The Gabba
The Gabba: A Historical Overview The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba, is a major sports stadium located in the suburb of Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia[1]. The Gabba has a rich history, hosting a variety of sports and events over the years, and is currently undergoing significant redevelopment in preparation for the 2032 Summer Olympics[3][10]. ### Early History Before the establishment of the Gabba, the land it sits on was a chain of waterholes that flowed westerly through to where Clarence Corner now sits[4]. The waterholes were drained in 1889, and the first game of cricket was played in 1896[4]. The Gabba has hosted a variety of sports and events over the years, including athletics, Australian rules football, baseball, concerts, cricket, cycling, rugby league, rugby union, Association football, and pony and greyhound racing[1]. The Gabba was also the official home ground for the Brisbane Bears from 1993 to 1996 and has been the home of th...