Women's State of Origin 2025: Schedule, Teams & How to Watch

🏉 Match Schedule & Venues

• Game 1: May 1 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

• Game 2: May 15 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

• Game 3: May 29 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle ​

The series opener is part of Brisbane's NRL Magic Round, with strong ticket sales suggesting a potential record-breaking crowd. ​

🔍 Key Players & Team Updates

🟦 New South Wales Sky Blues

• Jaime Chapman: Returns to the wing after recovering from a spinal fracture earlier this year.

• Jesse Southwell & Tiana Penitani: Form a new halves pairing under coach John Strange.​

🟥 Queensland Maroons

• Tarryn Aiken: Back from injury, aiming to replicate her standout performances from 2024.

• Coaching Staff: Greg Inglis joins as an assistant coach, focusing on mentoring the outside backs. ​

🗓️ Series Context & Expectations

Queensland enters the series seeking a third consecutive title, having won the 2023 and 2024 series. New South Wales, under new leadership, aims to reclaim the shield, last held in 2022. ​

The scheduling of the series before the NRLW season has raised concerns, with Queensland coach Tahnee Norris advocating for a revised calendar to allow players adequate preparation time. ​

📺 How to Watch

All matches of the Women's State of Origin series will be broadcast live and free on the 9Network and streamed on 9Now.