CommBank Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 17 NRL game between Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Penrith Panthers vs. Canterbury Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday June 26, 2025 at 7:50 pm

Where: CommBank Stadium

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Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview

The Panthers return to the top eight sets up a tantalising Thursday night clash with ladder leaders Canterbury at CommBank Stadium. Penrith snapped a two-game skid with a gritty win over the Warriors in Auckland, achieved without their Origin stars, who now return refreshed and ready. Scott Sorensen’s suspension sees Luke Garner retain his bench spot in an otherwise full-strength side.

The Bulldogs, riding high at the top of the table, will be eager to end a dire head-to-head run — they’ve lost seven straight to the Panthers and haven’t started favourites in this fixture since 2016. They come in fresh from a bye and bolster their lineup with the return of Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, Kurt Mann and Max King, who all missed Round 15 due to Origin duties.

With both sides near full strength, this matchup shapes as a litmus test for Penrith’s resurgence and Canterbury’s premiership credentials.