Upcoming event
2026 FAAA Brisbane State of Origin Lunch
- Wednesday 8 July 2026
- 12:00pm - 3:00pm (registration from 11am)
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Overview
The FAAA Brisbane Metro Community Committee is thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated inaugural event – the 2026 FAAA Brisbane State of Origin Lunch, held on the day of Game III of the series!
Join us on Wednesday 8 July at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre BCEC) for this sell out event.
This high-profile, sell-out, networking event will see proceeds generated from fundraising activities on the day go towards The Mark Hughes Foundation.
The Mark Hughes Foundation raises much needed funds for research, creates awareness and supports brain cancer patients and their families. Their ‘Beanie for Brain Cancer’ campaign is a nationally recognised fundraiser, which has seen over 1 million beanies sold. To learn more about the non-profit Health Promotion Charity, visit their website.
All attendees will go into the raffle draw in support of The Mark Hughes Foundation, for the major prize of:
2 x DIAMOND TICKETS to the AMPOL State of Origin Game III
at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday 8 July
To avoid disappointment, purchase your tickets now as this event will sell out quickly – seats are limited!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FAAA Brisbane Metro Community Committee
Hear from our MC and guest speakers about all things Origin:
MC: Trevor ‘Gilly’ Gillmeister
Rugby league great who played for the Sydney Roosters, Brisbane Broncos and Penrith Panthers, represented Queensland in State of Origin, won two premierships with the Broncos.
Darren ‘Locky’ Lockyer
Rugby league great who played his entire NRL career with the Brisbane Broncos, captained Queensland and Australia, and won four premierships with the Bronco
Shane Webcke
Rugby league great who played his entire NRL career with the Brisbane Broncos, represented Queensland and Australia, and won four premierships with the Broncos.
Benny Elias
Rugby league great who played his entire club career with the Balmain Tigers, represented New South Wales in State of Origin and Australia, and was one of the leading hookers of his era.
Cost
General registration
Member Individual Ticket: $185 incl. GST
Member Table of Ten (10): $1,850 incl. GST
Non-member Individual Ticket: $220 incl. GST
Non-member Table of Ten (10): $2,200 incl. GST
Supporter Packages
True Blue Table of 10 Supporter Package: $3,500 incl. GST
Mighty Maroon Table of 10 Supporter Package: $3,500 incl. GST
Thank you to our event supporters
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