State of Origin Game 3: Date, time, venue, odds and more

The 2025 State of Origin series is set for a thrilling climax as New South Wales and Queensland head into a do-or-die decider in Game 3 at Accor Stadium, Sydney.

New South Wales took the lead in the series by beating Queensland 18-6 in their own back yard at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane in Game 1.

However, the Maroons came fighting back in Game 2, winning 26-24 at Perth's Optus Stadium to level the series.

Now we head to Accor Stadium, Sydney for the decider and it is no surprise that the Blues are the hot fancies to get the job done and complete back-to-back series wins.

Queensland may have other ideas though. They have pulled of wins against the odds in the past and are capable of doing so again.

One thing is certain, both sides will be fired up and another epic battle looks to be on the cards in Sydney.

State of Origin Game 3 date

State of Origin Game 3 is set to take place on Wednesday 9th July.

State of Origin Game 3 time

State of Origin Game 3 is set to kick off at 20:05 (AEST).

State of Origin Game 3 venue

State of Origin Game 3 will take place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales.

State of Origin Game 3 teams

The teams have yet to be announced for the series decider, but both New South Wales and Queensland have selection dilemmas.

Queensland made the bold call to axe captain Daly Cherry-Evans in Game 2, but it paid off as the Maroons levelled the series with a rthrilling victory.

Cameron Munster will remain as captain, while Tom Dearden is also expected to keep his place in the halves.

There is one big concern for the Maroons, as Kalyn Ponga was injured playing for Newcastle Knights in the NRL and could miss out.

It is also being speculated that Maroons coach Billy Slater could recall powerful forward Josh Papalii for the decider.

All being well, New South Wales are expected to stick with the same squad that took part in Game 2.

Nathan Cleary appears to have overcome the groin issue that hampered him in that fixture and is expected to be good to go.

State of Origin Game 3 odds

Hosts New South Wales are the hot fancies at 1.40 to win Game 3, while Queensland can be backed at 3.00 to spring a shock in Sydney.

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