The maiden State of Origin fixture in Perth on Sunday will be played before a heaving crowd at Optus Stadium with a sell-out attendance confirmed.
While there's been criticism about moving an Origin match across the country, Western Australians have proved their love of rugby league by snapping up tickets in droves.
The venue holds 65,000 patrons for rectangular sports and more than 12,000 interstate and international travellers are set to help form a buzzing atmosphere at Optus Stadium among the locals in a few days' time.
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The game is just the 10th in Origin's 38-year history to be held outside of NSW or Queensland, with Melbourne hosting nine matches and California, USA the scene for a one-off exhibition.
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg hailed the emphatic response to the Perth event from fans and said playing Origin II in the west is a terrific way to grow rugby league.
“This is a fantastic result for the game as we take the biggest rivalry in Australian sport to a new stadium and a new frontier,” NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said.
“The game will give a new generation of fans an opportunity to see Origin up close but pleasingly there will be thousands of supporters from NSW and Queensland making the trip to Perth to support their teams.
“I’d like to thank the Western Australian Government as well as Tourism WA for their support in showcasing Origin so successfully.”