Eden Park to host first State of Origin match in 2027

Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Aug, 12:02pm

In this story Louise Upston, Warriors, Blues, NRL, New Zealand Government, Spencer Leniu

Eden Park in Auckland will host the first State of Origin match in New Zealand on 16 June 2027. The fixture will serve as game two in the annual series between Queensland and New South Wales.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 18 Aug, 11:39am

   State of Origin: Eden Park to host game two on June 16 (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 18 Aug, 12:02pm

   Date announced for New Zealand’s first State of Origin game (opens in new tab)