The State of Origin is an annual best-of-three rugby series played between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons. It is considered one of the fiercest rivalries in Australian sport.

The event’s inception came from an idea to trial players representing the state they first played their senior rugby league in – their “state of origin”. After a successful match in 1980, the State of Origin format became the standard from 1982 onwards.

As of the end of the 2025 series, Queensland have won 25 State of Origin series titles, compared to New South Wales’ 17. Before the adoption of the best-of-three format, there had been 2 drawn series.

• Game I – 27 May 2026 – Accor Stadium, Sydney
• Game II – 17 June 2026 – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
• Game III – 8 July 2026 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

All three State of Origin games go ahead regardless of earlier results. Even if the series is won in the first two matches, Game III remains a major event, often the most exciting with fans travelling to watch either a clean sweep attempt or a fierce fightback.

Yes! Keith Prowse Travel is an official travel partner for the Ampol State of Origin. Our packages include official tickets to the game of your choice, handpicked accommodation, and other exclusive experiences.

In general, our State of Origin package prices are shown on a per person twin or double share room basis, unless otherwise specified. Please note that a single occupancy surcharge applies for solo passengers.

Flights are not included in our State of Origin packages unless specifically mentioned in the product details. Flights can be added to any of our experiences and this can be arranged through our travel consultants.

Our payment terms vary depending on the event; however, our standard payment terms are typically a 50% upfront deposit, with the remaining 50% balance due 3 months before the event. If the event is less than 3 months away, the balance must be paid in full.