State of Origin Game II is tonight.
New South Wales can regain the shield with victory at the MCG, after producing the largest comeback in Origin history to win Game I.
Queensland must win to keep the series alive and force a decider at Lang Park in three weeks.
Here is what you need to know ahead of State of Origin Game II.
What time is State of Origin Game II kick-off?
Here is when the kick-off is scheduled in your location.
- 8:05pm: NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, Papua New Guinea
- 7:35pm: South Australia, Northern Territory
- 6:05pm: Western Australia
- 10:05pm: New Zealand, Fiji
- 11:05pm: Samoa, Tonga
- 12:05am: Cook Islands
Where can I watch State of Origin Game II?
The Nine Network has the broadcast rights to the State of Origin series.
Game II will be televised on Channel Nine and streamed online via 9Now.
You can follow the action wherever you are on the ABC Sport live blog.
You can listen to the ABC Sport live call with commentator Andrew Moore, with expert analysis by Luke Lewis, Matthew Elliot and John Gibbs, plus Ian Cohen.
What happened in Game I?
NSW pulled off the largest comeback in State of Origin, overcoming a 20-point deficit to win 22-20 at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Queensland raced out to a 20-0 lead in the first half, and led 20-6 at half-time.
But the defining moment of the match came in the 57th minute when Maroons fullback Kalyn Ponga was sent off for a shoulder charge that made contact with the head of Blues winger Tolutau Koula.
The visitors were down to 12 men for the remaining 23 minutes, desperately trying to hold on to their 14-point lead.
But the Blues would score three tries, including a stunning individual effort from fullback James Tedesco in the 79th minute, to steal the win.
Where is State of Origin Game II being played?
Game II of the series will be played in neutral territory, although history suggests the Blues will feel right at home.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is the location of Game II, hosting a State of Origin match for the first time since 2024.
The MCG has hosted six State of Origin matches, with the Blues winning five of those.
- 1994: NSW def. Queensland 14-0
- 1995: Queensland def. NSW 20-12
- 1997: NSW def. Queensland 15-14
- 2015: NSW def. Queensland 26-18
- 2018: NSW def. Queensland 22-12
- 2024: NSW def. Queensland 38-18
Who is playing for the Blues and Maroons?
When and where are the other matches?
Game III: Wednesday, July 8, Lang Park, Brisbane, Queensland
