State of Origin 2025: What time will kick-off actually be in Perth?

State of Origin moves to Perth with the second match of the series taking place at Optus Stadium on Wednesday night.

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Despite the time zone shift kick off remains at 8.05pm AEDT. That 5.05pm local time

But Origin never starts on time, so don’t expect the actual football to get underway until closer to 8.15pm due to the pre-match ceremony.

You can catch all three games of the 2025 State of Origin on free-to-air Channel 9 and its streaming platform 9Now.

Foxtel will provide extensive pre-match coverage and replays after the final siren on Fox League (Channel 502).

Or follow the action via our live blog at foxsports.com.au

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