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Fantasy League must-haves in 2026
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The Betfred Super League Fantasy Game is back for 2026! Have you signed up to play yet?
The 2026 Betfred Super League season is just days away which means Fantasy League is back!
With a host of exciting new arrivals alongside the current crop of Fantasy stars, as well as the chance to win monthly and overall prizes, it promises to be another competitive and spectacular season of Fantasy League.
But before you select your team, assign your captain and go up against your family and friends in a Fantasy mini league for bragging rights, here's the lowdown on a few Fantasy League must-haves for the 2026 campaign…
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Mikey Lewis (170k)
Magic Mikey Lewis is an absolute must-have in your team. Lewis has been the top Fantasy performer for two years running – scoring a whopping 1850 points in 2024 and 1616 points in the club’s treble-winning 2025, which was 208 more than any other player last year.
The chart-topping Robin is in consistently fantastic form, and he’s expected to continue this into 2026. Averaging an insane 67 points a Super League match, this Hull KR playmaker is well worth the money.
No better stage to do it on ?
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He remains one of the most expensive players listed at £170k, along with the likes of Bevan French, Jai Field and current Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel, Jake Connor.
But ultimately, you get what you pay for, right?
Will you be adding any of the top Fantasy stars to your team?
David Armstrong (150k)
David Armstrong was unfortunately injured for prolonged periods last season, but when he played, he showed signs of great promise.
Armstrong has got the X Factor in the full-back position and became renowned for his elite speed, long range tries and constant threat on kick returns, despite only featuring eleven times in 2025.
This Leigh Leopard is a player that can score you high points in Fantasy for his tries and metre making. He’s perfect for the game as it's a point per every 10 metres gained and ten points for every try scored!
He’s had a price increase of £10k this year, which means he’s predicted to do great things when he takes to the field.
If he stays fit and consistently plays, he’s bound to be a game-breaker and crowd-pleaser for the Leopards…
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Zak Hardaker (140k)
The versatile Zak Hardaker can get you your much-needed Fantasy points and you can bank on him to always deliver.
He was utilised in a number of ways by head coach John Cartwright last year – making him an extremely valuable asset where Fantasy is concerned. He averaged a remarkable 50 points per game.
His price may have increased from £130k to £140k but you best believe Hardaker will be at the heart of Hull FC’s action in 2026, so the price is fair and justified.
Kyle Feldt (120k)
There are a handful of Super League stars who are outright steals for the 2026 season.
Prolific try scorer Kyle Feldt is one of them – the winger is priced at an attractive £120k; reduced from £150k – that’s a massive £30k difference!
Feldt scored tries for fun in 2026 finishing third in Super League’s try scoring ranks and is set to have another strong year for St Helens, meaning he could have a huge impact in fans’ Fantasy League teams.
Don’t forget every try scored will earn you ten points in Fantasy!
When required, Feldt can also provide goal-kicking duties. In fact, he kicked 32 goals in the Red V last year.
He may not be Saints’ first-choice kicker, but there’s a possibility he could earn you some extra points here and there – and every point counts.
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Other hot properties priced at £120k include new NRL recruits David Klemmer and Tyson Smoothy who will be looking to make their mark in Super League. You can also snap up Kruise Leeming for the same price as the energetic hooker hopes for a successful year with Catalans Dragons.
Ben Condon (100k)
Big things are predicted for 'Big Ben' Condon in 2026. It’s his second chance at top flight and the towering second rower should grasp this with both hands.
After a failed medical assessment which prevented him from taking up an opportunity with the Leopards in 2025, he rediscovered his form and fitness for Betfred Championship side Widnes Vikings and after impressing, has now landed a deal with the Dragons.
Priced at £100k for his Fantasy debut, he’s a definitely a cheaper option but has been given the number 12 shirt and could start on a weekly basis. His Fantasy points would naturally rack up if so.
If he’s able to step up, he’ll be a decent individual to include in your side.
Now for some Fantasy bargains. Who doesn’t love a good deal?
Cai Taylor-Wray (90k)
It’s worth noting that emerging talent Cai Taylor-Wray is priced remarkably at just £90k for the 2026 season.
He’s been handed the number 1 shirt by head coach Sam Burgess, signalling great trust in the 19-year-old full-back, and preparing for the future.
Taylor-Wray is fast, elusive and can score important Fantasy points through his attacking stats.
Zach Eckersley (90k)
Likewise, Zach Eckersley has been handed the number 2 shirt for Wigan Warriors and looks to be taking over from Abbas Miski on the wing.
Eckersley is an exciting talent and could benefit from a bit of Jai Field and Bevan French magic.
Presley Cassell (80k)
Although a bit more of an outside choice, Presley Cassell could score well if he’s given the game time.
Cassell burst onto the scene in 2025 and is a hard-working middle forward that will get through plenty of tackles.
Great things are being envisaged for the Leeds Rhinos youngster. If he is deployed throughout the year, he could develop and prosper with a plethora of Rhinos stars around him…
Come and join the competitive fun and make sure you create and enter your team before the first deadline at 6pm on Thursday 12 February, ahead of Round 1!
