You can watch the 2026 State of Origin Game 3 live and FREE on 9Now, and from anywhere with a VPN. The free-to-air streaming service will show every moment of the winner-takes-all decider as New South Wales and Queensland battle for the Shield at Suncorp Stadium with the series locked at 1-1.
Maroons vs Blues takes place on Wednesday, July 8
► Time: 6:05 a.m. ET / 11:05 a.m. BST / 8:05 p.m. AEST
• FREE STREAM — 9Now (AUS)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
Queensland head into the decider with the momentum after overturning a halftime deficit to hammer New South Wales 44-24 in Game 2 and level the series. With four wins in the past six years, they will be confident of lifting the Shield once again today.
Want to catch State of Origin Game 3 free on 9Now (AUS)? How can you stream this region-specific platform from anywhere? Can you watch the match while in the U.S., U.K., Canada, or elsewhere too? Here’s our full guide to watching State of Origin game 3 live and free online from anywhere.
How to watch State of Origin Game 3 for free
Rugby fans in Australia are in luck!
9Now is streaming the State of Origin Game 3 between Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues for free Down Under.
Cable lovers can catch all the action for free too, on the free-to-air Channel 9.
If you're traveling outside Australia, you can watch the match from wherever you are by using a VPN. Full details on how to do that just below...
How to watch State of Origin Game 3 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the game on your usual subscription? You can still watch the State of Origin Game 3 live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
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Watch State of Origin Game 3 for FREE: Quick Guide
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view your usual Aussie service, you'd select Australia from the server list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to 9Now and watch the game, completely free.
Which devices can I watch State of Origin Game 3 with?
You can use 9Now to watch Maroons vs Blues on a range of devices:
Amazon Fire TV
Android phones and tablets (Android OS 5 and newer)
Android TV
Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or later)
Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD)
Chromecast (including Chromecast with Google TV)
Chrome (latest two versions)
Fetch TV (Gen 3 or newer)
Firefox (latest two versions)
Foxtel iQ
Freeview
Hisense TV
LG Smart TV (webOS 4 or higher)
Mobile apps – download the 9Now app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android)
Mozilla (latest two versions)
Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streambar)
Safari (latest two versions)
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