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Ampol Women's State of Origin Game 3: All you need to know
Game Three of the 2025 Women's Ampol State of Origin series kicks off on Thursday May 29 at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle with the Westpac NSW Blues chasing a clean sweep.
A record crowd of 26,022 was on hand in Brisbane for Game One to see the Blues win 32-12 before John Strange's team wrapped up the series with a 26-6 victory in Sydney.
Match: Blues Women v Maroons
Game 3 -
home Team
Blues Women
away Team
Maroons
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Ampol Women's State of Origin schedule
- Origin I – Westpac NSW Blues 32 def. Maroons 12 (Highlights)
- Origin II – Thursday May 15, 7.45pm at Allianz Stadium (Highlights)
- Origin III – Thursday, May 29, 7.45pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Game Three event schedule
- 5.30pm - Gates Open
- 5.45pm - NSW RISE Girls kick-off
- 7.45pm - Origin Three NSW v Qld kick-off
Welcome From Destination NSW
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Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets for Ampol Women’s State of Origin Game 3 start at just $19, via nrl.com/tickets.
NRL Hospitality packages are on sale now at nrl.com/hospitality
Match: Blues Women v Maroons
Game 2 -
home Team
Blues Women
away Team
Maroons
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Plan Your Trip to Newcastle
Heading to Newcastle for Thursday’s Women’s State of Origin? Plan a getaway that goes beyond the game.
Check into Novotel Newcastle Beach for coastal calm stay. Fill your day with culture at Newcastle Art Gallery, beach time at Merewether, and a walk along the Bathers Way.
Wrap it all up with drinks and dinner along buzzing Darby Street. Game on, getaway mode activated.
About Newcastle
Newcastle is NSW’s busiest sea port and a city shaped by water—swim in ocean pools, surf top waves, or soak up harbour views.
As Australia’s second-oldest colonial city, it blends history with culture, from heritage neighbourhoods and historic sites to vibrant precincts filled with striking architecture and street art.
What's on at the Game
Westpac Catch & Keep
Westpac Catch&Keep is back! If you’re the lucky fan who catches a footy sailing into the stands at Game Three of Ampol Women’s State of Origin, you keep it and take home a priceless piece of Women’s State of Origin history!
Westpac Bringin the Footy.
Ampol Little Origin
There is another shield that NSW and Queensland will compete for at this year’s Ampol Women’s State of Origin Series. 12 schools have won the opportunity to participate in this year’s Ampol Little Origin and fulfill their State of Origin dreams. Watch at half-time as Little NSW & QLD battle it out for the Ampol Little Origin Title.
From Little Origins, Legends Grow!
Harvey Norman JBL Dance Cam
Show us your best moves on the big screen for your chance to win a brand new JBL speaker thanks to Harvey Norman!
Harvey Norman Pass The Ball
Test out your passing skills in the precinct with Harvey Norman's Pass the Ball! Get your hands on a bunch of cool Harvey Norman prizes.
Tuning In
TV: Channel Nine and 9Now
Radio: ABC Radio, Triple M, SEN (NRL Nation)
2GB Sydney / 4BC Brisbane (Nine Radio)
Getting to the Game
The closest station to the stadium is Broadmeadow on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. The stadium is a short walk from the station.
You'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.
Free bus services for the Women's State of Origin fixture will run at regular intervals from two hours prior to kick off from selected bus stops along the route. Return services will run for around half an hour after full-time. Catch one of the five stadium shuttle services to get to the match at McDonald Jones Stadium in 2025. Please refer to timetables for more information.
Return services will run for approximately 30 minutes after full-time. For more information on timings click here.
- Stadium Shuttle 1 – Newcastle CBD: Stops at Queens Wharf, King Street at Bolton Street, Civic Park, Marketown, and Tudor Street at Beaumont Street.
- Stadium Shuttle 2 – Charlestown/Belmont: Stops at Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara. Two services will start from Belmont on the Pacific Highway at Macquarie Street, also stopping on Pacific Highway at Groves Road.
- Stadium Shuttle 3 – Glendale: Stops at Stockland Glendale, Cardiff Station, and Lookout Road at McCaffrey Drive.
- Stadium Shuttle 4 – Wallsend: Stops at Wallsend Village, Newcastle Road at Blue Gum Road, and Newcastle Road at Dent Street.
- Stadium Shuttle 5 – Mayfield: Stops at Wests Mayfield, Mayfield shops, Waratah Station, and Waratah Village
If you’re driving, travel with your group and pre-book stadium parking via Ticketmaster or use nearby local parking. Traffic may be heavier than usual as fans travel to and from the game so allow extra travel time – you can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com
For passenger drop-off, use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road.
