- Perth to host epic State of Origin Game II showdown
on Wednesday, 18 June 2025
- Tickets on sale from this Friday, 22 November
- Thousands of interstate visitors expected to
visit WA specifically for the match
- Perth's 2022 State of Origin clash was a sellout
with over 59,000 packing into Optus Stadium
- Blockbuster event will return again in 2028
Perth's status as a major events destination shows no signs of slowing down,
with Game II of the annual National Rugby League (NRL) State of Origin series
confirmed for Optus Stadium on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
The State of Origin is a
three-match series between two of Australia's biggest sporting rivals - the
Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues - and touted as one of the biggest
annual sporting contests in the country.
Next year's event marks
State of Origin's third time in Perth, which is expected to again deliver
thousands of out-of-state visitors and millions of dollars to Western Australia.
Previous matches in 2019
and 2022 both attracted crowds of close to 60,000, with the more recent match
in 2022 generating $13.3 million for the local economy from the nearly 7,000 people
who travelled from outside WA to attend.
Game II's announcement
comes off the back of recent NRL blockbusters in Perth, including this year's
sellout match between the Sydney Roosters and Dolphins at HBF Park and the
Optus Stadium doubleheader last year which brought over the South Sydney
Rabbitohs, Cronulla Sharks, Newcastle Knights and Dolphins.
Perth will also host a
State of Origin match again in 2028.
Tickets for Game II of
the 2025 series in Perth go on sale this Friday, 22 November.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"State of Origin is one
of sport's greatest rivalries, and the highest level of representative rugby league
that Australia has to offer.
"This series has
everything that is great about rugby league - world-class athleticism and skill,
incredible spectacle and loyal and passionate fans - so it's no wonder that
past State of Origin matches held at Optus Stadium have attracted thousands of
interstate and even international visitors to WA.
"This epic clash between
the Maroons and Blues is also another fantastic chance for Western Australian
fans to enjoy the pinnacle of rugby league magic, right on their doorstep."
Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"State of Origin is one
of the biggest fixtures on the Australian sporting calendar, and we're so
excited it's returning to Perth again in 2025.
"The passion this event
ignites, the rivalry it sparks between friends and family and the thousands of
people it entices to travel each year is just incredible.
"It's these types of
events that are so beneficial for Western Australia - ones that attract
thousands of interstaters and even internationals, generate millions of dollars
for our economy in visitor spend and showcase our State to the millions of
people that tune in right across the country."
Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
"State of Origin is a well-known sporting rivalry that
has a passionate fan base across Australia, and it's phenomenal to be hosting
one of the three games here in Perth once again next June.
"After phenomenal results
when we hosted State of Origin games in 2019 and 2022, WA has proven that this
epic showdown between the Blues and Maroons will always be met with a packed
stadium, so I encourage fans to get their tickets before they miss out."
