Peter V'landys outlines NRL's billion-dollar vision for expansion
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026

NRL executive chairman Peter V'landys has unveiled plans to expand the league to 22 teams and reshape its schedule. V'landys aims for the NRL to secure a record revenue of over $900 million next year, with a goal to surpass $1 billion by 2028. His strategy includes bringing in new teams like the Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs, and pursuing an international investment of $57 million in the English Super League, contingent on the London Broncos' inclusion. The expansion process is expected to begin with a 21st team entering in 2029.
- •V'landys plans to expand NRL to 22 teams by 2035.
- •NRL aims to surpass $1 billion in revenue by 2028.
- •Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs are set to join by 2028.
- •International investment of $57 million is under negotiation.
- •21st team expected to be announced before Christmas 2026.
- 4:58 AMZero Tackle NRL — Big bucks, bigger league: V’landys reveals NRL’s ambitious future
"From Super League, international rounds, expansion teams and when he could call it quits, PVL has laid it all out.
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