The State of Origin Game 1 team lists for the 2026 season have been released.
Related
- See full State of Origin Game 1 coverage → /state-of-origin/2026-series/game-1/
- See full State of Origin Preview → /state-of-origin-2026-game-1-blues-vs-maroons-preview
- See writer State of Origin Game 1 predictions → /state-of-origin-2026-game-1-expert-predictions/
All kick-off times are in Sydney time (AEDT).
State of Origin Game 1
| Match | Kick-Off | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Blues vs Maroons | Wed 27 May, 8:05pm | Accor Stadium |
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New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 – 8:05pm AEST – Accor Stadium, Sydney
Status: Final
📺 Nine Network / Nine Now
Referee: Ashley Klein | Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Starting Lineups (1-13)
| Blues (NSW) | No. | Position | No. | Maroons (QLD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Tedesco | 1 | Fullback | 1 | Kalyn Ponga |
| Brian To’o | 2 | Winger | 2 | Selwyn Cobbo |
| Stephen Crichton | 3 | Centre | 3 | Robert Toia |
| Kotoni Staggs | 4 | Centre | 4 | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow |
| Tolutau Koula | 5 | Winger | 5 | Jojo Fifita |
| Ethan Strange | 18 | Five-Eighth | 6 | Cameron Munster (c) |
| Nathan Cleary | 7 | Halfback | 7 | Sam Walker |
| Addin Fonua-Blake | 8 | Prop | 8 | Thomas Flegler |
| Reece Robson | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Harry Grant |
| Mitchell Barnett | 10 | Prop | 10 | Tino Fa’asuamaleaui |
| Hudson Young | 11 | 2nd Row | 11 | Reuben Cotter |
| Haumole Olakau’atu | 12 | 2nd Row | 12 | Kurt Capewell |
| Isaah Yeo (c) | 13 | Lock | 13 | Max Plath |
Interchange
| Blues (NSW) | No. | No. | Maroons (QLD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Murray | 14 | 14 | Briton Nikora |
| Victor Radley | 15 | 15 | Lindsay Collins |
| Jacob Saifiti | 16 | 16 | Patrick Carrigan |
| Blayke Brailey | 17 | 17 | Trent Loiero |
| Casey McLean | 19 | 18 | Ezra Mam |
| Matt Burton | 21 | 19 | Gehamat Shibasaki |
State of Origin Team Lists FAQ
What do the numbers 1–13 mean?
Generally numbers 1–13 represent the starting line-up, while 14–19 are interchange players.
