Short answer: The latest widely reported schedule for State of Origin in 2026 is:
- Game I: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Game II: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the MCG, Melbourne
- Game III: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Key context:
- The NSW Blues vs Queensland Maroons rivalry is confirmed to run across the three traditional venues, with dates lined up in late May, mid-June, and early July 2026. This three-game format mirrors the long-running status of the series and aligns with early announcements from rugby league organizers and major sports outlets.[1][3][5]
Notes and where the details come from:
- Official and media outlets have circulated the three-game timetable, including game dates and venues, consistent with prior years’ scheduling practice for the series.[3][5][1]
- There has also been broader coverage indicating the 2026 schedule would follow the traditional home-and-away format across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with dates anchored to a Wednesday night primetime slot.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact publisher dates and corroborate with additional sources, or set reminders for each game.
Sources
State of Origin is back
www.sportingnews.comGear up for the return of Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry, with the Ampol State of Origin Series confirmed for 2026.
www.nrl.comAFL State of Origin returns in 2026 with Perth’s Optus Stadium as exclusive host, delivering major tourism, economic and community benefits.
ministryofsport.comThe 2026 State of Origin fixtures are live. See all match dates and venues, and sync the full NRL schedule to your calendar with ECAL.
ecal.comThe AFL's marquee State of Origin fixture will return next year after an absence of 26 years, with Western Australia to host Victoria in Perth on Valentine's Day
www.theguardian.comThe New South Wales Blues will attempt to reclaim the State of Origin shield this year after going down 2-1 in 2025. But the Queensland Maroons are sure to have other ideas.
www.sportingnews.comThe Ampol State of Origin 2026 series is set to deliver another electrifying chapter in rugby league’s greatest rivalry.
www.powh.com.auThe State of Origin 2026 series is the annual best-of-three Rugby League football match series between two Australian state representative sides, the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons.
www.twinkl.ieThe 2026 State of Origin schedule revealed for the men's and women's games.
www.sportingnews.comOne of the AFL's worst kept secrets was finally let out of the bag with an official annoucement on Monday.
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