THE NRL's current TV contracts with Channel Nine and Foxtel expire at the end of the 2026 season, but already NRL chairman Peter V'landys is planning to enter negotiations for the next phase of the competition's broadcasting rights from the 2027 season.
V’landys has reportedly set a midyear deadline for finalising the league’s next broadcast deal.
He believes the NRL is in strong position for four reasons - strong viewing figures, more potential broadcasters coming to the market, the expansion of the competition from