NRL State of Origin – Game 1 2026
27 May 2026 | Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Game One lands in Sydney as rugby league’s biggest rivalry returns to Accor Stadium.
The 2026 Ampol State of Origin series kicks off in Sydney, with Game One at Accor Stadium on Wednesday 27 May 2026. It is one of the biggest nights on the rugby league calendar, with New South Wales and Queensland going head-to-head in the kind of match that pulls in diehard fans, interstate travellers and plenty of groups planning the night well ahead of kick-off. Sydney Olympic Park will be busy, loud and full of colour from the first whistle to the last.
Why stay at Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park for State of Origin 2026
For guests heading to Accor Stadium, Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park accommodation gives the night a simpler starting point. Bistro Sydney is there for dinner or drinks before the game, and for guests planning to drive, on-site parking helps keep the evening easy to manage.
Once full-time hits and the crowd starts moving, coming back to Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park is a far better option than dealing with the trip home straight away. In-room dining is available for dinner until 9:30pm, and the fitness centre is there the next morning for guests extending the stay or heading off early.
Getting to Accor Stadium from Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park
If guests are driving or taking an Uber or taxi, getting to Accor Stadium from Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park is a relatively straightforward part of the night, especially for friends, couples or groups heading in together.
For guests using public transport, Macquarie Park Metro Station is around a two-minute walk from Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park, with the trip to Sydney Olympic Park generally taking around 20 to 25 minutes, followed by a short walk to Accor Stadium.
Make Origin night easier from the start
State of Origin is not the kind of event most fans want to rush through. There is too much build-up, too much noise and too much riding on it. Staying at Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park makes it easier to enjoy the night properly, then step back from the post-match rush once it is over.
