STATE OF ORIGIN I EXCLUSIVE ON 9

27th May 2025

STATE OF ORIGIN I
EXCLUSIVE, LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

QUEENSLAND V NEW SOUTH WALES - WEDNESDAY MAY 28


The biggest rivalry in Australian sport is all set to explode onto Nine when Queensland hosts New South Wales in State of Origin I – exclusive, live & free on Channel 9HD and 9Now on Wednesday, May 28, at 7.00pm AEST.

The home of Origin - Suncorp Stadium sets the scene of the 2025 series opener, as Billy Slater’s Queensland Maroons and 53,000 screaming Queenslanders looking to avenge their shock series loss at the same site last time out, where the NSW Blues clinched a famous victory.

Daly Cherry-Evans will lead the Maroons who welcome back the x-factor of Cameron Munster and enforcer Tino Fa'asuamaleaui to the fold after missing the 2024 series through injury.

Defending their title is the star-studded NSW Blues under the guidance of returning coach and Blues legend Laurie Daley. Locked and loaded to take on the Maroons is Nathan Cleary,Latrell Mitchell, Payne Haas, Stephen Crichton, Brian To’o and debut captain Isaah Yeo.

Wide World of Sports’ exclusive Origin coverage will be hosted by James Bracey and feature the biggest names in modern rugby league history, with Origin legends Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Paul Gallen, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer and Sam Thaiday on hand to dissect every moment of the action.

Danika Mason will deliver live updates from the sideline alongside Fittler and Lockyer, while  Allana Ferguson joins the panel to analyse the key match-ups. In the commentary box Mathew Thompson is flanked by former NSW and Queensland captains, Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith.

Channel 9 will cross live during the broadcast to both Origin coaches, Billy Slater and Laurie Daley. Both coaches will open the doors to Wide World of Sports in both camps, with viewers getting unprecedented access to exclusive content, including Johnathan Thurston crossing live from the Queensland team bus as it drives down Caxton St and exclusive dressing rooms access.

Get closer to action with 9Now's exclusive camera angles focussed on Nathan Cleary, Kalyn Ponga and Spider Cam available direct to your phone while watching the main event on the big screen. Download the app or head to 9now.com.au

  • Player Cam QLD – Kalyn Ponga
  • Player Cam NSW – Nathan Cleary
  • Spidercam – An eagle-eye view of play to take you that little bit closer to the action

After the game you can catch up with 9Now mini-match for all the best bits in a 20-minute breakdown.

AMPOL STATE OF ORIGIN I – QUEENSLAND v NEW SOUTH WALES 
LIVE from Suncorp Stadium, Wednesday May 28

Sydney                 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane               7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne            7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide               6.30pm LIVE on 9GemHD, 7.00pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth                    5.00pm LIVE on 9GoHD, 5.30pm on Channel 9HD and 9Now


THE BUILD-UP TO ORIGIN ON NINE

100% FOOTY: SUNCORP STADIUM ORIGIN SPECIAL – Monday, May 26. 8.50pm
100% Footy is the home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Phil Gould, Cameron Smith, Paul Gallen, journalist Danny Weidler and host James Bracey. Available on Channel 9, 9Now and YouTube.

FREDDY AND THE EIGHTH SUNCORP STADIUM SPECIAL –  Tuesday, May 27, 9.00pm
NSW legends Brad Fittler and the Eighth rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns preview Origin I from Suncorp Stadium with Maroons legend and Queensland Rugby League CEO Ben Ikin. Available on Channel 9, 9Now and YouTube.


SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
Phil “Gus” Gould sits down with Mat Thompson every week to give a sermon like no other on the greatest game of all.

QUEENSLANDER – The Sunshine State’s favourite sons, Wally “The King” Lewis and Darren Lockyer, give their Maroon-coloured preview of how the Queenslanders are shaping up for Origin I with 9News reporter Adam Jackson. Available on 9Now and YouTube.

THE BILLY SLATER PODCAST - ORIGIN SPECIAL FROM MAROONS MEDIA DAY
Get the hot take from the greatest fullback ever to play the game, Queensland coach Billy Slater, hosted by Peter Psaltis. Listen here.

STORIES OF ORIGIN PODCAST: SEASON 4 - MAGIC MOMENTS
Episode 4: Ben Hunt Go Dozer! Released Monday 26 May

In the 45th year of Australian sport’s fiercest rivalry, the award winning podcast series Stories of Origin returns for 2025 with its most emotional series yet – Magic Moments.

Podcast Available on 9Podcasts, Spotify, Apple and Google

Episode 1 – Arthur Beetson’s Arrival
Guests: Wally Lewis, Phil Gould, Roy Masters
Features rare audio from the Nine archive, unheard for over 45 years.

Episode 2 – Teddy’s Match Winner
Guests: James Tedesco, Brad Fittler

Episode 3 – The Miracle Try
Guests: Mark Coyne, Peter Sterling, Phil Gould, Wally Lewis, Brad Fittler

Episode 4 – Turvey Chaired Off
Guests: Mark Geyer, Roy Masters, Phil Gould, Darryl Brohman, Peter Wynn

Episode 5 – Go Dozer! Hunt 2022 – Released Monday, May 26
Guests: Ben Hunt, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, James Tedesco

Episode 6 – Decider 2024 – Released Monday, June 2
Guests: Darren Lockyer, Mark Geyer, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston


WWOS.NINE.COM.AU 
The #1 online destination for all your Origin news content:
- Live blog featuring video highlights and analysis from Channel 9’s Origin commentators
- A comprehensive Match Centre, featuring video highlights, scores and stats
- The Mole’s no-holds-barred Player Ratings
- Match reports and analysis capturing all the big moments of the game

9NEWS – James Bracey will deliver the 9News sports bulletin live from Suncorp Staidum on game night. No need to worry about any dramatic, last-minute team changes – we’ll have our eyes and ears all over the build-up from the second the teams arrive at the stadium on 9News.