It’s the game we’ve all been waiting for and the State of Origin series opener is finally here.
The NSW halves partnership of Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary has been consistently under the microscope in the lead-up to the Suncorp Stadium clash.
Meanwhile, the inclusion of a 10-game rookie and Billy Slater’s desperate desire to seek revenge could be a major boost in Queensland’s bid to win back the shield.
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Read on for everything you need to know about the 2023 series
DATES AND VENUES
Game I — Wednesday, May 28
Suncorp Stadium, QLD
Game II — Wednesday, June 18
Optus Stadium, WA
Game III — Wednesday, July 9
Accor Stadium, NSW
WHAT TIME IS KICK OFF?
All three games are scheduled to kick-off at 8.05pm AEST.
But, as is so often the case, don’t expect the actual football to get underway until closer to 8.15pm due to the pre-match ceremony.
You can catch all three games of the 2023 State of Origin on free-to-air Channel Nine and its streaming platform 9Now.
Foxtel will provide extensive pre-match coverage and replays after the final siren on Fox League (Channel 502).
TICKETS
You can purchase tickets for all three games via Ticketek, but the series opener is already sold out.
FORECAST
The weather in Brisbane is expected to be clear with a zero per cent chance of rain. A top temperature of 22C with a minimum of 14C. It should be around 16C at kick-off.
ODDS (TAB)
NSW $1.60
QLD $2.35
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Billy Slater discusses Game 1 nerves | 03:56
TEAMS FOR ORIGIN I
QLD Team
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Xavier Coates
3. Robert Toia
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Val Holmes
6. Cameron Munster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Reuben Cotter
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tom Dearden
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Beau Fermor
17. Trent Loiero
18. Kurt Mann
19. Jesse Arthars
Coach: Billy Slater
NSW Team
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Brian To’o
3. Stephen Crichton
4. Latrell Mitchell
5. Zac Lomax
6. Mitchell Moses
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Mitchell Barnett
9. Reece Robson
10. Payne Haas
11. Liam Martin
12. Angus Crichton
13. Isaah Yeo (c)
14. Connor Watson
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Hudson Young
17. Max King
18. Campbell Graham
19. Stefano Utoikamanu
Coach: Laurie Daley
Daley’s final words ahead of Game 1 | 05:37
MATCH OFFICIALS FOR GAME I
Referee — Ashley Klein
Review Official — Chris Butler
Touch Judges — Dave Munro and Phil Henderson
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2024 — New South Wales
2023 — Queensland
2022 — Queensland
2021 — New South Wales
2020 — Queensland
2019 — New South Wales
2018 — New South Wales
2017 — Queensland
2016 — Queensland
2015 — Queensland
2014 — New South Wales
2013 — Queensland
2012 — Queensland
2011 — Queensland
2010 — Queensland
2009 — Queensland
2008 — Queensland
2007 — Queensland
2006 — Queensland
WALLY LEWIS MEDAL WINNERS
2024 — Angus Crichton
2023 — Reuben Cotter
2022 — Patrick Carrigan
2021 — Tom Trbojevic
2020 — Cameron Munster
2019 — James Tedesco
2018 — Billy Slater
2017 — Dane Gagai
2016 — Cameron Smith
2015 — Corey Parker
2014 — Paul Gallen
2013 — Cameron Smith
2012 — Nate Myles
2011 — Cameron Smith
2010 — Billy Slater
2009 — Greg Inglis
2008 — Johnathan Thurston
2007 — Cameron Smith
2006 — Darren Lockyer
2005 — Anthony Minichiello
2004 — Craig Fitzgibbon
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