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Alerts

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!

UQ Sport

The University of Queensland,
Building 25, Union Rd,
St Lucia, Qld 4067

Current Alerts

Booking System – Scheduled Maintenance 

(UPDATED: 1:30pm, Monday 12 January 2026)

Please be advised, our booking system will undergo scheduled maintenance from 8:30pm Monday 12 January – 12am Tuesday 13 January. 

Bookings will be unavailable during this time, however available shortly after the maintenance is completed. 

Sporting Field 7 and Athletics Track Closures – Lighting Works

(UPDATED: 1:45pm, Tuesday 8 July 2025)

Lighting works for Athletics Centre, Field 7, Field 6 and Beach Volleyball Courts

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. 

St Lucia Aquatic Centre – 25m Pool Closed

(UPDATED: 9:30am, Thursday 16 October 2025)

25m Pool temporarily closed

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.

St Lucia Campus – temporarily closed for storms

(UPDATED: 3:00pm, Monday 24 November 2025)

Weather Update

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.

Aquatic Centre – 50m pool closed for private booking

(UPDATED: 1:00pm, Friday 9 January 2026)

The 50m pool will be closed to the public on Sunday 11 January from 3:30pm – 5:30pm for a private booking.

The 25m pool will remain open for lap swimming. We apologise for any inconvenience.  

Aquatic Centre – 50m Pool Closed

(UPDATED: 8:00am, Tuesday 27 January 2026)

Please be advised, the 50m pool will be closed on Tuesday 27 January from 9am for urgent maintenance. The 25m pool remains open for swimming. 

We apologise for any inconvenience, and are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.   

Aquatic Centre – 50m and 25m Pool Closed

(UPDATED: 2:00pm, Monday 7 January 2026)

The 50m and 25m pools will be closed on Saturday 14 February from 12:30pm – 5pm for a UQ Swimming Club meet.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Both pools will operate as normal on Sunday 15 February.  

Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre – Power Outage

(UPDATED: 7:30am, Tuesday 24 February 2026)

There will be a planned power outage at the Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre on Tuesday 24 February from 8:30 – 11:30am. The Aquatic Centre will be closed during this time. The Fitness Centre will remain open, however some gym equipment will be unavailable. 

Gatton Outdoor Courts – safety notice

(UPDATED: 2:30pm, Tuesday 3 September 2024)

Gatton Outdoor Courts Uneven Surface 

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. 

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