Five of the Best Novelty Bets to Place In 2026

2025 was a huge year for novelty betting markets, with reality TV, awards ceremonies, and political markets delivering some of the best value bets of the year. The markets are not slowing down in 2026, and StarSport are kicking things off with a bang with their 2026 New Year Specials market.

We've taken a look through the best novelty bets from this market and selected the following as the best five novelty bets to place for 2026 with StarSport.

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Angry Ginge to appear as a studio guest on the Overlap podcast: 3/1

Angry Ginge has become one of the most popular celebrities in the UK in 2026, with his I’m a Celebrity win turning him into a household name.

The streamer is famous for his football rants and for his time as manager of Yanited in the hugely popular Baller League.

The Overlap has featured a range of guests over the last year, many of whom are popular former players. While Ginge is not a former player, he is incredibly popular with younger viewers, and that level of online popularity holds serious currency these days.

At 3/1 with StarSports, we think this offers excellent value and is one of the best novelty bets to place in 2026.

Turki Alalshikh to buy at least a 50% share in Matchroom: 7/4

Turki Alalshikh’s presence in the boxing world has had a huge impact on the sport, and he is unlikely to slow down anytime soon.

As Saudi Vision 2030 approaches, the country will only increase its involvement in global sports, and a purchase of this magnitude would certainly do so.

Matchroom has been the biggest supporter of the Saudi movement in sport, and Turki Alalshikh has previously expressed interest in purchasing or establishing a fighting company.

Whether or not the current owners would want to sell a controlling stake in the company remains to be seen, but at 7/4, there is value in backing this.

Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner to get engaged: 5/2

Timothee Chalament was everywhere in 2025, and the 30-year-old’s stock is only going to rise in 2026.

The Dune star is favourite to win Best Actor at this year’s Academy Awards for his performance in Marty Supreme, while the third Dune movie is scheduled for release at Christmas.

Chalament is arguably the biggest star in Hollywood right now, and that status would be cemented with a high-profile engagement to Kylie Jenner.

Every generation needs its power couples, and with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce set to tie the knot in the next 12 months, Chalemet and Jenner could be the next big names to walk the aisle.  At 5/2, there is plenty of value to be had here.

Joe Marler to appear on Strictly Come Dancing or I’m a Celebrity: 7/2

Former England rugby star Joe Marler has been everywhere on British TV since his appearance on the Celebrity Traitors this October.

Marler’s on-screen bromance with Nick Mohammed and his intense but often hilarious line of questioning at the roundtables made him an audience favourite, and it seems unlikely he is going to disappear from our screens anytime soon.

Like many other former sports stars before him, you can expect Marler to complete his transition into a full-time reality TV star and pundit in 2026. As such, a spot on I’m a Celeb or Strictly is almost a given, and at 7/2, the odds are far too good to ignore.

Vince McMahon to make an appearance in WWE in 2026: 8/1

To wrap up, we’re taking a big punt on Vince McMahon making an appearance in the WWE in 2026. Following sexual assault allegations in 2024, Vince has been totally absent from WWE TV, and at the time of writing, there is no indication he will ever return.

However, the old saying in WWE is that you can never say never, and at 8/1, this could be worth a long shot. Vince was shown on WWE TV for the first time in nearly two years during John Cena’s retirement video, with some suggesting that the company were testing the waters.

Another big factor in this is Stephanie McMahon's upcoming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. Vince's absence is going to be a huge elephant in the room, and maybe, just maybe, they decide to have him involved in a very small capacity. Stranger things have happened, especially in the world of the WWE.