State of Origin to Return in 2026

State snubbed as AFL State of Origin return after 26 years

The “passion” State of Origin football drives is behind an AFL decision to bring back the representative spectacle, with a clash between Victoria and Western Australia locked in for 2026.

IT’S ON! AFL to confirm State of Origin’s return in WA

For the first time in more than two decades, State of Origin football will return with WA locked in to host the historic clash.

State of Origin to return in 2026

The AFL is expected to announce that State of Origin football will return for the first time in 27 years.

AFL confirms State of Origin return in 2026

Western Australia great Glen Jakovich expects his home state to deliver traditional heavyweight Victoria a "torrid" experience when State of Origin football returns.

AFL to confirm Origin return, fixture details after 26-yr hiatus in move to ‘add content’

AFL State of Origin fixture details revealed in end to 26-yr hiatus

State of Origin to make comeback

The match will reportedly take place on February 14.