State of Origin Game II Scheduled at Melbourne Cricket Ground

New South Wales and Queensland will meet for Game II of the State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. New South Wales can win the series with a victory, while Queensland needs a win to force a deciding third match. Kick-off times vary by location.

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The Nine Network holds broadcast rights for the series.

The game will air on Channel Nine and stream on 9Now. The ABC Sport live blog and radio call with commentator Andrew Moore will also cover the match.

Wales overcame a 20-point deficit to win Game I 22-20 at Stadium Australia. Queensland led 20-6 at halftime before a send-off reduced them to 12 players. New South Wales scored three second-half tries to complete the comeback.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground last hosted a State of Origin match in 2024. New South Wales has won five of the six previous matches played there. Game III is scheduled for July 8 at Lang Park in Brisbane.