Countdown begins: Ampol State of Origin 2024

Where and when will the 2024 Ampol State of Origin series be played?

The mens Origin series will begin at Sydneys Accor Stadium on Wednesday June 5 before a return to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on.

The 2024 State of Origin series is the 43rd annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams.

The series will be played over three Wednesdays in June and July, with the first match to be held at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Wednesday, June 5.

The second match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, June 19, and the third and deciding match will be played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Wednesday, July 3.

The Maroons will be looking to win their third series in a row, while the Blues will be looking to regain the Origin Shield after losing the last two series.

The series is shaping up to be a blockbuster, with both teams expected to field strong sides.

The Maroons will be led by captain Daly Cherry-Evans and will be looking to players like Kalyn Ponga, Cameron Munster and Tom Dearden to guide them to a series win.

The Blues will be led by captain James Tedesco and will be looking to players like Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray to help them win back the Origin Shield.

The series is sure to be full of excitement and drama, so make sure you tune in to see all the action.