- Rockhampton will host the 2026 Queensland Maroons Westpac Fan Day on 30 June 2026
- Fans will meet the full Maroons squad ahead of Origin III, with autographs, photos and junior coaching clinics on offer
- The event celebrates Central Queensland's proud rugby league heritage, home to stars including Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Ben Hunt
Queensland Rugby League (QRL) and Rockhampton Regional Council are thrilled to bring one of the state's favourite rugby league traditions to Central Queensland during this year's State of Origin series.
In a massive coup for the Central Queensland region, Rockhampton's newly upgraded Browne Park will host the Queensland Maroons Westpac Fan Day on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Fans will have the chance to meet their favourite Maroons players, with opportunities for autographs, photos, and interactive experiences with QRL partners in the lead up to the third match of the Origin series.
Rockhampton's deep rugby league heritage makes it a fitting host city.
It is the hometown of Maroons captain Cameron Munster, who first developed his rugby league skills with the North Knights juniors.
The wider Central Queensland region has produced numerous Maroons State of Origin stars, including Harry Grant (Yeppoon Seagulls) and Ben Hunt (Blackwater Crushers).
Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said that Rockhampton has always been a heartland for rugby league, and hosting the Queensland Maroons Westpac Fan Day is a tremendous honour for our community.
"This is a chance for locals to stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the team they love, right here at our newly upgraded Browne Park," Mayor Williams said.
"Events like this are so great for the region and give locals a real boost. This is going to be a big year for the Maroons and it will be good to show them Rockhampton and Central Queensland are right there behind them."
Parks, Sport, and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said regional communities are the backbone of Queensland, and events like this highlight their passion and resilience. We're delighted to play a role in bringing the Maroons to the Rockhampton Region.
"Central Queensland has produced some of the state's greatest rugby league players, and we're incredibly proud to see our region recognised in this way," Cr Rutherford said.
"Our junior players will remember this for years. Being able to run, pass and kick alongside their heroes is the kind of experience that sparks lifelong passion for the game."
Maroons head coach Billy Slater said regional fan days remain one of the most meaningful parts of the team's annual calendar.
"Queensland's strength has always come from its people, and that includes every town and community across the state," Slater said.
"Taking the Maroons to regional Queensland isn't just a tradition – it's a responsibility. These fan days remind our players who they represent and why the jersey means so much."
The Maroons have a long and proud history of connecting with regional Queensland communities, having engaged with fans in Gympie, Toowoomba, Cairns and Warwick in recent years.
This year's Westpac Fan Day will be complemented by a new addition to the QRL events calendar, the Maroons Under The Stars Dinner at Paradise Lagoons, held on the eve of the team's arrival in Rockhampton.
