Latest News About When Is State Of Origin 2026

Here’s the latest on State of Origin schedules for 2026.

• NRL State of Origin (rugby league) 2026

  • Game I: May 27, 2026, at Accor Stadium, Sydney
  • Game II: June 17, 2026, at MCG, Melbourne
  • Game III: July 8, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane These dates and venues are the current public schedule for the men’s series in 2026.[3][5]

• AFL State of Origin

  • The AFL State of Origin game is planned to return in 2026, with Western Australia hosting Victoria in Perth on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2026). This marks AFL’s revival of the State of Origin concept for 2026.[4]

If you’d like, I can compile a compact calendar you can import into your device, including both men’s State of Origin (NRL) and AFL Origin dates, along with venues and kick-off times where available. I can also confirm whether there are any additional women’s Origin fixtures planned for 2026 if you’re interested.

Citations:

• 2026 NRL State of Origin schedule and venues:,.[5][3]
• AFL State of Origin return in 2026 and venue/date:.[4]