Trains, buses, ferries and light rail will be free in Queensland's south-east on Saturday to attract more people to the AFL Women's grand final on the Gold Coast, Transport Minister Jackie Trad has said.

The Brisbane Lions women's team will take on the Adelaide Crows at Carrara stadium, with the match set to be the curtain-raiser for the men's round one Queensland derby.

The Lions had wanted the event to be held at their home ground at the Gabba in Brisbane, but it was ruled out on Monday because of concerns the grounds would not be safe to play upon.

The grounds were re-turfed after Adele concerts were held at the stadium earlier this month.

Ms Trad said transport would be free from first service to last service on Saturday across the south-east Queensland network - from Noosa and south to the border.

"Some people have been inconvenienced by the game being moved from the Gabba down to the Gold Coast," she said.

"We know if we provide free public transport that we can get as many sports nuts and families along to the game to really enjoy history in the making."

More than 25,000 seats were brought onto the pitch for Adele's concerts on March 18 and 19. ( ABC Radio Brisbane: Jessica Hinchliffe )

She said it would not be restricted to AFL fans and would apply to all users in Brisbane, on the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Moreton Bay.

Ms Trad said the day of free travel would cost the state up to $400,000.

"I absolutely think it's worth it, in recognition of the historic event of the AFL Women's grand final, we do know it's history in the making and we really do need to encourage women in sport," she said.

"We think this is the least we can do considering how much effort the AFL women's team has put in."

Three other major football matches are also being held in the south-east on Saturday, including:

Gold Coast Suns versus the Brisbane Lions at Carrara stadium

Gold Coast Suns versus the Brisbane Lions at Carrara stadium Gold Coast Titans versus the North Queensland Cowboys at Robina stadium

Gold Coast Titans versus the North Queensland Cowboys at Robina stadium Brisbane Roar versus the Melbourne Victory at Lang Park

'AFL are treating women's footy like little league'

On social media, supporters for the Lions women's team had voiced their disappointment that the grand final would open the men's round one competition.

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