NSW Blues Face Queensland Maroons in 2025 State of Origin Opener at Suncorp Stadium

Game 1 of the 2025 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and NSW Blues is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, with kick-off at 8:05pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The series opener will be broadcast live on Channel 9 and 9 Now, with replays available on demand. The pre-game coverage on Channel Nine included a notable incident where a fan made an explicit gesture during a live cross, and a commentator mistakenly referred to Maroons legend Cameron Smith as 'Cameron Slater,' which Smith took in stride. Historically, NSW has won every State of Origin match played on May 28 in Brisbane, including previous series openers in 1985, 1997, and 2014. Both teams remain unchanged for the opener, and early in the game, NSW's Nathan Cleary scored a penalty goal. Coverage teams including Billie Eder, Tom Decent, and others are providing live updates and post-match reactions from Brisbane.