Sports9/15/2025•The Guardian
AFL confirms State of Origin football to return in 2026 after 27-year hiatus
The AFL has confirmed the return of the State of Origin football match in 2026, ending a 27-year hiatus. The game will be played between Victoria and Western Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth on February 14, 2026. The last time a State of Origin game was contested was in 1999, when Victoria defeated South Australia by 54 points at the MCG. The decision to feature Western Australia this time came after strong lobbying from the Western Australian government, with South Australia being overlooked.
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