One of Australia’s biggest sporting events is almost here, with Queensland and New South Wales set to decide the 2026 State of Origin series before a sold out Suncorp Stadium tomorrow night.
Nine has confirmed its coverage plans for the winner takes all clash, with live and exclusive coverage across Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.
James Bracey heads Nine’s coverage from Suncorp Stadium, joined by Andrew Johns, Cameron Smith, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Sam Thaiday and Brad Fittler, while Danika Mason reports from the sideline and Allana Ferguson provides analysis throughout the night.
Viewers on 9Now can also access Battle View, following the main broadcast while keeping dedicated views of halfbacks Nathan Cleary and Sam Walker on screen throughout the match.
Alongside the live match, Nine has lined up feature segments including Cobbo’s Comeback, charting Selwyn Cobbo’s return to the Origin arena, and The Suncorp Heist, revisiting New South Wales’ previous deciding victories in Brisbane.
If you’re already counting down to kick off, Freddy and the Eighth airs tonight with Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Danika Mason previewing the decider, while last night’s edition of 100% Footy, featuring Latrell Mitchell, Pat Carrigan and Liam Martin, is available to catch up on before the teams run out.
Coverage begins from 7.00pm AEST in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on Channel 9 and 9Now. Adelaide viewers can tune in from 6.30pm ACST on 9Gem before coverage switches to Channel 9 at 7.00pm, while Perth viewers can watch from 5.00pm AWST on 9Gem ahead of Channel 9 joining the broadcast at 5.30pm.
If you miss any of the action, a 20 minute mini match will also be available on 9Now after full time.
