The NRL is back for 2026, with all 17 teams embarking on a 27-round home and away journey that culminates with the NRL finals series in September.<\/p>\n
Reigning premiers Brisbane will begin the season as favourites to triumph again in the grand final on Sunday, 4 October, just ahead of the Penrith Panthers<\/a>.<\/p>\n While at the other end of the table the St. George Illawarra Dragons<\/a> are expected to be fighting with the Newcastle Knights<\/a> and Gold Coast Titans<\/a> for the wooden spoon.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth remembering that in 2025 the Canberra Raiders<\/a> began as favourites for the wooden spoon before going on to shock the league and claim the JJ Giltinan Shield as minor premiers – so the money isn\u2019t always right.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Full 2026 NRL bye schedule for every club<\/a><\/p>\n The Sporting News has all the latest news and changes in the 2026 NRL premiership betting market.<\/p>\n What are the NRL 2026 premiership odds for every team?<\/p>\n Team<\/p>\n Odds Now<\/p>\n Odds Pre-Round 1<\/p>\n Change +\/-<\/p>\n 1\u00a0Brisbane Broncos<\/a><\/p>\n $6.00<\/p>\n $6.00<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n 2 Penrith Panthers<\/p>\n $6.50<\/p>\n $6.50<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n 3 Melbourne Storm<\/a><\/p>\n $7.50<\/p>\n $7.50<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n 4 Sydney Roosters<\/a><\/p>\n $7.50<\/p>\n $7.50<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n 5 Canterbury Bulldogs<\/a><\/p>\n $14.00<\/p>\n $14.00<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n 6 Canberra Raiders<\/p>\n $16.00<\/p>\n $16.00<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n