Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) is going all-in for the 2025 State of Origin series with three live calls of Game 1 catered for every fan, all airing from 7pm Wednesday May 28 across the SEN network. Game 1 is at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, where the NSW Blues will look to kick off their title defence in enemy territory.
Listeners can choose their call.
There’s Blues Radio with Joel Caine, Brett Kimmorley and Luke Priddis, with a strong New South Wales flavour.
Maroons Radio featuring Mark Braybrook, Scott Sattler and Andrew McCullough, for the one eyed Queenslander.
And Origin LIVE, a neutral national call with Jimmy Smith, Tim Mannah and Justin Horo, offering expert analysis and big-game energy.
SEN has also launched two new shows in partnership with McDonald’s, offering more Origin content in the lead-up to each game. Macca’s True Blue hosted by Jimmy Smith airs on Sydney’s SEN 1170am at 6pm on May 28, June 4 and June 11, which as the name suggests dives deep into all things Blues. Macca’s Mighty Maroons broadcasts on SENQ 693am at 6pm on May 28, June 4, and June 11, hosted by Scott Sattler and monitors Maroon movements.
SEN’s Saturday League Kick Off show with Scott Sattler and Andrew Webster will continue to air live every Saturday from 10am to midday across SEN radio (1170, 693, 1620 Gold Coast). While the show has always run for two hours, it will now be fully simulcast on Fox League, expanding from one hour to both hours on television to giving fans greater access to expert analysis and footy conversation.
SEN CEO, Craig Hutchison, said:
“State of Origin is one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar, and we’re proud to give fans more ways to connect with the game than ever before. Whether you bleed blue or maroon – or just love great footy – we’ve got a call and a show for you. Our new Macca’s shows are a fantastic addition, and we’re thrilled to bring even more Origin energy to our listeners.”
SEN will also be broadcasting Games 2 and 3 of Origin from Perth and Sydney respectively:
Game 2 – Wednesday 18 June, live from Optus Stadium, Perth
Game 3 – Wednesday 9 July , live from Accor Stadium, Sydney