10 YEARS IN THE MAKING
man Lawrence Lancinci turn the first sod of the Townsville Stadium.
SEPTEMBER 2018
The first of the seating platforms are put in place at the stadium.
MAY 2019
Construction of the stadium passes the halfway mark.
JUNE 2019
The North Queensland Stadium is originally launched alongside an announcement that Sir Elton John will bring his final world tour to Townsville on February 29.
The installation of the roof begins.
SEPTEMBER 2019
The first of the 25,000 seats is installed at the stadium. Premier Palaszczuk and Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston put the first seat in together. DECEMBER 2019
Queensland Country Bank is officially announced as holding the naming rights for six years.
JANUARY 2020
The grass is installed at the new stadium, including certain sections from the old 1300SMILES Stadium ground.
FEBRUARY 2020
Music legend Elton John plays at the stadium.
MARCH 2020
Cowboys play their first home game in the new stadium against the Broncos.
Cowboys play their first game of NRL in front of no crowd as the pandemic hits.
JUNE 2020
Cowboys fans return to the stadium as stadiums are allowed to have 2000 people through the gates.
AUGUST 2020
Tim Tszyu and Jeff Horn battle it out at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
FEBRUARY 2021
The NRL All Stars game is played at the stadium.
MAY 2021
The NRL announces it will host Origin Game One in Townsville, following a fourth Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne
JUNE 2021
Historic moment, as Origin Game One is played in Townsville.
JULY 2021
Oceania Rugby Sevens Challenge to be played at the stadium.
Australian artist Tones and I will headline the Tropic Sounds festival.
NOVEMBER 2021
Rock legends KISS will play the stadium.