Best Cheltenham Day 1 Betting Offers

Unless you’ve been living under a rock of late, you'll know that the much anticipated Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner and UK bookmakers are currently chucking betting offers around like confetti!

We've scanned the market for the best day 1 offers ahead of the opening day on 11th March.

*Updated as more offers are released

William Hill - Get a free bet for any Day 1 race

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New and existing William Hill customers can grab a free bet that can be used on any race on day 1 of Cheltenham.

Just opt-in from the homepage or promotions page to claim your freebie, which will be credited to your account straight away.

Members have until 11th March to get this offer, while you can only use the free bet from March 9th (the Sunday before Cheltenham).

If you’re new to William Hill, you’re soon to be quids in because along with the free bet mentioned, you are eligible for the £30 free bet welcome bonus too. Just tap below to join or log-in to your account.

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Coral - Get a free bet for Day 1 when you place a £1 bet on any antepost market

Claim Cheltenham free bet for day 1 with coral

Get ready for the festival fun by collecting a completely free bet on Coral.

Simply place a £1+ bet on any antepost market at min odds of 1/2 (1.50) before 9th March (23:59) and Coral will match your wager with a free bet up to £5 for day 1 of Cheltenham.

Note that qualifying bets of £5+ will only see you get a £5 free bet.

If you don't have a Coral account, tap below to be directed to the Coral sign-up page from where you can also pocket the £20 free bets available to new members.

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Best Cheltenham Sign Up Offers for Day 1

The Cheltenham Festival is an excellent opportunity to claim a sizeable bookmaker welcome bonus.

The offers listed below can be claimed until the day before before the festival starts on 11th March, with some available up until the last day of the festival on 14th March:

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Company	Bonus	Action
#1 Betfred 4/5	Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets	Review Claim Go to Betfred	New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply
#2 BetMGM 4/5	Cheltenham 2025 Bet £10 Get £40	Review Claim Go to BetMGM	New cust only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet of £10 at Evens (1/1) or above for 2 x £10 Free Bets (min odds 2/1) & 2 x £10 Free Accas (trebles & above at min odds per line 1/2). Expires 14/03/25 23:59. Cannot be used on e-sports & non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply.
#3 Parimatch 4/5	Cheltenham 2025 Bet £10 Get £40	Review Claim Go to Parimatch	18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet £10 on Cheltenham (odds 2.00+) until 17:20 UK time on 14/03/2025. No cash-out. Get £40 in free bets for set markets, 7 days expiry. Scroll down for T&Cs.  GambleAware.org \| Please gamble responsibly
#4 SBK 4/5	Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets	Review Claim Go to SBK	New UK customers. Min £10 first deposit. Place a bet of £10 at min odds of 2.0 and get £40 in Free Bets within 48 hours. Full T&C's apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.
#5 Bet365 5/5	Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets	Review Claim Go to Bet365	Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.
#6 Betano 4/5	Cheltenham 2025 Get £30 in Bonuses when you bet £10	Review Claim Go to Betano	18+ New Customers Only. Opt in, bet £10 on sports (odds 1/1+) within 3 days of signing up. Get 2x£10 Free Bets for set markets, and a £10 Slot Bonus for Big Bass Day at the races, 30x wagering, max redeem £250. Bonuses expire in 14 days. Offer available until 17:00 on 14.03.2025. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org \| Please gamble responsibly
#7 William Hill 5/5	Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets	Review Claim Go to William Hill	18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 13.04.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook. Further terms apply.
#8 Ladbrokes 5/5	Cheltenham 2025 Bet £5 Get £30	Review Claim Go to Ladbrokes	18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 5x £5 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply
#9 Coral 5/5	Bet £5 Get a £20 Free Bet	Review Claim Go to Coral	18+ New Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4 x £5 free bets. Free bet available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
#10 Virgin Bet 4/5	Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets	Review Claim Go to Virgin Bet	*New members only. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook (ex. virtuals), placed & settled at 1.5 min odds in 14 days of sign-up. Win part of E/W bets. Free Bets: accept in 7 days, valid 7 days, use on sportsbook only (ex. virtuals), stakes not returned. T&Cs and deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org. 18+
#11 Priced Up 3/5	Bet £40 Get a £20 Free Bet	Review Claim Go to Priced Up	New customers only \| Customers must be 18+ & residents of the UK/IE \| Sign Up using the promo code bet40get20 & make a minimum deposit of £40 \|Place a minimum £40 bet on any selection with minimum odds of Evens (2.00) and receive a £20 free bet upon bet settlement.
#12 Rhino Bet 3/5	Bet £25 Get a £10 Free Bet + 25 Free Spins	Review Claim Go to Rhino Bet	UK only. 18+. This promotion is for new customers only. Sign Up using the promo code ‘b25g10p25fs’ and make a minimum deposit of £25. Place a minimum £25 bet on any selection with minimum odds of Evens (2.00) and receive a £10 free bet upon bet settlement and 25 free spins on Bonanza. Qualifying bets must be placed in the promotional period. Cashed Out or void bets do not qualify. The free bet is available once. T&C's apply.