The Maroons have already secured this year's State of Origin shield, but the Blues will be hoping to end 2023 on a positive note and avoid a 3-0 series loss.
Brad Fittler has named two debutants as part of a re-jigged New South Wales squad, while Queensland will be without star fullback Reece Walsh.
Below are all the key details for Game 3.
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State of Origin: What time does Game 3 start?
Kick-off for Game 3 is officially scheduled for 8:05 pm AEST on Wednesday, July 12.
However, the action typically gets underway a few minutes later following the Acknowledgment of Country and singing of the Australian national anthem.
What time does State of Origin finish?
The time is heavily dependent on the kick-off, which - as you'll have read - isn't an exact science. However, it's been years since the final whistle blew any later than 10pm AEST.
State of Origin game II finished at 10:01pm AEST
How long does State of Origin go for?
Once the game is underway, the actual playing time is 80 minutes. Half-time is 15 minutes and the coverage of the match will typically last an hour after the final whistle.
Where is Origin Game 3 being played?
The final match of this year's Origin series is taking place at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
The Blues have won three of their last five games at the venue and will need the support of the famous 'Blatchy's Blues' section to help them avoid a whitewash.
However, when the two sides faced off in Sydney in 2022, the Maroons claimed an unlikely 16-10 victory.
What channel is State of Origin on?
All three 2023 Origin matches are being broadcast exclusively on Channel 9.
Pre-match coverage is provided by both Channel 9 and Fox Sports, but the game itself is only shown by the former.
As for fans watching online, all the action will be streamed live via 9Now.
Kayo Sports have full replays of past series available on their platform and will have on-demand replays of all 2023 games.
State of Origin Game 3 TV, streaming details
| Date | Broadcast start | Kick-off | TV channel | Streaming |
| Wed, July 12 | 7:00 pm AEST | 8:05 pm AEST | Channel 9 | 9Now |
What time is State of Origin in WA?
Rugby league's showcase event will likely kick off at 6:05pm AWST - although, as seen above, that's at best a solid guess.
