Where to watch State of Origin: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for Game 1
LIVE NOW🔴➤ State of Origin Game 1 Live
The Queensland Maroons and the NSW Blues kickstart their State of Origin rivalry in Game 1 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 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.
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.
How to watch State of Origin Game 1: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: -
Free-to-air channel: Nine Network (9Gem in Adelaide)
Live stream: Nine Now
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.
While the State of Origin games are not available on Kayo, new users can still currently sign up for a FREE trial to watch other NRL games. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
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. |
WHAT TIME IS KICK OFF?
All three games are scheduled to kick-off at 8.05pm AEST.
But, as is so often the case, don’t expect the actual football to get underway until closer to 8.15pm due to the pre-match ceremony.
You can catch all three games of the 2023 State of Origin on free-to-air Channel Nine and its streaming platform 9Now.
Foxtel will provide extensive pre-match coverage and replays after the final siren on Fox League (Channel 502).
TICKETS
You can purchase tickets for all three games via Ticketek, but the series opener is already sold out.
FORECAST
The weather in Brisbane is expected to be clear with a zero per cent chance of rain. A top temperature of 22C with a minimum of 14C. It should be around 16C at kick-off.
ODDS (TAB)
NSW $1.60
QLD $2.35ascdf
