State of Origin returns to the MCG in 2024

Rugby League’s State of Origin returns to the MCG in 2024!

Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry, between Queensland and New South Wales, returns to the MCG when Game Two of Rugby League’s Ampol State of Origin Series is played on Wednesday June 26.

Tickets are now available from $25 for adults and $70 for families for ticketed club members. Tickets for non-ticketed Club members will go on sale at 1pm AEDT, followed by NRL account holders at 3pm AEDT before general public tickets go on sale at 4pm AEDT.

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said Melbourne would once again be central to the best sporting rivalry in Australia.

State of Origin has had some amazing moments in Melbourne, from the first game held at the MCG in 1994, right up until the last game in 2018,” Mr Abdo said.

State of Origin is the biggest rivalry in Australian sport and to be able to play at the iconic MCG is a great opportunity for fans as we all eagerly await another captivating series in 2024.

Rugby league was first played at the MCG in 1914, with a New South Wales team playing England.

The first State of Origin match at the MCG was played on June 8, 1994, attracting a then record league crowd in Australia of 87,161. The MCG then hosted State of Origin Game Game Two in 2015 in front of a record 91,513 fans and last hosted a match in 2018 with Game One when 87,122 fans cheered on New South Wales to victory.

Tickets are on sale via nrl.com/tickets.