Allan Border Field in Albion will once again host the annual Goodwill Cricket Cup on 7 February, bringing together police, multicultural communities and cricket enthusiasts for a cause that extends far beyond the boundary rope.
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What’s On
The free community event kicks off at 11am with a cricket match between the Institute for Australia-India Engagement, Brisbane (South Asia) XI and the Queensland Police Service cricket team. The match takes place at Allan Border Field, located at 1 Greg Chappell Street, Albion, on the same ground that regularly hosts Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat fixtures.
Gates open to all community members, with organisers emphasising that families and supporters are especially welcome to enjoy a fun, family-friendly day out. Spectators can watch the cricket, connect with police and community leaders, and stand together in solidarity against domestic and family violence.
More Than Just Cricket
According to Queensland Police’s Brisbane North command, the Goodwill Cup champions awareness of domestic and family violence, promoting the powerful message: break the silence, end the violence. The annual fixture brings together multicultural communities, police and representatives from state and federal government agencies to promote community engagement, inclusion and connection across Brisbane’s northern suburbs.
Inspector Wayne Clayton will join the QPS cricket team and local police officers at the event, reinforcing the service’s ongoing commitment to strong community partnerships. The Institute for Australia-India Engagement, a Brisbane-based organisation dedicated to strengthening Australia-India relations through research, policy dialogue and community engagement, has partnered with Queensland Police to organise the fixture.
Community Connections
For families attending, the day promises multiple opportunities for engagement beyond watching the match. Community members will be able to meet representatives from the QPS recruitment team. Multicultural Police Liaison Officers will also be on hand.
Cricket enthusiasts may also get the chance to meet former Australian international cricket legends who are expected to attend the event.
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a variety of South Asian food trucks and refreshment vendors, ensuring authentic cuisine is available for purchase. The food offerings reflect the multicultural character of the event.
The venue itself holds special significance within Australian cricket. Allan Border Field forms part of the National Cricket Campus and has been upgraded to international standard over recent years. The facility has hosted Women’s Twenty20 International matches and Sheffield Shield finals, with major fixtures drawing crowds exceeding 10,000 spectators.
Why It Matters
Queensland Police encourages local residents from Ascot, Albion and surrounding suburbs to attend this free event, emphasising that community participation sends a strong message of solidarity against domestic and family violence. The Goodwill Cup demonstrates how sport can serve as a unifying force, bringing together diverse communities around shared values of respect, inclusion and the rejection of violence in all its forms.
In a region as culturally diverse as Brisbane’s northern suburbs, events like the Goodwill Cup create important spaces for connection, conversation and collective action on issues that affect all communities. The combination of cricket, culture and community engagement makes this an event worth attending, whether you’re a cricket fan, a family looking for a weekend activity, or someone who wants to support the important cause at the heart of the day.
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The Goodwill Cricket Cup takes place on 7 February at Allan Border Field, 1 Greg Chappell Street, Albion. Entry is free. The match begins at 11am.
Published 20-January-2026
