2016 State of Origin series
| 2016 State of Origin series | |
|---|---|
| Won by | Queensland (20th title) |
| Series margin | 2-1 |
| Attendance | 193,811 (ave. 64,604 per match) |
| Player of the series | Cameron Smith |
| Top points scorer(s) | Dane Gagai (16) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Dane Gagai (4) |
The 2016 State of Origin series was the 35th time the annual best-of-three series between the Queensland and New South Wales rugby league teams to be played entirely under 'state of origin' rules (1980 and 1981 were only one game series).
The Maroons were the defending champions, but had a new coach in Kevin Walters, following the appointment of Mal Meninga to the position of Australian head coach.