The Queensland Maroons make the trip to the west coast for a do-or-die clash against New South Wales Blues in Game 2 of the 2025 State of Origin series.
The Blues won the opener of the series at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, beating the Marrons 18-6 and have put themselves in a great position to retain the shield this year.
After suffering a defeat in their own backyard, the Maroons have made changes with captain Daly Cherry-Evans being axed from the setup.
In head to head matches, Queensland have an upperhand with 70 wins while NSW have 61 wins, ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday night.
Both teams have won three titles apiece over the past six years. NSW won the 2024 State of Origin series 2-1 after rallying a comeback from a Game 1 defeat.
How to watch State of Origin Game 2: TV channel, free live stream
TV channel: -
Free-to-air channel: Nine Network (9Gem in Adelaide)
Live stream: Nine Now
The NSW Blues vs. Queensland Maroons match is available for free-to-air live TV broadcast on the Nine Network and can be live-streamed on Nine Now.
While the State of Origin games are not available on Kayo, new users can still currently sign up for a FREE trial to watch other NRL games. This dedicated streaming service offers affordable, contract-free plans starting at just $25 per month. Plus, it’s a paradise for sports fans, streaming plenty of live action, including cricket, AFL, F1, and much more. All replays of the State of Origin games will be available on Kayo later.
Rugby league fans in Australia can catch three matches per week for FREE on the Nine Network streaming platform. Typically, these games will air on Thursday nights, the second Friday night slot, and Sunday afternoons.
State of Origin Game 2 start time
This NRL match between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons takes place at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, and kicks off on Wednesday, June 18 at 8:05 p.m. AEST.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Wednesday, June 18 | 8:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Wednesday, June 18 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Wednesday, June 18 | 6:05 p.m. |
State of Origin Game 2 team list
| Queensland Maroons team list | NSW Blues team list |
|---|---|
1. Kalyn Ponga |
1. Dylan Edwards 14. Connor Watson 18. Matt Burton
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State of Origin 2025 schedule
| Fixture | Date | Time [AEST] | Venue |
| Game I | Wed. May 28 | 8:05 pm | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Game I | Wed. Jun. 18 | 8:05 pm | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| Game III | Wed. Jul. 9 | 8:05 pm | Accor Stadium, Sydney |