when will state of origin start

The 2025 State of Origin series will start on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The first game will be held at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. The series will then move to Perth for Game Two on June 18 at Optus Stadium, and the final Game Three will take place in Sydney at Accor Stadium on July 9. The first game kickoff is scheduled for 8:05 pm AEST. Additionally, the Women's State of Origin series for 2025 will begin earlier in May, with the first women's game on Thursday, May 1, also at Suncorp Stadium.