New South Wales won the 2026 State of Origin series 2-1, taking Game I in Sydney and the decider in Brisbane. Queensland won Game II in Melbourne.
This completed-series guide keeps the dates, venues, final scores and local kickoff times together. FootyTonight's /nrl/fixtures page also lists the matches alongside the wider NRL schedule.
2026 State of Origin dates and results
Game I — Wednesday 27 May 2026
- Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Result: New South Wales 22, Queensland 20
- Match page: NSW v Queensland — Game I
The official NRL Match Centre records the Game I result.
Game II — Wednesday 17 June 2026
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Result: Queensland 44, New South Wales 24
- Match page: NSW v Queensland — Game II
The official NRL Match Centre records the Game II result.
Game III — Wednesday 8 July 2026
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Result: New South Wales 30, Queensland 12
- Match page: Queensland v NSW — Game III
The official NRL Match Centre records the Game III result and the Blues' series victory.
What time did State of Origin start in each state?
All three games kicked off at the same time. Because the series took place during the Australian winter, the state-local start times were:
- NSW, Queensland, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania: 8:05 pm AEST
- South Australia and Northern Territory: 7:35 pm ACST
- Western Australia: 6:05 pm AWST
The state-by-state times above are the local equivalents of the official 8:05 pm AEST kickoff.
How the 2026 series was broadcast
In Australia, the 2026 series was broadcast live and free on Nine and 9Now. This is a historical record of the original coverage, not a claim that live or replay access is still available.