There's a simple way to watch State of Origin Game 3 for *FREE*

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.

State of Origin Game 3 live stream, date, time, channelsMaroons 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.

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How to watch State of Origin Game 3 for free