2026 Ampol State Of Origin - NRL.com
Gear up for the return of Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry, with the Ampol State of Origin Series confirmed for 2026.
www.nrl.comHere’s the latest I can share about State of Origin Game 1 in 2026.
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The 2026 State of Origin series is scheduled as a three-game series with Game 1 kicking off in late May. Queensland and New South Wales are set to contest the shield, with venues rotating across major Australian cities. The article previews suggest Melbourne’s MCG, Sydney’s Accor Stadium, and Brisbane venues as potential hosts for the three matches. [cite ][cite ]
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Game 1 is commonly slated for a mid-week or mid-week evening slot in late May, with Accor Stadium in Sydney highlighted as a likely venue for an opening fixture in several schedules. If you’re planning tickets or travel, expect an official confirmation window from the NRL and state rugby league bodies in the weeks ahead. [cite ][cite ]
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For contextual background, early 2025 coverage indicated ongoing discussions about scheduling and potential venue allocations, but the final official dates and locations are typically finalized closer to the series start. Given that, the most reliable update will come from the NRL and the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) or New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) announcements. [cite ][cite ]
Illustration: a common pattern is to announce Game 1 details first (date, venue) several months in advance, followed by Games 2 and 3 dates and venues as the series progresses. If you want, I can monitor for official confirmations and summarize them as soon as they’re published. [cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull in the latest official fixtures once they’re released and format a quick schedule with dates, venues, and kickoff times.