What time does State of Origin Game 2 actually start?

The Blues have to win against Queensland in enemy territory to keep the Origin series alive. Here’s what you need to know about Game II.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Lindsay Collins of the Maroons celebrates with team mates after Cameron Munster of the Maroons scored a tryduring game one of the 2023 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 31, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

After three weeks of selection debate and build-up, Game II of the 2023 State of Origin series is here.

Queensland leads the series 1-0 and the Maroons are the heavy favourites to wrap up the series with victory at home at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.

NSW will have to win in enemy territory to make it 1-1 and keep the series alive.

What time does Game II actually start?

The game is scheduled to kick off at 8.05pm AEST, although it might be a few minutes after that given the usual delays.

How to watch Origin Game II

You can watch the game on Channel 9 or stream it via 9Now.

If you can’t watch the game, follow news.com.au’s live coverage of every angle.

Who’s doing the pre-game entertainment?

Australian Idol icon Shannon Noll will perform the pre-game entertainment at Suncorp Staduim.

Betting odds (Sportsbet)

Queensland win — $1.50

NSW win — $2.65

Can James Tedesco and the Blues pull off an upset? (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

TEAMS FOR ORIGIN II

NSW Team

1. James Tedesco (c)

2. Brian To’o

3. Stephen Crichton

4. Tom Trbojevic

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Jarome Luai

7. Mitchell Moses

8. Junior Paulo

9. Damien Cook

10. Payne Haas

11. Tyson Frizell

12. Hudson Young

13. Isaah Yeo

14. Stefano Utoikamanu

15. Cameron Murray

16. Liam Martin

17. Reece Robson

18. Matt Burton

Coach: Brad Fittler

QLD Team

1. Reece Walsh

2. Xavier Coates

3. Valentine Holmes

4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

5. Murray Taulagi

6. Cameron Munster

7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c)

8. Lindsay Collins

9. Ben Hunt

10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

11. David Fifita

12. Jeremiah Nani

13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Harry Grant

15. Thomas Flegler

16. Reuben Cotter

17. Mo Fotuaika

18. AJ Brimson

Coach: Billy Slater

MATCH OFFICIALS FOR GAME II

Referee — Ashley Klein

Review Official — Grant Atkins

Touch Judges — Drew Oultram and David Munro

Standby Referee — Gerard Sutton

Standby Touch Judge — Michael Wise