| 2006 State of Origin series | |
|---|---|
| Won by |  Queensland (11th title) |
| Series margin | 2-1 |
| Points scored | 99 |
| Attendance | 180,074 (ave. 60,025 per match) |
| Player of the series | Darren Lockyer |
| Top points scorer(s) | Johnathan Thurston (14) |
| Top try scorer(s) | Adam Mogg (3) |
The 2006 State of Origin series was the 25th year that the annual best-of-three series of interstate rugby league football matches between the Queensland and New South Wales representative teams was contested entirely under 'state of origin' selection rules. It was decided in three matches which drew a total attendance of 180,074. Queensland won the series 2-1, their first outright series victory since 2001 and the first in their record-breaking run of eight consecutive series wins. Prior to game one there was growing concern about the long term future of State of Origin, many commentators were beginning to wonder if Queensland would ever win another series after three consecutive New South Wales victories.