State of Origin Rugby League Game at Melbourne Cricket Ground

2h 2m

Melbourne, Australia

About this activity

Witness in person the explosive onfield action when Rugby League's biggest rivalry comes to life with New South Wales taking on Queensland at Melbourne's iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Highlights

Get swept up in the electrifying atmosphere from the lively crowd
Witness in person the most critical game of the 2026 State of Origin series
Enjoy prematch entertainment
Take your reserved seat with official NRL licensed ticketing
Pick from a range of different seating categories and price options

Full description

Experience the fiercest rivalry in sport - Rugby League's State of Origin series - live and in living colour in Melbourne at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. See the biggest names in the sport collide in an encounter that stirs up tribalism and passion among fans and players alike - and promises 80 mins of bone crunching tackles, incredible playmaking, speed, toughness and grit, all to the roar of the crowd. Wear your New South Wales' Blue or your Queensland Maroon and marvel at the pregame entertainment, theatrical pyrotechnics, history, pride and passion of this cultural phenomenon of Australian sport.

Included / Excluded

Official Tickets to State of Origin
Reserved Seating

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and Drink (available for purchase)
Merchandise (available for purchase)

Meeting point

Start Location

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Avenue, Richmond VIC, Australia

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002, Australia

Important information

Know before you book

Your Booking Confirmation/QR Code is not your entry ticket - your tickets and seating details will be sent separately to your booking confirmation.
Please check your emails to ensure you have accepted your mobile ticket prior to the game.
Your seat location may not be suitable for those with specific accessibility needs.
Large crowds are expected, so if this is a concern for you or those you are travelling with please keep this in mind.
Player lineups are subject to change without notice

Know before you go

Event start times are subject to change, please check these closer to the event date.
Your event ticket will be an eTicket and is separate from your booking confirmation.
We will be in regular contact should there be any updates or changes ahead of your event.
You may receive tickets up to 72 hours ahead of the event.
This venue is cashless, please consider this for any extra purchases you wish to make.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.6(2,299 reviews)

Christophe

Jul 2026

5.0

j'ai bien aimé assister à un match de baseball. j'ai suivi le mouvement. Au début c'est long mais lorsque vous avez compris qlq règle, ça passe mieux. je vous le recommande

Christophe

Jul 2026

5.0

j'ai bien aimé assister à un match de baseball. j'ai suivi le mouvement. Au début c'est long mais lorsque vous avez compris qlq règle, ça passe mieux. je vous le recommande

Witold

Jul 2026

5.0

Dla kogoś, kto nigdy nie był na meczu baseball - warto spędzić 2,5 godz, aby zobaczyć organizację, przygotowanie i ilość kibiców. Sama dyscyplina jest dla Europejczyków dość nietypowa i chociażby z tego powodu warto zobaczyć i uczestniczyć.

Additional information

Seating category information:

Diamond: Located in the first, second and third seating tiers of the venue on the long side of the pitch with a full view of the action. Please see seating chart image.

Gold: Located in the lower and middle tiers of seating in sections at the corners of the pitch, as well as on the long-side of the pitch in the uppermost tiers. Please see seating chart image.

Silver: Located in the first or 2nd ring of seating on the short side of the field, or in the upper tiers of seating on the long side. All seats have a great view of the action. Please see seating chart image.