State of Origin
The greatest rivalry in rugby league returns in 2026!
Get ready for the Ampol State of Origin Series, where legends are made and pride is everything. This is the ultimate battle between the NSW Westpac Blatchys Blues and the QLD Maroons, fought across three epic games in Australia’s most iconic stadiums.
Game 1 - Accor Stadium, Sydney
Game 2 - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Game 3 - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Three Games. Two States. One Winner.
State of Origin delivers unmatched drama and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re cheering for the Blues or backing the Maroons, this is your chance to be part of history with a Boys Trip travel package.
Real Rivalry.
Ampol State of Origin.
Game 1 - Sydney
Sydney
26 - 28 May 2026
The 2026 Ampol State of Origin Series kicks off in Sydney for Game I. Get set to witness an unmatched display of real rivalry and unreal footy as the game’s best players square off in the ultimate fight for state pride.
Let us take care of all your travel arrangements, leaving you with nothing to worry about, except whether you'll be wearing blue or maroon! New South Wales or Queensland? Who will you be cheering home?
Real Rivalry.
Ampol State of Origin.
Our packages to the 2026 Ampol State of Origin Game 1 in Sydney include;
- Return Air New Zealand ‘The Works’ airfares departing AKL/WLG/CHC to Sydney on Tuesday 26th May, returning on Thursday 28th May
- Return airport to accommodation transfers
- 2 night’s accommodation at the 4-Star Mantra 2 Bond Street Hotel
- Silver match tickets to State of Origin Game 1 at Accor Stadium (upgrades available)
- Free public transport to and from Accor Stadium
- Cover More Travel Insurance
If you would prefer to upgrade your match tickets, we have availability in the Gold, TryZone or Diamond sections. Also, if two nights in Sydney isn’t long enough for you, it’s not a problem to include extra nights.
For this package you are looking at $2,250 per person, based on two people, ex-AKL or CHC and sharing a Studio Room. Prices can vary depending on numbers, departure city and optional extras, as always you can personalise this package to suit.
Optional Extras
Stay an extra night or two in Sydney
If you would prefer more than two nights in Sydney, we can tailor your package with additional nights.
Starting from an extra $250 per person, per night
Upgrade your match tickets
Our package includes Silver match tickets, but if you would like a better view, opt to upgrade to Gold, TryZone or Diamond match tickets.
Gold Tickets – Extra $110 per person
TryZone Tickets – Extra $195 per person
Diamond Tickets – Extra $350 per person
What You Need To Know
Flights
While our package pricing is for flights departing from AKL/WLG/CHC and flying direct to Sydney, we can add on regional connecting flights, if required. Our package includes Air New Zealand ‘The Works’ airfares, which includes 7kg of carry-on baggage, 23kg checked in luggage per person, a meal, beverages and in-flight entertainment. Premium Economy or Business Class upgrade options are available if flying ex-Auckland.
Accommodation
We prefer to use the 4-Star Mantra Sydney Central Hotel, they offer apartment style accommodation, located right by Sydney’s Chinatown and only a 5-minute walk to Sydney Central Station, where you can board the train to/from Accor Stadium. Take your choice from;
- Studio (King bed or two single beds)
- 1-Bedroom Apartment (King bed or two single beds)
- 2-Bedroom Apartment (King bed & double bed or double bed & two single beds)
Apartments can have an optional rollaway bed added for an additional $80 per night
Tickets
Our packages include Silver match tickets to the 2026 State of Origin at Accor Stadium, although there is the option to upgrade to Gold, TryZone or Diamond tickets.
Transfers
Included in the package are transfers from Sydney International Airport to the Mantra Sydney Central Hotel and from the hotel back to Sydney Airport. Free public transport to and from Accor Stadium is also included, just by showing your match ticket.
Insurance
We include Cover More “YourCover” Travel Insurance with our packages. If you already have made arrangements for travel insurance, let us know. If you wish to know more about our Cover More Travel Insurance, let us know and we can e-mail you a brochure.
We do have some flexibility with travel dates and package inclusions, so if something doesn’t quite suit you, let us know and we can try to cater the package to suit your personal requirements.
For all bookings we require a 50% deposit to secure your package and the remaining 50% six weeks prior to departure. For bookings within six weeks of departure, full payment would be required to secure this package. For all our terms and conditions, check out http://boys-trip.co.nz/terms