Origin 2026 Game 1 Watch-Party Kit

Game 1 of the 2026 State of Origin series is nearly here. Whether you’re going to the ground or hosting a few mates around the telly, here’s the watch-party kit checklist — straight from the floor of Peter Wynn’s Score in Parramatta.

1. The jersey (non-negotiable)

Origin night without a jersey on isn’t Origin night. The full 2026 range is in stock:

NSW Blues — 2026 home and away jerseys, men’s, women’s, kids
QLD Maroons — 2026 home and away jerseys, men’s, women’s, kids
Full 2026 Origin range — both teams, kids sizing, retro heritage, custom name and number

Want your name on the back? Every 2026 Origin jersey can be personalised with your name and number, printed in-store at our Parramatta workshop. Order early in the week — Game 1 demand is heavy.

2. The flag — front yard or behind the couch

Hang it out the window. Plant it in the front yard. Drape it over the back of the couch. Origin flags are the cheapest piece of theatre money can buy:

NSW Blues Game Day Flag
QLD Maroons Game Day Flag
NSW Blues Car Flag — for the drive over to a mate’s place
NSW State of Origin Pole Flag — heritage piece

3. The scarf (June nights get cold)

Origin runs through June — Sydney and Brisbane get cold at night. A supporter scarf does two jobs: keeps you warm, shows your side. Picks:

2024 QLD Maroons State of Origin Bar Scarf
2024 QLD Maroons Supporter Scarf
2024 QLD Maroons Heritage Scarf — a bit more collector-flavour
2025 NSW Blues Beanie (Adidas) — if scarves aren’t your thing

4. The hoodie — for cold viewing or post-game cool-downs

Blues supporters: we’ve got a few options that work indoors or outdoors.

5. Caps and bucket hats

Daylight watch parties or pre-game pub trip — finish the kit with a cap.

6. The kids’ kit

Watching with the family? Get the kids into proper kit — they’ll remember it longer than the scoreline.

7. Snacks, drinkware and the rest

We’re a footy retailer, not a bottle-o — but we stock the NRL-branded drinkware that earns its place at any Origin watch party. Per-team mugs and stubby holders for everyone’s “other” team are scattered through the Rugby League collection. Pair them with whatever you’re putting on the BBQ.

Drinkware you’ll find from the supplier ranges we carry:

11oz ceramic coffee mugs (per-NRL-team)
Can/stubby holders (per-NRL-team)
EZY Freeze mugs (cools as you pour — multiple teams)
Cooler bags with tray (for transporting cold ones to the game)

How fast can you get it for Game 1?

Standard Australia-wide shipping starts at $9.50. Express Post from $15 for typical jersey orders. For Game 1 timing, place the order by midweek if you’re relying on standard post. For express, late-week is usually fine.

In Sydney or driving through Parramatta? Visit the store — same-day pickup on stocked items, and we can talk you through name and number printing if you want it on the jersey.

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Visit our Parramatta store

83 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Mon–Fri 10am–5pm · Sat 10am–4pm · Sun 11am–3pm · +61 2 9891 2655

Whichever side you’re on for Game 1 — get kitted out properly.

— Peter

Your 2026 State of Origin Game 1 Watch-Party Kit