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The 2025 Ampol State of Origin is the 44th annual epic best-of-three rugby league series, featuring Queensland’s Maroons versus New South Wales’ Blues . This year's series kicked off with Game I at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. It’s a storied rivalry, showcasing the sport’s intensity, pride, and drama.Game I: Brisbane – Suncorp Stadium Game II: Melbourne – MCG Game III: Sydney – Accor Stadium?? Kick-off Times Across Time Zones Australia (AEST): 8:05 PM UK (BST): 11:05 AM New Zealand (NZT): 10:05 PM ?? How to Watch by CountryUnited States Fox Sports US holds official broadcast rights and shows all three Origin games, including the Women’s match Available on pay-TV and streaming bundles via Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV WatchNRL: A global online service (excluding Australia, NZ & Pacific) offering full NRL including State of Origin via subscription — Weekly?US?$20 | Monthly?$39 | Yearly?$182 VPN workaround: U.S. fans can also use a VPN to access 9Now (Australia) or Sky Go (UK), if they have accounts Canada Sportsnet/Sportsnet World streams the series on pay-TV and SN+, reaching Canadian viewers through subscription VPN access to WatchNRL, Sky Go, or 9Now is possible but may violate T&Cs. United Kingdom Sky Sports (Action & Main Event) holds the live broadcasting rights and covers all three men's Origin games Accessible via Sky Go app; non-Sky subscribers can use NOW Sports passes . Australia Channel Nine (9Network) broadcasts and streams all games live and free via Channel?9HD and 9Now platforms Delayed replays available on Fox Sports, Kayo Sports, and Foxtel New Zealand Sky Sport airs every Origin match live, with streaming via Sky Go and the standalone Sky Sport Now pass (approx. NZ$19.99/week or NZ$44.99/month) ?? WatchNRL: Global Streaming OptionWatchNRL is the official international streaming platform for NRL, including Origin games . It's available worldwide—outside Australia, NZ, and the Pacific—and provides: Weekly: $20 USD Monthly: $39 Annual: $182 Full live access on mobile, desktop, TV (via Apple TV, Chromecast), and on-demand replays—perfect for international fans?? VPN TipsFor viewers abroad: Sign up to your home service (9Now, Sky Go). Install a reliable VPN (e.g., NordVPN recommended) Connect to the corresponding country server. Stream your service as if you were back home. Use of VPNs may breach platform T&Cs and may be regionally restricted—use responsibly.?? Event Summary & Context Series Title: 2025 Ampol State of Origin (44th edition) Queensland enter aiming to defend past wins; NSW, under coach Laurie Daley, look to rebound The States: Game I Brisbane; Game II at Melbourne’s MCG (first time since 2018 in Melbourne) Game III wraps up at Sydney’s Accor Stadium . ?? Summary Table for Viewers Country Broadcaster(s) Streaming Options USA Fox Sports US Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live, WatchNRL, VPN Canada Sportsnet (SN+) Sportsnet World, VPN UK Sky Sports Action/Main Event Sky Go, NOW Sports pass Australia Channel 9, 9Now, Fox Sports, Kayo, Foxtel 9Now free live, Fox Sports/Kayo archival New Zealand Sky Sport Sky Go, Sky Sport Now Rest of World WatchNRL (subscription) WatchNRL (weekly/monthly/annual) ? Final ThoughtsFor any rugby league fan, the 2025 Ampol State of Origin is unmissable. If you're outside Australia, consider: A local broadcaster (Fox Sports/Sportsnet/Sky) via their TV or streaming service; or WatchNRL—your most comprehensive international option. Don’t overlook VPN support for accessing back-home rights if traveling.Whether you're in Atlanta, Toronto, London—or anywhere else—the inner-state rivalry is coming to your screen loud and proud. Enjoy the passion, drama, and intensity of this year’s State of Origin Series.