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How to watch a State of Origin live stream in Australia

It's time for Game 3 of the 2019 State of Origin series Here's your complete live stream State of Origin online and TV guide.

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State against state, mate against mate. With so many big personalities retiring from the State of Origin arena over the last few years, it feels like a fresh battle for supremacy in the greatest rugby league game of them all. The 2020 State of Origin series is a bit different to what we have seen before. All three games in 2020 stick to the traditional Wednesday schedule, but will for the first time State of Origin will be played after the NRL Grand Final.

Will the Queensland Maroons win a twelfth series from the last 14 on offer, or can the New South Wales Blues start their own dynasty and clinch back-to-back series wins for the first time in 14 years? We're down to the decider, with an in-form NSW side coming off a big win, facing a QLD side playing to restore pride. Jump on a State of Origin live stream and find out!

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State of Origin 2020 dates

The three key State of Origin 2020 dates are 4, 11 and 18 November. Though, the big unknown is still venues and times.

With COVID-19 shutting down sports across Australia, many states also imposed travel restrictions. Thankfully these restrictions have started to relax, borders reopen and crowds are slowly being allowed back in stadiums.

Before COVID-19 the original plan was to host Game 1 in Adelaide 3 June, play the second match in Sydney 21 June, and the third fixture in Brisbane 8 July.

When is State of Origin kick off time

Clear your calendar for the three biggest games on the rugby league schedule as it doesn't get any bigger than NSW vs QLD. Below you will find the State of Origin kick off times for each of the three games of the series.

GameDateVenueKick Off AESTKick Off ACSTKick Off AWSTKick Off NZSTWhere to Watch
State of Origin 1Wednesday, 4 NovemberTBATBATBATBATBAChannel 9, Kayo Sports (Replay), Foxtel (Replay)
State of Origin 2Wednesday, 11 NovemberTBATBATBATBATBAChannel 9, Kayo Sports (Replay), Foxtel (Replay)
Women's State of OriginFriday, 13 NovemberTBATBATBATBATBAChannel 9, Kayo Sports (Replay), Foxtel (Replay)
State of Origin 3Wednesday, 18 NovemberTBATBATBATBATBAChannel 9, Kayo Sports (Replay), Foxtel (Replay)

How to watch a State of Origin stream

Watch State of Origin on TV

The next best thing to actually being there is catching the games live on TV or online. In Australia, the broadcast of State of Origin is live and exclusive to free-to-air TV, so you can watch all three of the 2020 games on the Nine Network.

State of Origin live stream to your PC or Smartphone:

You will also be able to live stream the 2019 State of Origin broadcast through the 9Now app, which is the Channel 9 network’s catch-up service. It’s free as long as you are willing to sign-up for an account. And you can live stream State of Origin to your PC, Mac or smartphone (iOS and Android) via 9Now. Just make sure you have it downloaded and ready to go before State of Origin kick off time. Despite knowing the State of Origin 2019 dates for months, the app wasn't prepared for Game 1 and didn't work for a lot of people.

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Watch State of Origin replay and highlights:

As soon as the game ends on Channel 9, Australia's biggest NRL broadcaster - FOX LEAGUE - takes over. FOX LEAGUE can be accessed via Foxtel or Kayo Sports. Kayo broadcasts almost all the same sports content as Foxtel - including all its rugby league - at a much cheaper price, on a lot more devices and using not only a great Netflix-style user-interface, but some fascinating viewing features.

In addition to replays of the match itself, streaming to your device or TV, Kayo also offers a mini highlights package of the game. It also offers all the same post-game interviews, chat shows and entertainment programming as Foxtel.

Watch State of Origin while overseas:

If you’re outside Australia, there is only one way you can live stream the 2019 State of Origin series, or watch a replay on-demand. That is via Watch NRL, a feature rich, rugby league focused portal that has every regular season game, the final series, the State of Origin and test matches all included in its subscription price. Depending on how long (or often) you head overseas, there are three price points; weekly ($19), monthly $33) and yearly ($189) passes. We have a full guide to Watch NRL here.

State of Origin Game 3 squads

New South Wales State of Origin team Game 3

  1. James Tedesco
  2. Blake Ferguson
  3. Tom Trbojevic
  4. Jack Wighton
  5. Josh Addo-Carr
  6. Mitchell Pearce
  7. James Maloney
  8. Daniel Saifiti
  9. Damien Cook
  10. David Klemmer
  11. Boyd Cordner
  12. Tyson Frizell
  13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange:

  1. Dale Finucane
  2. Paul Vaughn
  3. Cameron Murray
  4. Wade Graham

Reserves

  1. Clint Gutherson

Queensland State of Origin team Game 3

  1. Cameron Munster
  2. Corey Oates
  3. Michael Morgan
  4. Will Chambers
  5. Dane Gagai
  6. Corey Norman
  7. Daly Cherry-Evans
  8. Joel Ofahengaue
  9. Ben Hunt
  10. Josh Papalii
  11. Felise Kaufusi
  12. Ethan Lowe
  13. Josh McGuire

Interchange:

  1. Moses Mbye
  2. Christian Welch
  3. Tim Glasby
  4. David Fifita

Reserves

  1. Dylan Napa

State of Origin Game 2 squads

New South Wales State of Origin team Game 2

  1. James Tedesco
  2. Blake Ferguson
  3. Tom Trbojevic
  4. Jack Wighton
  5. Josh Addo-Carr
  6. James Maloney
  7. Nathan Cleary
  8. Daniel Saifiti
  9. Damien Cook
  10. Paul Vaughan
  11. Boyd Cordner
  12. Tyson Frizell
  13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange:

  1. Dale Finucane
  2. Tariq Sims
  3. Cameron Murray
  4. Wade Graham

Reserves

  1. Ryan Matterson
  2. Clint Gutherson

Queensland State of Origin team Game 2

  1. Kayln Ponga
  2. Corey Oates
  3. Michael Morgan
  4. Will Chambers
  5. Dane Gagai
  6. Cameron Munster
  7. Daly Cherry-Evans
  8. Dylan Napa
  9. Ben Hunt
  10. Josh Papalii
  11. Felise Kaufusi
  12. Matt Gillett
  13. Josh McGuire

Interchange:

  1. Moses Mbye
  2. Jarrod Wallace
  3. Tim Glasby
  4. David Fifita

Reserves

  1. Christian Welch
  2. Corey Norman
  3. Kurt Capewell

State of Origin Game 1 squads

New South Wales State of Origin team Game 1

  1. James Tedesco
  2. Nick Cotric
  3. Latrell Mitchell
  4. Josh Morris
  5. Josh Addo-Carr
  6. Cody Walker
  7. Nathan Cleary
  8. David Klemmer
  9. Damien Cook
  10. Paul Vaughan
  11. Boyd Cordner
  12. Tyson Frizell
  13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange:

  1. Jack Wighton
  2. Payne Haas
  3. Cameron Murray
  4. Angus Crichton

Queensland State of Origin team Game 2

  1. Kayln Ponga
  2. Corey Oates
  3. Michael Morgan
  4. Will Chambers
  5. Dane Gagai
  6. Cameron Munster
  7. Daly Cherry-Evans
  8. Jai Arrow
  9. Ben Hunt
  10. Josh Papalii
  11. Felise Kaufusi
  12. Matt Gillett
  13. Josh McGuire

Interchange:

  1. Moses Mbye
  2. Joe Ofahengaue
  3. Dylan Napa
  4. David Fifita

FAQ: How to Stream State of Origin live

The only way to stream the State of Origin live in Australia is via the 9Now app. However, as soon as the game ends, you will be able to access a State of Origin stream through Kayo Sports and Foxtel, as detailed above.

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    nospamMay 31, 2018

    But will the State of Origin game in Melbourne, be broadcast ‘live’ and ‘Free to Air’ anywhere other than in NSW and QLD?
    Typically, Victoria doesn’t get any live NRL by channel Nine.
    Like previous years, there is no point moving game 1 to the MCG and then not broadcasting live to that state.

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      JeniJune 1, 2018Staff

      Hi,

      Thank you for getting in touch with finder.

      As per Nine Entertainment official page, Nine’s Wide World of Sports returns in 2018 with its biggest year of LIVE and FREE coverage yet, sure to be packed with thrilling finishes, amazing team and individual performances, and unforgettable moments that will be etched into the annals of sport. This info was posted yesterday, 31 May. The National Rugby League returns in early 2018 for its biggest season yet, with the Melbourne Storm, the reigning premiers, looking to continue their winning ways after ending the fairytale run of the underdog North Queensland Cowboys in the 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final.

      When: Wednesday, 6 June
      Where: MCG, Melbourne
      Live TV: Channel 9 with kick-off at 8:00pm

      I hope this helps.

      Have a great day!

      Cheers,
      Jeni

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      TestokJune 1, 2018

      Would the channel 9 cameras on 9 now include commentators? And would you be able to watch a full match replay from the 4 camera angles on 9now?

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      JeniJune 3, 2018Staff

      Hi Testok,

      Thank you for getting in touch with finder.

      9Now will offer unrivalled digital access to Holden State of Origin with five live streams available to footy fans EXCLUSIVELY, LIVE and FREE across the epic three-game series in 2018.

      Starting today, Monday, May 28, 9Now will feature memorable moments, clips from the archives and highlights from last year’s series in the build up to Origin I on Wednesday, June 6, at the MCG.

      All three games will be available anywhere, anytime on 9Now, with five streams: the Main program, Tryline Cam, Spider Cam, NSW Player Cam and QLD Player Cam.

      For further information please contact:
      Nine Network Publicity
      Ryley McKay
      E: rmckay@nine.com.au P: 02 9965 2727

      I hope this helps.

      Have a great day!

      Cheers,
      Jeni

      Reply
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