State of Origin

The State of Origin is one of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar.

The event is a series of three rugby league matches between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues, and the best players from the National League are selected to represent their state each year.

Watch an unmatched display of real rivalry and unreal footy as the game’s best players square off in the ultimate fight for state pride. After a blockbuster 2023 series and a historic win for the Maroons, will the Blues be able to bounce back, or will Queensland prove too strong again?

The rivalry between these two teams is one of the most celebrated in Australian sports, and each year, thousands of people come to watch the three games around Australia in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The games are hosted in the winter season, typically during June and July each year.

Tickets for all State of Origin games are in high demand and sell out quickly. The seating map for each venue varies for each state and includes the Accor Stadium for Sydney and Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. If you miss out on tickets, the games are televised in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and many other countries internationally. Millions of people watch the State of Origin each year, which is a ratings winner for the broadcasters.

If attending the State of Origin in Sydney, tickets typically go on sale around March each year. Accommodation in and around Accor Stadium books out, so book early. Check out the links below to browse the range of accommodation around Accor Stadium.

Accor Stadium is located on Edwin Flack Avenue within Sydney Olympic Park. The closest train station to Accor Stadium is Olympic Park, and the best way to travel there is to catch a direct train from Lidcombe Station, with trains operating every 10 – 20 minutes.