FROM NRL MEDIA RELEASE
Adelaide Oval will host the opening game of the
2020 Holden State of Origin series.
The NRL today announced the series dates for 2020:
- Game One in Adelaide on
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
- Game Two in Sydney on Sunday,
June 21, 2020
- Game Three in Brisbane on
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
ARLC Chairman Peter Beattie today announced the
schedule during a visit to Adelaide Oval, alongside South Australian Premier
Steven Marshall, as well as Queensland Maroons Coach Kevin Walters.
“State of Origin has been an enormous success in Melbourne and Perth in recent
years, and we have no doubt that the opening game of the series next year at
Adelaide Oval will be an incredible spectacle,” Mr Beattie said.
“Origin is a wonderful showpiece for the game and this will allow us to share
it with an important new market, bringing new fans closer to the game.
“The support of the South Australian Government, as well as the South
Australian Tourism Commission, has been fantastic through the process and we
all look forward to returning in June next year for what will be an incredible
series-opener.
“This year’s series provided us some wonderful entertainment and no doubt next
year’s will bring more brilliant feats and incredible storylines.”
South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall said: “Hosting a State of Origin
match in 2020 is a major coup for Adelaide and South Australia. This is
the first time this premier sporting event will be played here,” he said.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for our state, not only is it expected to
generate an economic benefit of over $15 million, but it will showcase our
vibrant city to a huge, national and international TV audience. We look forward
to welcoming a sell-out crowd of thousands of visitors to the State of Origin
on 3 June 2020.”
While individual tickets for the series will go on sale next year, supporters
can register their interest for the 2020 Holden State of Origin series at
nrl.com/waitlist.
Fans can purchase special travel packages, which feature exclusive experiences
including a winery tour with Origin legends and a tour of Adelaide Oval via
nrltravel.com.
