Cheltenham Betting Offers, Free Bets & Money Back Promos - Updated for the Weekend
The weekend is here but racing fans across the UK and Ireland won't be upset when this one's over because we'll be entering Cheltenham Festival week! Four days and 28 races means a feast of action to bet on and to make sure you get the best value from your bets we've pulled together all of the best Cheltenham free bets and existing customer offers into this one handy article.
Whether you are looking for Cheltenham sign up offers with bookies you don't hold an account with or simply trying to work out who is doing the best money back specials and promotions, we've got you covered right here.
If you want to see more Cheltenham new customer offers, head over to our Free Bets page.
BOYLE Sports Cheltenham Offer: £40 Free Bets + Money Back if your Horse Loses (1st Race)
BOYLE Sports have two cracking money back offers running every day of the Festival. On the first race each day, you'll get your stake back (up to £10) as a free bet if your horses loses and, on other races, if your horse finishes second to the SP favourite. Make sure you don't miss out by joining BOYLE Sports today - there are £40 in free bets for new users.
Bally Bet Cheltenham Offer: £30 Free Bets (credited as 3x £10 bets)
The Ballys Cheltenham offer gives you £30 in free bets - credited as three handy £10 tokens - when you register and place a £10 qualifying bet. Of course, once you're all signed up, you can play their legendary casino as well as bet on the new UK facing sportsbook.
#AD 18+ New members only, must opt in. Not valid with other Welcome Offer(s). Min £10 deposit & £10 bet placed & settled in 30 days from deposit at min 1/2 odds (settled), excl. odds & profit boost, second chance & free bets. £30 (3 x £10 tokens): non-withdrawable, issued on settlement, valid 30 days, stake not returned. Play Responsibly. GambleAware.org.
Betfred Cheltenham Offer: £40 Free Bets + Bet £10 Get £10 on the 1st Race
Betfred are another bookie doing an offer on the first race each day. Bet £10 on race 1 to get a free £10 bet to use on the remaining races that day. So thats £40 in free bets on offer on top of their "bet £10 get £40 in free bets" sign up offer. No wonder they call him "The Bonus King"!
#AD 18+ New customers only. 00:00 06/03/26 – 23:59 13/03/26. Register with FRED40, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get £20 in Sports Free Bets & £20 in Acca Free Bets within 24 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply
Midnite Cheltenham Offer: £30 Free Bets + Free Bet Rewards
Midnite customers can claim three lots of weekly rewards via their Bet Club, Acca Club and Bet Builder Club so it pays to bet with them on a regular basis. If you don't have an account, they have a lovely "bet £10 get £30 in free bets" welcome offer too.
#AD 18+ New customers only. Place a £10 sportsbook bet at minimum odds 1/1 (2.0), within 14 days of sign-up and get £30 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
Sky Bet Cheltenham Offer: £40 Free Bets + Further Daily Free Bets
Sky Bet will be giving their customers a completely free bet each day of the Festival as well as running daily Super Boosts. Add in the masses of extra EW places and you've got one of the best all-round offerings for the Festival. If you're not a Sky Bet customer, join today and get £40 in free bets when you place any qualifying bet of 5p or more.
#AD 18+ New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 4 X £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets for Horse Racing only. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply.
Betano Cheltenham Offer: £30 Free Bets (2x £10 bets + 2x £5 bets)
If you've not signed up to Betano yet, they are running a sign up offer that allows you to bet on the Champions League action as well as Cheltenham. Register and place a £10 qualifying bet at odds of 2/1 or bigger and get a £10 free bet to use on racing/sports and a £5 free acca (3+ selections). Then, 24 hours later you'll get the same again!
#AD 18+ New Customers. Opt in, deposit and bet £10 on any sports market (odds 2/1+) within 7 days of sign up. Get 2 x £5 Free Bets and 2 x £10 Free Bets for set sports market. Free Bets expire in 7 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org. Please gamble responsibly.
Betfair Cheltenham Offer: £50 Free Bets (For Multis or Accas)
A Betfair account is super handy during Cheltenham because it gives you two ways to bet from the same account. Place each-way bets and multis on the regular sportsbook or head over to the Exchange for industry-leading prices on most runners in the win-only market. New Sportsbook customers can claim £50 in free multi bets when they join.
#AD 18+ Place a min £10 bet on Sportsbook on odds of min EVS (2.0), get £50 in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via cards or Apple Pay will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Live Score Bet: £30 Free Bets + Bet £10 Get £10 on the 1st Race
Another operator running an offer on the first race each day is Live Score Bet. Bet £10 to get £10 on the opening race each day (to give you £40 in total) plus take up their £30 sign up offer to take that up to £70. Make sure you score all those free bets by joining today.
#AD 18+ *New members only. £10+ bet on sports (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accepted in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. T&Cs + deposit exclusions apply.**Free Bet up to £10. 1st cash bet on first race of Cheltenham each day. Min odds EVS. (excl e/w bets) Free Bet: use same day on horse racing. Stakes not returned. T&Cs apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org.
bet365 Cheltenham Offer: £30 Free Bets + 9am Super Boosts
If you love to back the favourites at Cheltenham, you'll certainly be excited by the return of the bet365 Cheltenham Super Boosts! Each day from 9am, they'll super enhance one of the most well fancied horses to massively over the odds so be sure to take advantage throughout the week. If you don't have an account, there's a really good £30 offer for new players.
#AD 18+ New customers can sign up using bonus code HR365, bet £10 and get £30 in Free Bets. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration Required. This code is for marketing and tracking purposes only. #Ad 18+
Paddy Power Cheltenham Offer: £30 Free Bets + Further Free Bets
Like Sky Bet, Paddy Power will be giving their customers a completely free bet each day of the Festival so if you want to get the full amount, make sure you are all signed up well before the action starts. Why not redeem their "bet £5 get £30 in free bets" offer on one of their Cheltenham Turbo Boosts - there are plenty to choose from?!
#AD 18+ New Customer offer - Use promo code YSKAST. Place a min £5 bet on the sportsbook at odds of min EVS (2.0) and get £30 in free bets. Free bet rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Debit Cards & Apple Pay will qualify for this offer. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly
Star Sports Cheltenham Offer: £50 Free Bet
This offer might not be for everyone due to its high staking requirement but if you join Star Sports today and place a £100 bet on the Imperial Cup, you'll get a £50 free bet to use at Cheltenham. Use the promo code IMPERIAL50 to ensure you qualify.
#AD 18+ New customers who register using promo code IMPERIAL50 only. Deposit and Bet £100 (or more) on the Imperial Cup (2.27pm Sandown - 7/3/26) at EVS (2.0) or greater on race winner market only, get 1 x £50 Free Bet to use at the Cheltenham Festival (10/3/26-13/3/26). Free bets credited on 10/3/26 by 9am. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
Comparing The Cheltenham Offers from UK Betting Sites
Use the table below to easily compare the sign up offer, bonus expiry time and the availability of Best Odds Guaranteed.
| Rank | Bookmaker | Sign Up Offer | Bonus Expiry | BOG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Betfair
|
£50 | 30 days | No |
2. |
Betfred
|
£40 | 7 days | Yes |
3. |
BOYLE Sports
|
£40 | 7 days | Yes |
4. |
Sky Bet
|
£40 | 30 days | Yes |
5. |
Bet365
|
£30 | 7 days | Yes |
6. |
Paddy Power
|
£30 | 30 days | Yes |
7. |
Betano
|
£30 | 7 days | No |
8. |
Livescore Bet
|
£30 | 7 days | Yes |
9. |
Midnite
|
£20 | 14 days | No |
More Pages for Cheltenham 2026
Whether its racecards, odds, or tips you prefer, you'll find a whole range of information available at HorseRacing.net. Visit the different pages below to give you the insight you need before the action starts.