At a glance
- When
- Sheffield Shield, Queensland Bulls v Tasmania: Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 November 2026; gates 9:25am, start 10am each day. One Day Cup, Bulls v Tasmania: Monday 16 November, gates 9:25am, start 10am
- Where
- The Gabba, Woolloongabba
- Cost
- Entry is free, via Gate 5 only, according to the venue
- Travel
- The venue says there will be no special event transport for these matches, and its FAQs say free public transport is not included for Sheffield Shield matches that do not need a ticket
- Parking
- No public parking at The Gabba; 15-minute limits apply on most surrounding streets on event days
- Who it’s for
- Anyone dropping in to watch domestic cricket
- What to do now
- Plan to arrive by public transport, bring a card (the venue is cashless) and leave large bags at home
- Last checked
- Monday 9 November 2026, against the venue’s nine match pages and its FAQs, Getting Here and Parking pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Whether Day 4 or the One Day Cup will be affected by weather or an early finish, which the venue does not address
You can watch Queensland Bulls v Tasmania at The Gabba for free from Wednesday 11 November, with play starting at 10am and entry through Gate 5 only. The venue says there will be no special event transport, and there is no public parking, so most people will need to plan their own trip.
This guide uses The Gabba’s nine event pages for the Bulls’ home matches this season and its Frequently Asked Questions, Getting Here and Parking pages, all read on Monday 9 November 2026 (the three general pages on Sunday 8 November). Our wider guide to the venue’s rules and travel options covers the Gabba on bigger event days. Brisbane is on Queensland time (AEST, UTC+10), which has no daylight saving.
When are the Bulls playing at The Gabba?
The venue lists two series in the next few months. The venue’s pages show these dates and times.
| Date | Match | Gates open | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Sheffield Shield, v Tasmania, Day 1 | 9:25am | 10:00am |
| Thu 12 Nov 2026 | Sheffield Shield, v Tasmania, Day 2 | 9:25am | 10:00am |
| Fri 13 Nov 2026 | Sheffield Shield, v Tasmania, Day 3 | 9:25am | 10:00am |
| Sat 14 Nov 2026 | Sheffield Shield, v Tasmania, Day 4 | 9:25am | 10:00am |
| Mon 16 Nov 2026 | One Day Cup, v Tasmania | 9:25am | 10:00am |
| Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Sheffield Shield, v Western Australia, Day 1 | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Tue 9 Feb 2027 | Sheffield Shield, v Western Australia, Day 2 | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Wed 10 Feb 2027 | Sheffield Shield, v Western Australia, Day 3 | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
| Thu 11 Feb 2027 | Sheffield Shield, v Western Australia, Day 4 | 1:30pm | 2:00pm |
The One Day Cup page says the competition returns to The Gabba for the 2026-27 domestic season. Each page describes the match as the premier first-class competition against the Tasmania or Western Australia men’s team, and the One Day Cup page repeats that wording even though a One Day Cup match is a one-day game.
Do I need a ticket?
No. Every one of the nine pages says entry is free and via Gate 5 only. That fits the venue’s FAQs, which say free public transport is not included for Sheffield Shield matches and other cricket or AFL matches that do not require a ticket. The venue’s usual ticketing rules for paid events do not apply here, so you do not need to buy through Ticketek.
How do I get to The Gabba?
The venue says there will be no special event transport for these matches. That means the free event shuttles that run on major event days will not run, and, because no ticket is needed, there is no ticket-based free travel either, so normal Translink fares apply. Translink’s journey planner is the place to plan the trip, and the venue lists Translink’s number, 13 12 30.
The Gabba’s Getting Here page says the Woolloongabba busway station is the transport hub and that access to Main Street from the train station is by footpath from platform 1 only outside major events, because the footpath from platform 2 is closed for Cross River Rail construction. A pedestrian overpass with lift and stair access is also available. The FAQs say Woolloongabba bus station sits next to Gate 2, but your entry for these matches is Gate 5, so allow time to walk around the ground.
Can I park nearby?
No. The Getting Here page says there is no public parking at The Gabba, and the Parking page says fifteen-minute limits apply across most of the surrounding traffic area on event days. The FAQs give the limit hours as 7:00am to 10:00pm and describe them as covering the standard cricket and AFL season. Check the signs on the street before you leave a car, and the Brisbane City Council website for the restrictions. If you need to be dropped off or collected, the venue lists drop-off points on Princess Street, Potts Street and Hubert Street, and Linton Street near Duke Street for accessibility drop-off.
| Question | What the venue says |
|---|---|
| Where do I enter? | Gate 5 only |
| Free event transport? | None for these matches |
| Public parking? | None |
| Street parking? | 15-minute limits across most of the area on event days |
| Drop-off points | Princess, Potts and Hubert Streets |
| Taxi rank | Ipswich Road (FAQs) |
What can I bring in?
The match pages list three rules: bags must be smaller than 40cm by 40cm and must fit under your seat, with the venue suggesting you leave the bag at home for faster entry; the venue is cashless, so bring a card for every purchase; and smoking, including vaping, is prohibited at all times, with offenders evicted immediately. The FAQs add that homemade food in a non-glass container, a factory-sealed water bottle up to 1.25L and tea or coffee in a thermos are allowed, while alcohol and food from commercial outlets are not, and that umbrellas are allowed but cannot be raised in the venue. Flags up to 1.5m by 1.5m with poles no thicker than 2cm are allowed if they carry no offensive or political messages.
Where do I eat?
The Day 2 page says the Simply Delicious outlet in Section 236 will be the available food option during Sheffield events. The other match pages do not say which outlets are open, so we cannot confirm food for the other days. Because the Gabba is cashless, take a card.
What about the weather?
The Gabba is an open-air ground. Under the FAQs, an event may be delayed in bad weather and the decision is made by the club or promoter, and the venue says to check its Facebook page for updates. It suggests a jacket or poncho in case of rain.
Is there help for accessibility?
The venue’s pages disagree slightly. The FAQs say there is no accessible parking and only an accessible drop-off on Duke Street opposite Gate 5; the Getting Here and Parking pages say the drop-off is on Linton Street near Duke Street, with limited accessible parking across from Gate 5 on Duke Street for people with a disability parking permit, first come, first served. Check with the venue on 1300 843 422 before you go. The FAQs add that all designated accessible seating is reached without stairs or by lift.
Sources
- The Gabba: Queensland Bulls v Tasmania Day 1 and the Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and One Day Cup pages (read 9 November 2026)
- The Gabba: Queensland Bulls v Western Australia Day 1 and the Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4 pages (read 9 November 2026)
- The Gabba: What’s On (read 9 November 2026)
- The Gabba: Frequently Asked Questions (read 8 November 2026)
- The Gabba: Getting Here (read 8 November 2026)
- The Gabba: Parking (read 8 November 2026)
Featured image: Test match cricket at the Gabba, December 2014 (photo: Rae Allen / CC BY 2.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with The Gabba, Stadiums Queensland, Cricket Queensland, Tasmania Cricket or Translink. Times and rules can change; check the venue’s match pages before you go.