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- State of Origin 2026 (NRL series) schedule
- Game 1: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Accor Stadium, Sydney, 8:05 PM local time.
- Game 2: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at MCG, Melbourne, 8:05 PM local time.
- Game 3: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 8:05 PM local time.
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- This trio forms the traditional best-of-three series between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons. If you want, I can add kickoff times in your local time zone or provide venue maps and travel tips for Los Angeles-area fans planning a trip to any of the games.
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State of Origin is back
www.sportingnews.comThe 2026 State of Origin schedule revealed for the men's and women's games.
www.sportingnews.comThe State of Origin 2026 series is the annual best-of-three Rugby League football match series between two Australian state representative sides, the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons.
www.twinkl.ieThe 2026 State of Origin fixtures are live. See all match dates and venues, and sync the full NRL schedule to your calendar with ECAL.
ecal.comAFL State of Origin returns in 2026 with Perth’s Optus Stadium as exclusive host, delivering major tourism, economic and community benefits.
ministryofsport.comThe New South Wales Blues will attempt to reclaim the State of Origin shield this year after going down 2-1 in 2025. But the Queensland Maroons are sure to have other ideas.
www.sportingnews.comThe Ampol State of Origin 2026 series is set to deliver another electrifying chapter in rugby league’s greatest rivalry.
www.powh.com.auThe AFL's marquee State of Origin fixture will return next year after an absence of 26 years, with Western Australia to host Victoria in Perth on Valentine's Day
www.theguardian.comOne of the AFL's worst kept secrets was finally let out of the bag with an official annoucement on Monday.
www.flashscore.com.auGear up for the return of Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry, with the Ampol State of Origin Series confirmed for 2026.
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