The RNA has put its hand up as a replacement to host professional cricket and AFL matches while the Gabba gets its Olympic facelift.
The Ekka’s cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 threat had cost the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland an estimated $4 million in lost revenue.
The Main Arena at the Brisbane Showgrounds is no stranger to the big stage having hosted Sir Donald Bradman’s Test cricket debut as well as more than 100 years of history in football and cricket.