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QSAC

Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, QMA's home venue and primary competition arena in Nathan.

QSAC is owned and operated by the Queensland Government through Stadiums Queensland. QMA hires this facility for sanctioned competition and training. We do not manage or maintain it. For venue access outside QMA events, facility conditions, or general enquiries, please contact the venue operator directly.

About the venue

QSAC is Queensland Masters Athletics' home base and the primary Brisbane venue for our sanctioned meets throughout the season. The Main Stadium was built as QEII Stadium for the 1982 Commonwealth Games, it remains one of the state's premier athletics facilities.

The venue has two tracks. The main arena (also known as Main Stadium) offers a full 400m synthetic track with complete field-event infrastructure. The adjacent former warm-up track is referred to as the State Athletic Facility (SAF). When vsiting QSAC confirm if your event is in the Main Stadium or the SAF.

Address

Kessells Road, Nathan QLD 4111

Track

10 lane World Athletics Class 2 track

Warm-up track

Yes, adjacent secondary track

Field events

All jumps and throws

Parking

On-site, free most event days

Public transport

Translink Bus

Facilities

Tracks

Main Stadium has a 400m ten lane Rekortan track (undergoing resurfacing in 2026). SAF has a World Athletics Class 2 ten lane Rekortan track, resurfaced 2025-2026. Sprints, middle distance, hurdles and relays all catered for. Photo finish facilities.

Jumps

Long jump and triple jump runways, high jump aprons, and a pole vault runway with landing system.

Throws

Shot put circles, discus and hammer cage, and javelin runways on the infield and surrounds.

Getting there

By car: Kessells Road, Nathan. On-site parking is available and is free on most QMA event days. (Restrictions sometimes apply if another major event is held the same day.)

Public transport: Bus stops near QSAC are located on Mains Road Park and Ride and Kessels Road stop 57.

Check the competition calendar for the specific entry and arena in use on each meet day.

See you on the track.

Check the competition calendar and register for your next meet at QSAC.

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