State of Origin

State of Origin returns to Perth

Optus Stadium will host the much-anticipated State of Origin Game II between the New South Wales 'Blues' and Queensland 'Maroons' on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.

State of Origin is one of Australian sport’s greatest rivalries and the 2025 event marks the third time it’s been hosted at the Stadium!

Tickets on sale now via Ticketmaster.

EVENT TIMES

All times are approximate and subject to changes.

WHAT'S ON

The Victoria Bitter Sheds come to Perth!

Head to the VB Sheds before State of Origin Game 2 for good food, great entertainment, and a big cold beer. Opens 1:00pm, located on the Southern Oval.

Free entry. (Ticketholders aged 18+ only.)

Stadium Park Fun Zone from 1:00pm

• The VB Sheds
• Face Painting
• PPQ Inflatable Jersey

Pre-Match Entertainment from 5:30pm

• Coin Toss
• Westpac Inflatable Ball
• Telstra Race the LED
• KFC Obstacle Course
• Ampol Shield Delivery
• Welcome to Country

Half Time

• Ampol Little Origin
• Chemist Warehouse Activation
• Westpac Inflatable Ball
• Red Bull DJ Stage and Dancers 

Game Day Rooftop Experience

Don’t miss your chance to take your experience up a level! Watch the State of Origin Game II between New South Wales ‘Blues’ and Queensland ‘Maroons’ from 42m above the field.

To book, visit THE OZONE at Optus Stadium.

TICK OFF BEFORE KICK OFF

• Public transport is included in your ticket. Plan your journey with Transperth.
• Arrive early and check out the pre-match activities & entertainment.
• Have your ticket downloaded and open, ready to be scanned at gates.
• Enter via the Gate shown on your ticket for best access to your seat.
• If you bring a bag, make it small and have it ready for inspection.

MERCHANDISE LOCATIONS

External

• Gate A merch - 2:00pm
• Gate B merch - 2:30pm

Internal

• Lobby 101 - 4:00pm
• Lobby 107 - 4:00pm
• Aisle 129 - 4:00pm
• Aisle 141 - 4:00pm

View Stadium Map here.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 

Optus Stadium has a delicious line-up of food & beverage options available for fans to enjoy on game day. TRY these Origin-themed food specials, inspired by Optus Stadium's Culinary Ambassadors.

• True-Blue Smash Burger by Matt Moran
• Mighty Maroons Kebab by Shane Delia

Visit our Food and Beverage page for more information here.

PREMIUM HOSPITALITY 

Premium Hospitality is on sale now, contact premiumsales@optusstadium.com.au for more information, or click here to book. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Your ticket to game includes travel on all Transperth services for three hours either side of the event.

Important: Following the opening of the Thornlie-Cockburn Line, direct trains on the Mandurah Line from Optus Stadium will now operate after the game.

Weekday Services

• Direct trains and the Suburban Event Bus Network will not operate before the match due to the clash with afternoon peak. Instead, catch a timetabled train or bus service to Perth, then transfer to an Armadale or Thornlie-Cockburn Line train service to Perth Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can also catch the Red CAT to Matagarup Bridge via West Perth and Perth CBD.

• To get you home, the Suburban Event Bus Network will come into operation for 45 minutes after the match, in addition to direct trains on the Yanchep, Mandurah and Fremantle lines.

Visit the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your journey.

Allow plenty of extra time to make sure you make it in time for bouncedown!

Read more here.

PARKING

There is no parking available at Optus Stadium on major event days.

Optus Stadium has limited ACROD parking bays available for major events. Registrations for ACROD parking are managed by registering online and are issued by email. Register online here.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Our Conditions of Entry apply to all patrons (Patrons or Ticket Holders) attending events at Optus Stadium.