Queensland Country Bank Stadium Seating Map (North Queensland Stadium): Bays, Gates and Best Seats
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, listed as North Queensland Stadium for Rugby World Cup 2027, is Townsville’s 25,000-seat rectangular ground. It is home to the North Queensland Cowboys and hosts concerts throughout the year. Find your bay and gate below, then compare Categories 1–4 on the interactive map for four RWC 2027 pool matches, all evening kick-offs.
Schematic map by GoalTickets, not to scale. Category areas shown as published for Chile v Hong Kong China (9 October 2027) on the official ticketing site on 1 October 2026; layouts can change by match. Your ticket shows your exact section.
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Browse Townsville RWC 2027 TicketsQueensland Country Bank Stadium = North Queensland Stadium. One venue at 2 Pride Close, Railway Estate, a short walk over Lowths Bridge from the Townsville CBD. It opened in 2020 as North Queensland Stadium and carries the Queensland Country Bank name commercially; Rugby World Cup 2027 uses the clean name North Queensland Stadium. Locals call it QCB Stadium or "the Cowboys' ground".
Queensland Country Bank Stadium bays, levels and gates
This layout applies to every event at the stadium (Cowboys NRL, concerts and rugby), not just Rugby World Cup 2027. Seats are located by bay and aisle, and the first digit of the bay is the level: 1xx bays are Level 1, the lower ring, and 2xx bays are Level 2. The pitch runs north–south. The Western Grandstand (with the players’ tunnels and private suites) and the Eastern Grandstand are the sidelines. The Southern Grandstand and the Northern terrace are the ends.
| Level | Bays | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 100–139, a full lower ring | On the official map: 101–112 in the Western Grandstand, 113–122 at the northern end, 123–129 in the Eastern Grandstand and 130–139 in the Southern Grandstand, with bay 100 at the south-west corner. The team tunnels are in the Western Grandstand, between bays 104 and 105 (away) and 108 and 109 (home). |
| Level 2 | 201–214 (west), 222–231 (east), 232–242 (south) | Upper tier on three sides. There is no Level 2 at the northern end, and bays 210–214 are boxes. |
| Western Grandstand upper | Sections in the 300s and 400s | Premium seating either side of the private suites. |
- Gates: your ticket names your entry gate, and for some concerts it is the only gate you can use. Gate A is at the northern end, about 250 m from Lowths Bridge, with a box office and cloakroom. Gates D and E are at the southern end: Gate D has the other box office and is closest to the park-and-ride shuttle stop, and Gate E is about 600 m from the Little Fletcher pedestrian bridge. Gate G is on the Western Grandstand side. Some gates open only for concerts.
- Roof: the venue says its horseshoe-shaped roof shades about 75% of seats, and the further back you sit within a stand, the less exposed you are.
- Accessible seating: wheelchair seating is at the rear of Level 1 all the way round and in the Western Grandstand upper sections, with a clear path from your entry gate. Book through Ticketmaster Accessible Seating (1300 446 925). Companion Card holders may be eligible for a free companion ticket. There is a Changing Places facility on the Level 1 concourse (north-west corner) and a Quiet Room on the western side of Level 1.
- Alcohol-free and family areas: unlicensed (alcohol-free) seating may be offered, depending on the event. The venue does not designate permanent family or members’ zones.
Sources: Queensland Country Bank Stadium’s official interactive and accessible venue maps, FAQs, getting-here, accessibility and history pages. Bay ranges by side are read from the official map. Allocations can change for individual events, so always follow your ticket. Free to embed: our Queensland Country Bank Stadium RWC 2027 seating chart (with credit link).
Best seats for rugby at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Short answer: Queensland Country Bank Stadium is a modern, compact rectangular ground built for rugby league, so every one of its 25,000 seats is close to the pitch and steeply raked. The best seats for rugby are the lower-tier sideline sections in the western and eastern stands between the 22s, as close to halfway as possible — Category 1 on the map. Category 2 sideline seats a few sections further out are the best value; Category 4 behind the posts is the cheapest way in and, with all four matches kicking off at 20:15, sun is never a factor.
| Category | Where it is | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lower tier, western and eastern sidelines, the central blocks either side of halfway | Widest view of the pitch, level with the halfway line, front rows only metres from the touchline. The seat to buy for Tonga v Zimbabwe and Spain v Canada. |
| Category 2 | Sideline blocks toward the 22s, plus the central rows of the upper sideline tier | Same head-on angle a little further from halfway or one tier up. Best price-to-view ratio at QCB Stadium. |
| Category 3 | The corners and the outer upper-tier sideline sections | Elevated view of the full pitch and both backlines; corner seats sit right on one try line. |
| Category 4 | Behind the posts at the northern and southern ends | Straight behind the goal kicks and close to tries at your end — the most affordable way into a Rugby World Cup match in North Queensland. The low northern end frames the city skyline. |
Sideline or behind the posts?
Sideline (Categories 1–2) to read the game; behind the posts (Category 4) for atmosphere and price. Because the ground is compact and steep, the upper sideline tier (Category 3) is closer to the action than upper-tier seats at any of the big-city venues.
Sun, shade and rain
- Roof: the signature Pandanus-leaf roof shades about 75% of seats (venue figure) and is engineered for cyclonic winds. The stadium is open-air, so front rows and the ends can still catch wind-blown rain.
- Kick-offs: all four Rugby World Cup 2027 matches here start at 20:15, well after sunset — there is no sun or glare to plan around. Choose on view and price alone.
- Weather: October is the start of Townsville's build-up to the wet season: evenings are warm (around 22–25°C) and humid, and a short tropical shower is possible. A T-shirt is fine; a light rain jacket is a sensible back-up for the exposed front rows.
Rugby World Cup 2027 matches at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
North Queensland Stadium hosts four pool matches — its first ever Rugby World Cup games. Fixtures follow the official Rugby World Cup 2027 match schedule; kick-off times are Townsville local time (AEST, no daylight saving) and may change.
| Date | Kick-off (local) | Match | Stage | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 3 Oct 2027 | 20:15 | Georgia v Romania | Pool B | Tickets |
| Sat 9 Oct 2027 | 20:15 | Chile v Hong Kong China | Pool A | Tickets |
| Fri 15 Oct 2027 | 20:15 | Tonga v Zimbabwe | Pool F | Tickets |
| Sat 16 Oct 2027 | 20:15 | Spain v Canada | Pool C | Tickets |
See the full RWC 2027 fixtures, Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket prices by stage and our general sale guide.
Getting to Queensland Country Bank Stadium: transport, gates and bag rules
- Address: 2 Pride Close, Railway Estate QLD 4810 — immediately south of the Townsville CBD across Ross Creek.
- Walk: from Flinders Street in the city it is about 250 m over Lowths Bridge to Gate A, about 700 m via the Victoria Street Bridge and Central Park boardwalk, or about 600 m over the Little Fletcher pedestrian bridge to Gate E.
- Bus: the Townsville City bus hub on Ogden Street is about 550 m from the stadium. On event days free shuttles run between the Lou Litster Park park-and-ride and the stadium; normal fares apply on scheduled services.
- Driving: there is no on-site public parking on major event days — use the park-and-ride, city car parks or walk.
- Gates: your ticket names your entry gate. Gate A is at the northern end and Gates D and E at the southern end; box offices are at Gates A and D. Bags and patrons may be inspected or searched on entry.
- Bags and food: keep bags small enough to fit under your seat. Home-made food in non-glass containers is allowed; food and drink from commercial outlets is not, and alcohol cannot be brought in or taken out. The stadium is fully cashless with no ATMs on site.
- Tickets: GoalTickets delivers mobile tickets before match day; keep your phone charged for scanning at the gate.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium ticket categories explained
Category 1
Lower-tier sideline blocks in the western and eastern stands around halfway — at this compact rectangular ground the front rows are only metres from the touchline.
Category 2
Sideline sections toward the 22s and the central upper-tier sideline rows — the same head-on angle as Category 1 at a lower price.
Category 3
The corners and the outer upper-tier sideline sections — elevated views of the whole pitch, close to one try line.
Category 4
Behind the posts at the northern and southern ends — the cheapest seats in Townsville, with the city skyline behind the low northern end.
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Browse Townsville RWC 2027 Tickets →Queensland Country Bank Stadium FAQ: seating, gates and RWC 2027
Is Queensland Country Bank Stadium the same as North Queensland Stadium?
Yes. The stadium at Railway Estate, Townsville, was built as North Queensland Stadium and opened in February 2020 with Queensland Country Bank as naming-rights partner. Rugby World Cup 2027 lists it as North Queensland Stadium because tournament venues use clean names. It is the same 25,000-seat ground with the same seating map.
How are sections and bays numbered at Queensland Country Bank Stadium?
The stadium uses bays, and the first digit is the level. Level 1 bays 100 to 139 form the lower ring: 101 to 112 in the Western Grandstand, 113 to 122 at the northern end, 123 to 129 in the Eastern Grandstand and 130 to 139 in the Southern Grandstand. Level 2 bays are 201 to 214 (west), 222 to 231 (east) and 232 to 242 (south), with no Level 2 at the northern end. Sections in the 300s and 400s are premium seats in the Western Grandstand.
Which gate should I use at Queensland Country Bank Stadium?
Use the entry gate named on your ticket. Gate A is at the northern end, about 250 m from Lowths Bridge and the CBD, and has a box office. Gates D and E are at the southern end. Gate D has the other box office and is closest to the park-and-ride shuttle stop, and Gate E is about 600 m from the Little Fletcher pedestrian bridge. Gate G is on the Western Grandstand side.
Which Rugby World Cup 2027 matches are played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium?
Four pool matches, all kicking off at 20:15 local time: Georgia v Romania (Sun 3 Oct), Chile v Hong Kong China (Sat 9 Oct), Tonga v Zimbabwe (Fri 15 Oct) and Spain v Canada (Sat 16 Oct). They are Townsville's first ever Rugby World Cup fixtures.
What are the best seats at Queensland Country Bank Stadium for rugby?
Category 1 — the lower-tier sideline sections in the western and eastern stands closest to halfway — give the widest view, with front rows only metres from the touchline. Category 2 sideline seats are the best value, and because the ground is compact and steeply raked, even Category 3 upper-tier and Category 4 end seats feel close to the action.
Are seats at Queensland Country Bank Stadium under cover?
The Pandanus-leaf roof shades about 75% of seats, with the front rows and the ends the most exposed. All four RWC 2027 matches here are 20:15 evening kick-offs, so sun is not a factor; October evenings in Townsville are warm and humid with the chance of a short tropical shower.
How do I get to Queensland Country Bank Stadium and what can I bring in?
Walk from the CBD — about 250 m over Lowths Bridge to Gate A — or use the free event shuttles from the Lou Litster Park park-and-ride, because there is no on-site public parking. Enter via the gate named on your ticket; bags may be searched. Keep bags small enough to fit under your seat, bring only home-made food in non-glass containers, and note the venue is fully cashless.
How do I buy Queensland Country Bank Stadium Rugby World Cup 2027 tickets?
Choose your match from our Townsville collection, pick a category from this seating map, and check out. Tickets are delivered to your phone before the match, and the price you see is the final price with no hidden fees. Compare stages on our Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket prices page.