Week-by-week NFL predictions, tips and best bets for the 2026 season, which opens on 9 September and brings the Rams against the 49ers to the MCG on Friday 11 September.
Every NFL result week by week, latest first, dated in Australian time because the American Sunday is our Monday.
Every one of the 272 NFL regular-season games converted to Australian Eastern Time, week by week, plus the nine international games and the Melbourne fixture at the MCG.
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Three days, 257 picks, and a fair share of surprises — Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza going first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love sneaking into the top three, and the New York Giants getting busy with two top-10 selections after a trade.
Super Bowl outright odds explained for the 2026 NFL season, which runs from 9 September through to Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, plus the Rams against the 49ers at the MCG in Round 1.
It all comes down to this as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers square off for the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Seven and 7plus Sport carry the NFL free to air in Australia, with everything else on ESPN through Kayo, Foxtel, Fetch TV and Disney+. Every option, and what time games are on in AEST.
History comes to the MCG: the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in the first-ever NFL regular-season game played in Australia, kicking off 10:35am AEST on Friday 11 September 2026.
American football, headlined by the NFL and the Super Bowl, has a growing following in Australia. With games broadcast on ESPN via Kayo Sports and an increasing number of Australian fans engaging with the sport, NFL betting interest continues to rise each season.
Below you’ll find our guide to NFL betting in Australia, covering the key markets, the Super Bowl, and how to get started. Our 2026 NFL Draft top 10 picks ranked, graded and analysed covers how the draft shifted the AFC, NFC and Super Bowl futures markets at Australian bookmakers. For all our betting guides, visit the betting masterclass.
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| Market | Description |
|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | Pick the match winner. NFL has no draws (overtime rules apply). |
| Line / Handicap | One team receives a points advantage. The most popular NFL betting market globally. |
| Total Points Over/Under | Bet on the total combined score being over or under a set line. |
| First Touchdown Scorer | Pick which player scores the first TD. Popular for NFL prop bettors. |
| Super Bowl Winner | Season-long outright on who wins Super Bowl LXI (February 2027). Markets open pre-season. |
The Super Bowl is the single biggest betting event in American sports and attracts massive interest from Australian punters. Held annually in February, it’s one of the few NFL games that mainstream Australian sports fans engage with. Super Bowl odds, prop bets and novelty markets are available at all major Australian bookmakers.
For Australian viewers, the Super Bowl is broadcast live on ESPN via Kayo Sports, typically kicking off on a Monday morning AEST, which makes it a popular “sickie” day for Australian fans.
Our top-rated Australian bookmakers for NFL betting are OnlyBets, Dabble, Picklebet, Ladbrokes, BetNow, Neds and bet365. bet365 offers the deepest NFL markets including player props, quarter betting and same game multis.
For a detailed guide to NFL betting strategy, read our NFL betting guide. For the best betting sites, visit our betting sites guide. For same game multi tips, check our SGM tips page.
The Rams host the 49ers at the MCG in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, 10:35am AEST on Friday 11 September 2026. It is the first NFL regular-season game played in Australia. See our NFL in Melbourne preview for tips and markets.
The Melbourne game is a Week 1 fixture and the first of a record nine NFL International Series games in 2026. The season runs through to Super Bowl LXI in February 2027.
All leading Australian bookmakers frame moneyline, point spread, totals and player props for every NFL game plus Super Bowl futures. See our best betting sites in Australia guide.
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