One of Australia’s greatest sporting rivalries is back in 2025 as the Queensland Maroons face off against the NSW Blues in the State of Origin Game 1 best-of-three clash starting May 28 at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
The State of Origin is scheduled to make a comeback to Suncorp Stadium, the original location of the series opener back in 1980. Queensland’s 24 State of Origin 2025 victories throughout the years, compared to NSW’s 17, give the Maroons the historical advantage over the Blues.
Both teams have won three titles apiece over the past six years, and NSW won the 2024 State of Origin series 2-1 after rallying from a Game 1 defeat.
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With several of the biggest names in the competition out due to injury, Laurie Daley and Billy Slater have had a lot to consider before selection. The Directv24 is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling, and live streaming information ahead of this match.
How to watch State of Origin Game 1: TV channel, free live stream
Here’s how to watch this Queensland Maroons vs. NSW Blues match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Kayo, 9Now
- TV Channel: Nine Network
This State of Origin match is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on the Nine Network. Streaming options are available on Kayo and 9Now.
The NSW Blues vs. Queensland Maroons match is available for free-to-air live TV broadcast on the Nine Network and can be live-streamed on Nine Now.
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Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on the Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.
State of Origin Game 1 start time
This NRL match between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons takes place at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, and kicks off on Wednesday, May 28 at 8:05 p.m. AEST.
Here’s how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Wednesday, May 28 | 8:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Wednesday, May 28 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Wednesday, May 28 | 6:05 p.m. |
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State of Origin Game 1 team list
| NSW Blues team list | Queensland Maroons team list |
|---|---|
| 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Brian To’o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Latrell Mitchell 5. Zac Lomax 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Mitch Barnett 9. Reece Robson 10. Payne Haas 11. Liam Martin 12. Angus Crichton 13. Isaah Yeo14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Hudson Young 17. Max King18. Campbell Graham 19. Stefano Utoikamanu 20. Haumole Olakau’atu |
1. Kalyn Ponga 14. Tom Dearden 18. Kurt Mann
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Women’s State of Origin 2025 schedule
| Fixture | Date | Time [AEST] | Venue |
| Game I | Wed. May 28 | 8:05 pm | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Game I | Wed. Jun. 18 | 8:05 pm | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| Game III | Wed. Jul. 9 | 8:05 pm | Accor Stadium, Sydney |
