One of the biggest games of the year for Australians is beginning tonight! Let's break down everything you need to know about State of Origin 2018. Are you bleeding blue or maroon?  

SERIES TIMES

Origin I — Wednesday, June 6 8pm (AEST), @ Melbourne Cricket Ground

Origin II — Sunday, June 24 7.40pm (AEST) @ ANZ Stadium

Origin III — Wednesday, July 11 8pm (AEST) @ Suncorp Stadium

All games are set to be broadcast on Channel 9.

TEAM LINEUP

NSW Blues: 

1. James Tedesco
2. Josh Addo-Carr
3. Latrell Mitchell
4. James Roberts
5. Tom Trbojevic
6. James Maloney
7. Nathan Cleary
8. David Klemmer
9. Damien Cook
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Tyson Frizell
13. Jack de Belin
14. Paul Vaughan
15. Jake Trbojevic
16. Angus Crichton
17. Tyrone Peachey
18. Tariq Sims
19. Nick Cotric

Queensland Maroons: 

1. Michael Morgan
2. Valentine Holmes
3. Greg Inglis
4. Will Chambers
5. Dane Gagai
6. Cameron Munster
7. Ben Hunt
8. Dylan Napa
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Jarrod Wallace
11. Gavin Cooper
12. Felise Kaufusi
13. Josh McGuire
14. Anthony Milford
15. Coen Hess
16. Josh Papalii
17. Jai Arrow
18. Kalyn Ponga

REFEREES (Origin I)

Lead - Gerard Sutton
Assist - Ashley Klein 
Standby - Ben Cummins
Touch Judges - Nick Beashel & Brett Suttor 
Senior Review Official - Steve Chiddy
Secondary Official - Ben Galea

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