State of Origin weather forecast? Will it rain during Game 1 — NSW Blues vs. Queensland Maroons

State of Origin Game 1 is going to be heavily affected by the weather as rain hits Sydney over the next week.

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Rain is forecast in the Harbour City on Tuesday and Wednesday — meaning slippery conditions are likely for the NSW Blues — Queensland Maroons opener.

How much will this impact the match?

The Sporting News provides the latest weather forecast for Origin I at Accor Stadium.

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All data via the Bureau of Meteorology (last updated May 26).

State of Origin forecast: Weather report, rain for Game I in Sydney

There is likely to be showers in the evening, with a possible chance of a thunderstorm.

This will make the Accor Stadium field slippery and complicate ball handling.

Lucky the game isn’t on Thursday — 40-70mm of rain is forecast.

Max: 22 degrees

Min: 15 degrees

Chance of rain: 75 per cent

Rainfall amount: 1-9 mm

When does State of Origin Game I kick off?

The first game of the series is scheduled to begin at 8:05 pm AEST on Wednesday, May 27

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