When and how to watch State of Origin Game I between the Blues and Maroons
The men's State of Origin series kicks off with Game I on Wednesday night in Sydney. Queensland, the defending champions, will face New South Wales in a highly anticipated match. Fans can watch the game on Channel Nine or stream it online via 9Now.
- ▪Game I of the State of Origin series will take place on May 27 at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
- ▪Kickoff is scheduled for 8:05 PM in NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, and Papua New Guinea.
- ▪The Nine Network holds the broadcast rights, and the game will also be available for streaming on 9Now.
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- ▪ State of Origin LIVE: Blues and Maroons go head-to-head for game one at Accor Stadium — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Thu, 21 May2230→Fri, 22 May3020→Sat, 23 May1230→Sat, 23 May1210→Sun, 24 May3018→Wed, 27 May20:05--→Fri, 29 May20:00--→Sat, 30 May15:00--→Sat, 30 May17:30--→Sat, 30 May19:35--→Sun, 31 May14:00--→Sun, 31 May16:05--→Sun, 31 May18:15--→ NRL Score Centre When is State of Origin Game One? Kickoff time and how to watch Maroons vs BluesTopic:State of OriginMon 25 May 2026 at 8:31amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:31amMon 25 May 2026 at 8:31amThe first men's State of Origin will be held in Sydney on Wednesday night.
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