The University of Queensland,
Building 25, Union Rd,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
We’re always working to make your sporting experience a great one at UQ Sport, but unfortunately weather events and unforeseen things happen!
You can stay up to date with the latest disruptions to our facilities below. Here, we’ll keep you informed on what’s happening now and in the future!
The University of Queensland,
Building 25, Union Rd,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
Bookings will be unavailable during this time, however available shortly after the maintenance is completed.
(UPDATED: 9:00am, Friday 11 July 2025)
The 50m pool will be closed on Saturday 12 July from 12:30pm – 5pm for algae treatment.
(UPDATED: 1:45pm, Tuesday 8 July 2025)
The UQ Sport Athletics Centre, Fields 6 & 7 and the Beach Volleyball courts will be closed to public between Wednesday 9 July – Friday 11 July. These works are part of an upgrade to the lighting at Field 7.
As a result, these areas will not be operational on these days. UQ Athletics Centre training operations will be cancelled on the impacted days.
There is no pedestrian or vehicle access to the affected areas during these times.
(UPDATED: 9:30am, Thursday 16 October 2025)
The 25m Pool is currently closed due to a technical failure. Our team aims to get the pool back online for this afternoon.
We apologise for the late notice and appreciate your understanding as we work quickly to restore this pool.
(UPDATED: 3:00pm, Monday 24 November 2025)
As of Monday 24 November at 3:00pm, our Aquatic, Athletics and Tennis Centre is temporarily closed for the safety of our customers during this severe storm.
Please follow staff directions as normal. Thank you for your patience and stay safe during this severe storm.
(UPDATED: 9:00am, Thursday 27 November 2025)
The UQ Sport Aquatic Centre will be closed from Monday 1 December – Sunday 14 December 2025 to complete essential maintenance and upgrade works.
These works will deliver long-term benefits to all pool users. When the Aquatic Centre reopens, you can expect:
+ New pumps for both pools and filtration systems overhaul to support water quality
+ Improved accuracy and reliability of pool temperatures with a new 25m pool heater system
+ Refreshed changerooms featuring non-slip flooring and freshly painted walls.
We look forward to welcoming the pool community back to an improved Aquatic Centre on Monday 15 December.
(UPDATED: 8:30am, Friday 7 November 2025)
From Monday 10 November to early 2026, areas of the UQ Sport Athletics Centre will be closed for scheduled refurbishment works.
The athletics track and outdoor training facilities will remain open to the community throughout this period.
The grandstand, function room, administration office, canteen, and accessible toilets will be closed for refurbishment.
(UPDATED: 2:30pm, Thursday 21 August 2025)
Please be advised, the Gatton Aquatic Centre opening hours will be adjusted due to ongoing maintenance. Please see updated opening hours below:
Monday – Friday: 5:45am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5:30pm
The opening hours for the Fitness Centre remain unchanged.
(UPDATED: 2:30pm, Tuesday 3 September 2024)
Please be advised the surface of the Gatton Outdoor Courts is uneven. By using these courts, users acknowledge they are doing so at their own risk.
UQ Sport reinvests all profits into services, facilities, and programs, and is supported by funding from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to benefit UQ students.
UQ Sport Ltd is a division of UQ Holdings.
