The 2024 State of Origin series begins tonight, as the Blues and Maroons go head-to-head.
As has become tradition, each team will get one home game each, with the third being played at a neutral venue - 2024's neutral venue is Melbourne’s MCG.
With the opening game of the series being played in front of New South Wales fans, can the Blues make a strong start and win back the trophy after two years?
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Where is State of Origin 2024 Game 1?
The first game of the 2024 State of Origin series will be played at Accor Stadium, in Sydney, New South Wales.
The stadium can fit 83,500 spectators and is the current home ground of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Unsure where your seat is? Accor Stadium have a nifty stadium map that locates where your seat is and - almost as importantly - how close you are to amenities for a frantic dash in between play.
When is State of Origin 2024 Game 1?
State of Origin Game 1 will be played on Wednesday, June 5.
The game is set to kick off at 8:05 pm AEST.
State of Origin 2024 schedule
| DATE | GAME | LOCATION |
| Wednesday, June 5 | State of Origin Game 1 | Accor Stadium, Sydney |
| Wednesday, June 26 | State of Origin Game 2 | MCG, Melbourne |
| Wednesday, July 17 | State of Origin Game 3 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
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