It’s that time of year when football fans all throughout the country will be wearing their blue and maroon jerseys and spending a Wednesday night watching the 2023 State of Origin series, the 42nd edition of this storied rivalry.
State of Origin is Australia’s biggest sporting feud between the states of Queensland and New South Wales, where they compete for the State of Origin Shield. The sides have taken turns winning the coveted title the last four years, with Queensland winning the most recent version.
Even though Queensland has bagged the trophy, the Blues will be keen to avoid a sweep. So read on to find out where to watch this year’s State of Origin game 3 live, and the options for streaming the match later on-demand if you miss-out on the action in real time.
State of Origin Game 3: NSW Blues vs QLD Maroons
Game 1 of the 2023 State of Origin was played on neutral territory at the Adelaide Oval in South Australia. The Blues entered slight favourites but the Maroons grabbed the early advantage with a 26-18 victory. The Maroons were down a man, behind on the scoreboard, but pulled off a remarkable comeback to enter the next match a win away from wrapping up another Origin trophy.
The second game of Origin 2023 was played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday, the 21st of June. Given the Blues failed to secure game 1, the pressure was on them to even the series, but the Maroons prevailed in a one-sided contest, 32-6 on home soil in Queensland.
Game 3 is set to be played at Stadium Australia in Sydney, the Blues home field in New South Wales, on Wednesday the 12th of July. The Blues will be looking to avoid a sweep, which last happened in 2010, and counting on their fans to will them to a victory.
Each game of the State of Origin 2023 will be broadcasted live on Channel Nine and its on-demand subsidiary 9Now. The live broadcasts will include pre-game and post-game Origin shows.
If you happen to miss any of the action, or just want to enjoy what you already watched live on Wednesday night, you can watch on-demand State of Origin replays 30 minutes after the game concludes at your convenience on Kayo. Likewise, you can catch regularly scheduled Origin replays on Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
What time is State of Origin Game 3 live Wednesday on TV?
If you’re wondering ‘where can I watch the State of Origin live or on-demand’, check out the TV fixtures table below. Here you have the date, TV times and sports streaming provider for the live Origin match, as well as how to watch replays.
| Event | Venue | Date / AEST | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Origin game 3 | Suncorp Stadium | LIVE: Wed, 12 July, at 8:05pm | Nine / 9Now |
| State of Origin game 3 replay | Suncorp Stadium | On-demand Mini replays | Kayo Sports |
| State of Origin game 3 replay | Suncorp Stadium | Full: Wed, 12 July, 11:00pm – 1:30am | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
All matches listed as AEST, adjust for regional differences.
How to watch State Of Origin Game 3
There are multiple options for watching the NRL State of Origin in Australia depending on whether you want to enjoy the game Live or catch it On Demand. Channel Nine is the official Live broadcast rights holder in 2023, with Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo) providing On Demand replays immediately after the final whistle.
Watch State of Origin 2023 Live on Channel 9
The only place to watch State Of Origin games Live in Australia is with free-to-air Channel 9. From game one to game three, every minute of play will be available via free to air channel Nine and the 9Now streaming platform. There will be no State Of Origins replays on free to air in Australia.
Stream Origin 2023 replays on-demand with Kayo Sports
The only place to catch State Of Origin replays after the final whistle is with Fox Sports. You can access Fox Sports instantly with a Kayo 7-day free trial. As well as State Of Origin replays, Kayo Sports subscribers can watch every game from every round of the NRL regular season, live or on-demand.
A Basic subscription after your free trial costs as little as $25 per month, and in addition to every game live until the Grand Final, there’s a variety of popular NRL TV shows and special programming.
Watch Origin 2023 replays on Fox League online with Foxtel Now
You can also access State Of Origin Replays with Foxtel and Foxtel Now. If you don’t like the idea of set-up fees and would like to re-live State Of Origin games in full, you can take advantage of the Foxtel Now 10 day free trial.
The free trial also allows you to watch every NRL match, in every round, live. This includes the games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. As well as popular Rugby League shows such as NRL Tonight, Sunday’s with Matty Johns and NRL 360. After your free trial is over you will need both the Essential Pack ($25/month) and Sports Pack ($29/month) to keep watching Fox Sports.
Stream Origin 2023 replays with Kayo from Telstra
Sports fans can take advantage of Telstra’s latest sports streaming deal via Telstra Plus. If you’re a Gold Telstra Plus member, you can get Kayo Basic for only $12.50/month for 12 months, while Silver Telstra Plus members can enjoy Kayo Basic for $17.50/month for 12 months.
To sign up for the Kayo Premium plan (originally $35/month), Gold Telstra Plus members can sign up for only $20/month for 12 months, and Silver Telstra Plus members only need to pay $25/month for 12 months. Kayo One customers need to upgrade to Kayo Basic to avail the Kayo Telstra offer.
The Foxtel Now Telstra offer gives you the first month for free, meaning you will only need to pay for the sports pack ($29) on top. Both of these options come as part of a 12-month contract and give you access to over 50 live sports throughout the year.
What to watch after Origin
If you enjoy regular-season NRL in between Origin games, then Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo) is the place for you, televising every match of every round Live and ad-break free before the Grand Final. Find out how to watch your favourite team during the remainder of the season below.
