Sports special

State of Origin

State of Origin brings out a special passion in the players: once those blue and maroon jumpers are on it's all bets off. Luckily for us, the final game of the 2010 Origin series takes place in Sydney. It's mate against mate, state against state in the showpiece spectacle of the NRL season.
NSW Blues vs Qld MaroonsANZ Stadium, Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park 2127. Wed 7 Jul, kick-off 8pm. $50–$135.

AFL

The Swans look to continue their flight up the ladder in July with two important games in Sydney. North Melbourne will hope to settle the scores after their loss to Sydney in Round 4, while the game against Geelong, last year's premiers, is guaranteed to be a blockbuster. The Swans are sitting pretty in seventh, but a couple of wins in their hometown would send them soaring closer to securing a flag.

Round 15: Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne Sydney Cricket Ground, Driver Ave, Moore Park 2021. Sun 11 Jul, kick-off 1.10pm. $20–$65.

Round 18: Sydney Swans vs Geelong ANZ Stadium, Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park 2127. Sat 31 Jul, kick-off 7.10pm. $20–$65.

Sydney FC vs the World

During July, Sydney FC will be showcasing their skills to the world. Starting with an exhibition match against English powerhouse Everton on the Sat 10 Jul, where new signing Nicky Carle will take on some of the top Premier League stars. The boys in blue will then play a round-robin tournament against Glasgow Rangers, AEK Athens and Blackburn Rovers, across one action-packed week. Make sure you're there to see Sydney FC shine on the world stage.

Sydney FC vs Everton FC ANZ Stadium, Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park 2127. Sat 10 Jul, kick-off 7.30pm,.$49.95–$139.95.

Sydney FC vs AEK Athens Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park Rd, Paddington 2021. Sun 25 Jul, Kick off 12.45pm, $29–$90.

Sydney FC vs Glasgow Rangers Sydney Football Stadium. Wed 28 Jul, Kick off 8.15pm. $29–$90.

Sydney FC vs Blackburn RoversSydney Football Stadium. Sat 31 Jul, Kick off 7.15pm. $29–$90.

WWE Smackdown!

End the month with a bang, then a smack, as the WWE boys hit our shores. The Smackdown roster features some of the world's top wrestlers including the Undertaker, Rey Mysterio and the Big Show. There'll be ladders, chairs and titles on the line. Don't miss your chance to see the men and women of WWE bring the smack down!
WWE Smackdown Acer Arena, Olympic Boulevard, Homebush Bay 2127. Sat 31 Jul, 7.15pm. $50–$350.

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