Magic Round is set to remain in Brisbane until at least 2027, with the Queensland capital beating out several bids from other cities.
Ahead of the fifth instalment of Magic Round, Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys held a press conference outside Suncorp Stadium to announce the new deal.
“It’s our pleasure to announce today’s extension,” V’landys told reporters.
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“In anything you do, you need good partners and need people to get in the trenches with you. There has never been anyone better than the Queensland Government.
They were there for us during Covid, they were there for us when we needed them for the Grand Final, they were there for Magic Round.”
V’landys then gave Brisbane a lighthearted dig, revealing they weren’t the highest bidder.
“It was a very easy decision for us. Although they screwed us on price and weren’t the highest bidder, we had no option because there’s only one Caxton Street,” V’landys quipped.
“It’s a very good investment for the Queensland Government. It’s not just about Magic round. It’s about business and about commercial return.
“40% of the audience comes from interstate which is remarkable.”
When asked which other cities bid for Magic Round, V’landys preferred to keep that information confidential.
“I think I should leave that in confidence because no one likes losing so I don’t want to announce that,” he said.
Source Agencies
