The Women's State of Origin is back for 2025, with current holders Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues set to reignite the inter-state rivalry in Game 1 at the Suncorp Stadium.
The first of the three-match series will open with a Thursday night showdown in Brisbane, on the eve of the annual NRL Magic Round. After a blockbuster event last year, the shield is set to continue with the same format.
Queensland will be out to defend the shield, led by veteran halfback Ali Brigginshaw, who pairs alongside Golden Boot winner Tarryn Aiken in the halves.
The Maroons have named two debutants in their lineup - with Rory Owen (centre) and Jasmine Peters (winger), while Jada Ferguson and Tavarna Papalii are the rookies listed on the bench.
Meanwhile, the NSW Blues, captained by Isabelle Kelly, also have a couple of new faces in their squad. Abbi Church and Jayme Fressard have been named as debutants in the starting lineup.
The Blues won the series opener 22-12 at Brisbane last year, but the Maroons made a remarkable comeback to secure the series in the next two games. Queensland went on to beat NSW at home in Newcastle (11-10) and then in Townsville (22-6).
Since the series was rebranded as the 'State of Origin' in 2018, Queensland have won four (2020, 2021, 2023, 24) while NSW have won three (2018, 2019, 2022). However, the Maroons have emerged as the winners in the last two series, with the Blues last winning the shield in 2022.
How to watch Women's State of Origin Game 1: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: -
Free-to-air channel: Nine Network. (9Gem in Adelaide)
Live stream: Nine Now
The NSW Blues vs. Queensland Maroons match is available for free-to-air live TV broadcast on the Nine Network and can be live-streamed on Nine Now.
While the Women’s State of Origin games are not available on Kayo, new users can still currently sign up for a FREE trial to watch other NRL games. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more.
Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on the Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.
Women's State of Origin Game 1 start time
This NRL match between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons takes place at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, and kicks off on Thursday, May 1 at 7:45 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thursday, May 1 | 7:45 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Thursday, May 1 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, May 1 | 5:45 p.m. |
Women's State of Origin Game 1 team list
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Women's State of Origin 2025 schedule
| Fixture | Date | Time [AEST] | Venue |
| Game I | Thu. May 1 | 7:45 pm | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Game II | Thu. May 15 | 7:45 pm | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Game III | Wed. May 28 | 7:45 pm | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle |
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