot be raised inside the venue as they block the view of other patrons. We recommend that you bring a jacket or poncho if rain is forecast.

CAN I BRING MY CHILD’S STROLLER INTO THE GABBA?

We encourage patrons to consider leaving their pram or push chair at home, However should you wish to bring your pram or push chair it must be collapsible and fit under your seat (either a single seat or within the group of seats of patrons attending the venue together).  The pram or push chair must remain there for the duration of the event. Prams or push chairs cannot be stored in aisles or walkways. This is to ensure prams do not create an obstruction in the seating area in the event of an emergency. Oversized prams unable to be stored under a single seat or within the group of seats of patrons attending the venue together must be stored in venue Cloak Rooms.

CAN I BRING HOT DRINKS INTO THE GABBA?

Thermoses containing tea and coffee are allowed. These may be checked by security due to liquor licencing requirements.

I HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT REQUIRES ME TO BRING IN SOMETHING ON THE PROHIBITED LIST. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you would like to bring in a prohibited item due to medical reasons, please contact us prior to attending the event on 1300 THEGABBA (1300 843 422) or info@thegabba.com.au.