The 2026 State of Origin schedule revealed, going into AFL territory
The 2026 State of Origin schedule revealed for the men's and women's games.
www.sportingnews.comHere’s the latest on State of Origin 2026 schedules.
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NRL State of Origin (rugby league)
- Game I: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Game II: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at MCG, Melbourne
- Game III: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane These dates and venues are the official Australian rugby league schedule for the 2026 series.[3][5]
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AFL State of Origin (Australian rules football)
- State of Origin 2026 is confirmed to return in 2026, with Western Australia hosting Victoria in Perth on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2026.[4] Note: This is the AFL’s state-of-origin fixture, separate from the rugby league State of Origin.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull the official confirmations or latest venue updates directly from the governing bodies’ sites and provide links. Would you prefer a single-source list for both codes, or a quick calendar you can export?[3][4]