Ladbrokes vs Sky Bet free bets
Compare the latest active welcome offers from Ladbrokes and Sky Bet. Ladbrokes currently lists: Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets. Sky Bet currently lists: Place Any Bet Get £30 in Free Bets.
Winner Summary
- Maximum bonus: both currently list £30.
- Lower qualifying spend: Sky Bet (£0.05 vs £5).
- Most recently checked: Ladbrokes (13 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
- Reward type: both are listed as free_bets.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |  Ladbrokes |  Sky Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets | Place Any Bet Get £30 in Free Bets |
| Reward type | free_bets | free_bets |
| Offer type | welcome_offer | welcome_offer |
| Max bonus amount | £30 | £30 |
| Min qualifying spend | £5 | £0.05 |
| New customers only | Yes | Yes |
| Last checked | 13 Mar 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Offer page | View Ladbrokes offer | View Sky Bet offer |
| Terms | View terms | View terms |
| Claim | Join Ladbrokes | Join Sky Bet |
Ladbrokes key points
- New customers only
- Deposit £5 and stake £5 on Sports
- Minimum qualifying odds 1/2 (1.5)
- Get 6 x £5 Free Bets
- Includes sportsbook and Bet Builder Free Bets
- Free Bets expire after 7 days
Sky Bet key points
- New customers only
- Place a first bet from just £0.05
- Minimum odds 2.0 (Evens)
- Get 3 x £10 Free Bet tokens
- Free Bets expire after 30 days
- Excludes virtuals
Ladbrokes offer details
Ladbrokes Welcome Offer
New Ladbrokes customers can claim £30 in Free Bets after depositing £5 or more and placing qualifying sports stakes totalling £5.
How it works
- Register a new Ladbrokes account
- Deposit £5 or more within 14 days of registration
- Place qualifying sports stakes totalling £5 at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater
- Once your first qualifying bet is placed, Ladbrokes will credit your account with 6 x £5 Free Bets
Free Bet breakdown
- 4 x £5 Free Bets on any sportsbook market
- 1 x £5 Free Bet on any football Bet Builder market
- 1 x £5 Free Bet on any horse racing Bet Builder market
Key terms
- New customers only
- Available to residents of the UK or Republic of Ireland
- Account must be verified
- Minimum deposit: £5
- Qualifying bet stakes must total £5
- Minimum qualifying odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Qualifying bets must be placed within 14 days of registration
- Only your first placed bet counts as the qualifying bet
- Qualifying bets cannot be cashed out
- Free Bets expire 7 days after being credited
Payment restrictions
Deposits made via the following methods will not qualify:
- Neteller
- PayPal
- Paysafe
- Skrill
- Pre-payment cards
- Certain debit cards
Exclusions
The following will not count as qualifying bets:
- Specials markets
- Tote
- Pools
- Price Boost bets
For accumulator bets, each individual selection must be at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater to qualify. Only the win part of win/each-way bets will count.
Important note
Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings, cannot be withdrawn as cash, and must be used on separate sportsbook markets.
Sky Bet offer details
Sky Bet Welcome Offer
New Sky Bet customers can claim £30 in Free Bets by placing their first qualifying bet from just £0.05.
How it works
- Register a new Sky Bet account via this promotion
- Place your first single or each-way bet of at least £0.05
- Your qualifying bet must be at odds of 2.0 (Evens) or greater
- Once the staking requirement is met, you will receive 3 x £10 Free Bet tokens
Key terms
- New customers only
- Offer available only to customers who have never previously held an account with Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo or Sky Poker
- Minimum qualifying bet: £0.05
- Minimum odds: 2.0 (Evens)
- Only your first bet counts towards the offer
- Qualifying bet must be a single or each-way bet
- All staking requirements must be met within 30 days of account registration
- Free Bets expire 30 days after crediting
Free Bet details
- You receive 3 x £10 Free Bet tokens
- Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings
- Free Bets are non-withdrawable
- Free Bets can be used on single or each-way markets, excluding virtuals
- Free Bets cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
Payment restrictions
Customers using Neteller or Skrill will not qualify.
Important note
Smaller stakes cannot be combined to qualify. You must place one single qualifying first bet of at least £0.05.
Verdict
Sky Bet asks for the lower qualifying spend (£0.05 vs £5), which may suit lower-budget sign-ups.
Always read each bookmaker's full terms before signing up.