Football Queensland Locks In Major BildGroup Partnership to Supercharge Facility Growth Statewide

Football Queensland has announced a major new partnership with BildGroup, a move expected to accelerate the upgrade of club facilities, changerooms, clubhouses and synthetic fields across the state. Building on the momentum of record infrastructure investment — and following BildGroup’s role as a Major Partner at the 2025 Queensland Football Convention in October – the alliance positions Queensland football for stronger long-term growth, improved standards, and better resources for clubs and communities.

Building for a successful future

With record levels of investment already secured, the alliance with BildGroup is another reflection of Football Queensland‘s commitment to providing its players and clubs with quality resources and facilities.

Furthermore, as the Official Infrastructure & Surfacing Partner, BildGroup will play a vital role in Football Queensland’s short and long-term future.

“We know that the improvement and upgrading of football facilities is crucial to supporting the ongoing growth of our game, and today’s announcement marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration with BildGroup designed to improve infrastructure planning and elevate facility standards statewide,” explained Football Queensland CEO, Robert Cavallucci.

“As an industry leader in construction, civil infrastructure and sporting surfaces with a commitment to innovation and improvement, BildGroup bring particular expertise in the construction of changerooms, club houses and synthetic fields through their specialist sports field construction business, TurfOne.”

Having already worked together at the 2025 Queensland Football Convention, at which BildGroup stood as a Major Partner, it is clear that both organisations enjoy a shared vision for the game.

A symbolic partnership

This is a collaboration founded on an essential principle: commitment to growth and development. It is not about building short-term or temporary improvements, but about laying the groundwork for a sustainable and exciting future for Football Queensland. .

“BildGroup is proud to partner with Football Queensland in a shared commitment to building strong foundations for the future of the game,” said BildGroup CEO, Stephen Hill.

“For us, this partnership is about more than infrastructure. It’s about supporting local communities and creating opportunities for players, volunteers and clubs to thrive.”

Although the team at BildGroup will be constructing high-quality facilities, leading specialised workshops and delivering online sessions, we must remember the importance of what we are witnessing.

With every blueprint approved, workshop delivered and surface installed, the partnership between BildGroup and Football Queensland will be a driving factor in football development statewide for years to come.

 

About BildGroup

BildGroup is a multi-disciplinary contractor with a strong presence across Australia. Founded in 1979, BildGroup has since grown its workforce and expertise to cover services in civil infrastructure, urban development, landscaping, sports field construction, road profiling and asphalt paving solutions.

They remain committed to delivering projects of the highest quality to their partners, but without compromising on the physical and mental well-being of the team.

For more information about BildGroup and their work, read here.

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Football Queensland Welcomes Musco Lighting as Official Lighting Partner

Football Queensland has welcomed Musco Lighting as its Official Lighting Partner, bringing world-class sports lighting expertise to football clubs and facilities across the state.

The partnership will support Football Queensland clubs as participation continues to grow across the state, helping communities access safer, higher-quality and more accessible football facilities.

Musco Lighting is a global leader in sports lighting, with more than 50 years of experience delivering lighting solutions across sporting venues worldwide. The company was also the first in the world to be certified by FIFA as a Preferred Provider for Floodlight Systems and provided lighting for 12 of the 16 stadiums used at the recent FIFA World Cup.

Through the new partnership, Football Queensland clubs will have access to Musco’s specialist expertise and solutions as they look to improve and develop their lighting infrastructure.

Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said the partnership represented an important step in supporting the continued growth of football across Queensland.

“I’m proud to see this partnership between Football Queensland and Musco come to life.

“With participation continuing to grow across Queensland, the need for quality football infrastructure has never been greater. This partnership will help our clubs access world-class lighting expertise to create safer, better and more accessible facilities for their communities.

The partnership provides an opportunity to combine Football Queensland’s extensive network across the state’s football community with Musco’s global expertise in sports lighting, supporting clubs as they continue to invest in facilities that meet the needs of their growing participation bases.

Football Queensland and Musco will work together to help clubs identify lighting solutions that can enhance facility quality and accessibility, supporting more opportunities for players and communities to participate in football.

Football Queensland Official Lighting Partner – Musco Lighting

With more than five decades of experience in sports lighting, Musco has delivered projects across some of the world’s most significant sporting venues and events.

The company’s FIFA Preferred Provider certification and involvement in the recent FIFA World Cup further demonstrates its expertise in delivering lighting systems to the highest international standards.

The partnership with Football Queensland will bring this expertise closer to Queensland’s football community, providing clubs with access to a specialist lighting partner as the game continues to grow across the state.

Premier League clubs approve new strategic partnership proposal with EFL

The Premier League and its clubs have recently approved a funded proposal for a new long-term strategic partnership with the English Football League (EFL). The deal could deliver significant additional funding to clubs across the English football pyramid.

The proposal, approved on July 30, will now go to the EFL and its 72 member clubs for consideration. The agreement could begin from the 2026/27 season, subject to further discussions and approval.

The move follows years of debate over the distribution of Premier League revenues. It also comes as English football looks to establish a more sustainable financial settlement between the top flight and the EFL.

A new financial package

The Premier League has not released the full financial details of the proposal. Reporting from the BBC and Sky News indicates the package could provide an additional $2.86 billion (1.5 billion pounds) to EFL clubs over 10 years.

The agreement includes raising transfer levies from 4% to 6% and establishing a new lifeboat fund of $38 million (20 million pounds). This pool could be used to help any EFL club that goes into administration.

The funding would support clubs across the Championship, League One and League Two. It could also include dedicated investment to strengthen the wider football pyramid.

The Premier League confirmed in a statement it already commits $3 billion (1.6 billion pounds) every three years to the wider game and communities. The new proposal would significantly increase its financial support for the EFL.

EFL clubs to consider proposal

The EFL will now assess the proposal before presenting it to its member clubs. Those clubs will consider the financial benefits and wider implications of the agreement.

The proposed partnership would also operate within England’s wider football regulatory framework. The Independent Football Regulator has backstop powers if the leagues fail to reach an acceptable financial settlement.

The latest vote marks significant progress towards a new agreement between the Premier League and EFL. However, it does not complete the process.

Attention turns to final agreement

Negotiations over increased financial support for the EFL have continued for several years. The issue gained further importance after the financial difficulties clubs faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Premier League’s unanimous approval now shifts attention to the EFL and its member clubs. Discussions on a deal have been continuing as far back as 2021. It is critical that a deal is reached soon for English football.

Both sides must still agree on the final terms of the partnership. The process will determine how future funding reaches clubs and supports the wider English football pyramid.

For the EFL, the proposal offers the prospect of greater financial support. For the Premier League, it represents a major step towards a long-term settlement with the professional game below the top flight.

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