The 2026 NRL premiership market is out and it features some rather interesting prices (full list below).<\/p>\n
While Brisbane and Penrith are unlikely to raise too many eyebrows as current premiership favourites, the lofty $6.50 rating of the Melbourne Storm<\/a> seems to be based far more on history and respect for Craig Bellamy than consideration for what has already been a hugely tumultuous off-season.<\/p>\n Following top-four NRL campaigns in 2025, both the Raiders<\/a> and Bulldogs<\/a> may feel a little insulted to see their teams listed at the juicy price of $14 while Sharks<\/a> fans will yet again be wondering what\u2019s going on, paying $21 despite making the second-last weekend of the 2025 season.<\/p>\n Bookmakers expect the Warriors<\/a> to slide into the mid-table in 2026, with the current money trail suggesting Parramatta and Souths should rise back towards the top eight.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Brisbane Broncos teen seeking immediate release from NRL contract<\/a><\/p>\n At the other end of the premiership scale the $56 Titans<\/a> and $61 Knights<\/a> are once again predicted to be battling for the wooden spoon despite both having new head coaches\u2014same goes for St. George Illawarra who are currently paying $61 in what seems a significant slight on Shane Flanagan\u2019s men.<\/p>\n Having said all this, fans of the bottom-rated teams can take plenty of solace from the Canberra Raiders who won the minor premiership last season despite being listed as rank outsiders at the start of 2025.<\/p>\n The 2026 NRL premiers will be crowned at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Sunday October 4.<\/p>\n 2026 NRL Premiership Betting Market<\/p>\n Brisbane Broncos<\/a><\/p>\n 5.00<\/p>\n Penrith Panthers<\/a><\/p>\n 6.00<\/p>\n Melbourne Storm<\/p>\n 6.50<\/p>\n