Jake is a Football and Entertainment betting expert, with a Man City season ticket and a deep knowledge of reality TV betting angles
- The 2032 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia.
- The Australian White Ibis and Dugong are 2/1 joint favourites to be chosen as the official mascot.
- Mascot odds available now at top betting sites, with options ranging from koalas to kookaburras.
Brisbane Set to Host the Olympics in 2032 But Who Will Be the Mascot?
As Australia prepares to host the Summer Olympic Games in Brisbane in 2032, speculation has turned to one of the most iconic parts of the Olympic identity in the official mascot.
Brisbane, a first-time Olympic host city, is expected to reveal the mascot in the next couple of years, and bookmakers have already priced up the favourites with the Australian White Ibis (known locally as the "bin chicken") and the Dugong, a gentle marine mammal, sharing the top spot at 2/1 each.
The 2032 Games follow the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with Brisbane set to host the first Summer Olympics in Australia since Sydney 2000 and the third in the nation’s history.
| Summer Olympics 2032 Mascot | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Australian White Ibis | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Dugong | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Koala | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Kangaroo | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Platypus | 5/1 | 16.7% |
What the expert says...
Bin Chickens, Dugongs or Aussie Icons?
The White Ibis has become something of a meme-worthy national symbol in recent years, loved and loathed in equal measure, and its quirky reputation makes it a standout mascot contender.
Meanwhile, the Dugong, native to Australian waters and rarely featured in mainstream media, presents a unique and environmentally conscious alternative potentially aligning with the Olympic movement’s push for sustainability.
Classic Aussie animals such as the Koala (3/1) and Kangaroo (4/1) are still strong contenders, although their previous appearances in Olympic and Commonwealth branding may make organisers lean toward something fresher.
10 of the Most Expensive Olympic Games in History
Where to Bet on Olympics Specials
Markets on Olympics novelty specials from host cities and medal tallies to mascot predictions are available now at select UK betting sites.
Check out the latest free bets, and for more Olympic-themed markets and TV/entertainment specials, visit our guide to the best entertainment betting sites.
