In 2016, Tom Chai, Dan Lord and John Grady formed Brisbane Inferno FC, an LGBTQI+ inclusive soccer group, after a visit to Sydney Rangers FC. BIFC held its first social soccer game at New Farm Park, receiving good momentum.
But in mid-2018, Brisbane Inferno FC decided to stop organising soccer events due to ongoing field availability issues and inconsistent attendance.
In October 2018, Brisbane Inferno FC relaunched social soccer with the significant and notable help of Robert De Roos, Team Brisbane.
On the 4th July 2020, the Brisbane Inferno FC constitution was voted in at its inaugural AGM, thanks to a substantial effort from David and Jake.
On the 5th of February 2022, Brisbane Inferno hosted the Pride Football Australia (PFA) Tournament for the first time. The tournament saw a 6-a-side competition and Brisbane Inferno FC vs Sydney Rangers FC playing for the Josh Cavallo Shield. Cr Vicki Howard attend on behalf of Brisbane City Council and Kate Lawson for Football Queensland. The CEO of Football Queensland, Robert Cavallucci, also attended the event and award ceremony, showing the growing support for our club within the Football Queensland community.
Following this event, Brisbane Inferno went into partnership with Brisbane Strikers Football Club and made Perry Park their new official home ground. Here is where Brisbane Inferno hosts weekly Wednesday night training and weekly Saturday afternoon mixed social soccer. New players are encouraged to come along, no matter their skillset or experience.
Note – There are rumours of a Gay Brisbane soccer group from around a decade or so ago, but we cannot find any evidence of this. If you have any information, then please get in touch.