When is Origin 2024: Dates, times, schedule of fixtures for New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons

Chris Danks

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Is Queensland on the cusp of another State of Origin dynasty?

New Blues coach Michael Maguire certainly hopes not, with the former Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers and Kiwis coach looking to stop a two-year skid that sealed the end of Brad Fittler’s NSW tenure.

The NRL has opted to keep the series over a six-week period in the middle of the season, knocking back requests from some figures in the game to condense the representative period.

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Sporting News has everything you need to know about the 2024 State of Origin series.

State of Origin 2024 series schedule

Who won State of Origin Game 1?

It was Queensland who emerged victorious last night, securing an emphatic 38-10 win.

The Maroons struck during their first visit into NSW's half, with Daly Cherry-Evans craftily finding Ben Hunt for the opening try. 

Minutes later, the match was flipped on its head when Blues debutant Joseph Suaalii hit opposition fullback Reece Walsh late with a nasty high shot.

He was given his marching orders by Ashley Klein – the earliest send-off in Origin history – and left NSW with 12 men for the remaining 72 minutes.

Walsh exited the field and did not return.

When is State of Origin Game 2?

  • Wednesday, June 26 - MCG, Melbourne

Did someone say cattle dog? 

While the fireworks of 1995 are unlikely to be replayed at Australia’s largest sports ground, there’ll be plenty of feeling in it when State of Origin returns to the MCG for the first time since 2018.

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When is State of Origin Game 3?

  • Wednesday, July 17 - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Will the series be alive come July 17? The Blues will certainly be hoping they’ve already secured the series.

Of the 12 times an Origin decider has been played in Brisbane, New South Wales have won just twice: 1994 and 2005.

Last year, the Maroons emerged victorious to the tune of 32-6 in Game II at Suncorp to wrap up the 2023 series.

Women's State of Origin 2024

For the first time, a three-match series will also decide the Women's State of Origin.

Previously, either a standalone fixture or two home-and-away games have been played.

All three matches will be broadcast live on the Nine network.

Women's State of Origin 2024 series schedule

  • Game 1: Thursday, May 16 (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
  • Game 2: Thursday, June 6 (McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle)
  • Game 3: Thursday, June 27 (Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville)

Under-19s State of Origin 2024

An under-19s Origin double-header will also be played in 2024, with both men's and women's matches to be played at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday, June 20.

The under-19s Origin will be broadcast live on the Nine Network and Fox Sports.

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After a failed athletic career in a far-flung land where delusions of former grandeur are hard to verify, Chris found a home as Sporting News Australia's Chief Editor, delivering fans original news and context beyond the box score.