| 2002 State of Origin series | |
|---|---|
| Won by |  (series drawn; Queensland retained the title) |
| Series margin | 1-1-1 |
| Points scored | 116 |
| Attendance | 178,252 (ave. 59,417 per match) |
| Top points scorer(s) | Lote Tuqiri (28) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Lote Tuqiri (5) |
The 2002 State of Origin series saw the 21st time that the annual three-game series between the Queensland and New South Wales representative rugby league football teams was played entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. It was the second drawn series in four years and being the second default title retention by Queensland, it ignited protests from the New South Wales camp eventually accepted by the NRL, for the introduction of extra-time to State of Origin matches was introduced to ensure a definitive result.