State of Origin sits inside the NRL season across three mid-year windows, and in 2026 the decider lands in the Round 18 window.
When the games are played
Origin games are scheduled around NRL Rounds 12, 15 and 18. Clubs lose their representative players in those weeks, which is why some club rounds around Origin look lighter than usual.
How to watch
Every Origin game is broadcast free on Nine and streams free on 9Now — no subscription needed. Fox League and Kayo do not carry Origin live.
Kickoff in your state
Origin kicks off in the evening AEST. Queensland doesn't observe daylight saving, but the series runs through winter so the east-coast times match; Perth viewers should check the match page for the WA start time.
Where Origin appears on FootyTonight
Origin fixtures appear in our NRL fixtures list during their scheduled rounds, with state-by-state kickoff times on each match page.