It’s New South Wales vs Queensland in the most heated rivalry in Australian sport when the 2024 Ampol State of Origin series begins Exclusive, Live and Free on Channel 9HD and 9Now on Wednesday, June 5, at 7.00pm AEST.

The Queensland Maroons, unbeaten with coach Billy Slater at the helm, this year face a reshaped NSW Blues side under debut Origin coach Michael Maguire, entering the three-game series with a fresh approach. 

Maguire has made some big selection decisions, appointing a new captain in Jake Trbojevic, bringing six debutants into an overhauled lineup that includes Panthers triple-premiership winning fullback Dylan Edwards, and entrusting Dally Medal winner Nicho Hynes with the crucial halfback position.

Queensland’s men in Maroon will roll with a familiar, star-studded backline that boasts the brilliance of Reece Walsh, captain Daly Cherry-Evans, Xavier Coates and Hamiso Tabui-Fidow, mixed with Australian international forwards Pat Carrigan, Reuben Cotter and Lindsay Collins.

The Wide World of Sports exclusive Origin coverage will be hosted by James Bracey and feature the biggest names in modern rugby league history, with Origin legends Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Paul Vautin, Paul Gallen and Allana Ferguson on hand to dissect the on-field action.

PLUS, in a special guest commentary appearance, injured Queensland playmaker Cameron Munster will join Nine’s exclusive State of Origin coverage, for pre-match, half time and post-game expert comments.

On the sideline, Danika Mason is joined by Fittler and Lockyer, with Emma Lawrence outside the venue to soak up the pre-match atmosphere at Accor Stadium.

In commentary for Origin I is Mathew Thompson, who will be joined by two of the greatest NSW and Queensland representatives ever, Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith. 

9Now will stream the game live with three additional second-screen streams to choose from, ensuring viewers don’t miss a thing:

• Player Cam QLD – Reece Walsh
• Player Cam NSW – Nicho Hynes
• Spidercam – An eagle-eye view of play to take you even closer to the action

After the game you can catch up with 9Now mini-match for all the best bits in a 20-minute breakdown.

STATE OF ORIGIN I – NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND 
Wednesday, June 5 – LIVE from Accor Stadium, Sydney 
Sydney                 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane               7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne            7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide               6.30pm LIVE on 9Go!HD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth                    5.00pm LIVE on 9Go!HD, 5.30pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now

Origin Broadcast Stats

• More than 60 broadcast cameras
• Over 140 broadcast crew
• 275 combined Origin games played by Channel 9’s commentary team plus 42 coached
• Broadcast to more than 50 countries worldwide

100% FOOTY: ORIGIN SPECIAL – 7.30pm LIVE on 9Now, Monday, June 3. 
The home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Phil Gould with Paul Gallen, journalist Danny Weidler and host James Bracey.

STATE OF ORIGIN I
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, AT 7.00PM
EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE
CHANNEL 9HD, STREAM FREE ON 9NOW

Sunday, June 2, 2024