2026 State of Origin Fixtures Released | Sync with ECAL
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ecal.comI don’t have live access to the latest news right now. Here’s what’s generally known about State of Origin Game 1 in 2026 based on recent previews and schedules:
- The 2026 State of Origin series is planned as a three-game series between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues, with Game 1 traditionally hosted in Sydney and the subsequent games in Brisbane and Melbourne or other venues depending on the year’s schedule. This format follows the long-running best-of-three structure that determines the shield winner after two or three matches.[3]
- Early fixtures releases indicated Game 1 is likely to be played in late May 2026 at a major stadium in Sydney, often Accor Stadium, though venues can shift as the calendar and broadcast arrangements are finalized.[1][3]
- Ticketing, squad announcements, and broadcast details typically surface in the weeks leading up to the match, with NSW and Queensland focusing on selection battles and injury updates ahead of kickoff.[7][3]
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