The men's State of Origin series concluded with a winner-takes-all Game III at Lang Park in Brisbane on July 7, 2026. Queensland's Maroons delivered an attacking masterclass in the second half, scoring 36 points—the highest ever scored in a half of Origin football—propelled by a hat-trick from winger Selwyn Cobbo. This offensive surge led Queensland to a commanding 44-24 win over New South Wales.

The Blues have historically found it challenging to win deciders at Lang Park, with just three victories in 13 attempts. However, they were victorious the last time the Origin series was decided in Brisbane. The 2026 decider was broadcast live on Channel Nine and streamed via 9Now, starting at 8:05 pm across NSW, Queensland, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, and Papua New Guinea.

Notably, Brisbane previously hosted a Game III decider in 2001 at the Queen Elizabeth II Stadium during redevelopment works at Lang Park.

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