How to watch State of Origin: Live stream, TV channel and start time

The biggest rivalry in Australian sport returns for another instalment as New South Wales and Queensland go head-to-head in the 2026 State of Origin.

The Maroons currently hold the bragging rights over their rivals, due to their 2-1 series victory in 2025, a third Queensland series win in the last four years.

2026 sees the Blues host game one of the series, with Sydney's 80,000-seater Accor Stadium the venue for the highly anticipated opening fixture.

How to watch State of Origin, live stream and TV channel

Game 1 of the 2026 State of Origin will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action & Sky Sports UHDR.

Viewers in Australia can watch New South Wales v Queensland live on television on Channel Nine, or live streamed online on 9Now.

State of Origin start time, date and venue

New South Wales v Queensland in the 2026 State of Origin opener will be played at the Accor Stadium in Sydney and the match is set to get underway at 11:05 BST (20:15 local time) on Wednesday 27th May.

Discover the latest odds and betting markets on the 2026 State of Origin on site.