Sky Bet Royal Ascot offer: get £50 free bets

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Royal Ascot 2026 gets underway on Tuesday with one of the strongest opening cards of the Flat racing season, and Sky Bet are giving new customers the chance to claim £50 in free bets with this exclusive welcome offer.

Whether you're backing the favourites in the Group 1 contests or looking for a big-priced winner in one of the handicaps, this promotion gives you extra value throughout the whole of Royal Ascot.

Sky Bet Royal Ascot week betting offer: bet £10 get £50 in free bets

Sky Bet's Royal Ascot welcome offer is designed to give new customers extra value throughout the festival.

Simply place a qualifying bet, and once it has settled you'll receive £50 in free bets, allowing you to spread your wagers across some of the biggest races of the five-day festival.

How to claim your Sky Bet Royal Ascot free bets

Claiming your Royal Ascot welcome offer is quick and straightforward.

Sign up to Sky Bet using the links on this page.
Click Join Now and complete the registration process.
Deposit at least £10 using an eligible payment method.
Place a qualifying bet of £10 or more at the required minimum odds.
Once your qualifying bet has settled, your free bets will be credited automatically.

Sky Bet Royal Ascot offer: £50 in free bets terms and conditions

As with any betting offer, it's important to check the terms and conditions. Here are the details for Sky Bet's Royal Ascot betting offer:

New customers only.
£10 minimum deposit.
First single, e/w or multiples bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater.
5 x £10 bet tokens for Horse Racing multiples only.
Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free Bets are non-withdrawable. Free Bets expire after 7 days.
Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply.

At the Racing Post, we have rounded up all of the best Royal Ascot free bets and betting offers in one place. Across the Festival, you can claim £2,500+ in bookmaker bonuses, including offers available on each day of Royal Ascot 2026.

Royal Ascot 2026 festival preview

Royal Ascot 2026 is the jewel in Britain's Flat racing crown, with a spectacular five days of racing taking place at the picturesque Ascot racecourse in the middle of June.

The opening day begins with a bang, with three of the best Group 1s on show. It kicks off with the Queen Anne Stakes before the best speedsters from across the globe run in the King Charles III Stakes, while there is an epic clash of the 2,000 Guineas winners in the St James's Palace Stakes.

On day two, it is all about the best middle-distance horses in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. Ascot could get a special treat this year, with superstars Daryz and Ombudsman taking each other on.

Royal Ascot's pinnacle race headlines day three, with the Gold Cup centre stage. It's the most extreme test of a racecourse, being over 2m4f. There could be a big duel in it this year between Scandinavia and Trawlerman.

Day four sees two more Group 1s take place, as the best fillies over a mile run in the Coronation Stakes. The Irish 1,000 Guineas winner, Precise, is set to be the star on show.

There is also the Commonwealth Cup for three-year-old sprinters, for which the Karl Burke-trained Venetian Sun is the favourite.

Royal Ascot comes to an end with day five, which is headlined by the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes over 6f.

Named in honour of the late monarch, it could have big international representation in it from Australia and Japan.

Royal Ascot 2026 feature race

Here are some of the leading contenders for the Ascot Gold Cup on Royal Ascot day three with Sky Bet.

Runners	Odds
Scandinavia	11-8
Trawlerman	7-2
Rahiebb	4-1
Caballo De Mar	8-1
Sweet William	8-1
Al Riffa	12-1

Note, these odds are subject to change

For more expert insight, check out our expert Royal Ascot tips for the best racing picks.

Royal Ascot 2026 schedule

Tuesday June 16

Wednesday June 17

14:30 - Queen Mary Stakes
15:05 - Queen's Vase
15:40 - Duke Of Cambridge Stakes
16:20 - Prince Of Wales's Stakes
17:00 - Royal Hunt Cup Handicap
17:35 - Kensington Palace Stakes Handicap
18:10 - Windsor Castle Stakes

Thursday June 18

Friday June 19

14:30 - Albany Stakes
15:05 - Commonwealth Cup
15:40 - Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes Handicap
16:20 - Coronation Stakes
17:00 - Sandringham Stakes Handicap
17:35 - King Edward VII Stakes
18:10 - Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap

Saturday June 20

14:30 - Norfolk Stakes
15:05 - Hardwicke Stakes
15:40 - Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
16:20 - Jersey Stakes
17:00 - Wokingham Stakes Handicap
17:35 - Golden Gates Stakes Handicap
18:10 - Queen Alexandra Stakes

Royal Ascot betting FAQs

Can I use my Royal Ascot free bets on any race of the festival?

In most cases, yes. Once your qualifying bet has settled and your free bets have been credited, they can usually be used on any eligible Royal Ascot race. Some bookmakers may exclude certain markets, so always check the promotion's terms and conditions.

Are Royal Ascot betting offers available to existing customers?

Most Royal Ascot welcome offers are available to new customers only. However, many bookmakers also run odds boosts, extra place races and personalised promotions for existing customers throughout the five-day meeting.

What is the biggest race at Royal Ascot?

Royal Ascot features a number of prestigious Group 1 races across its five-day programme, making it difficult to single out one event as the festival's definitive showpiece. However, races such as the Queen Anne Stakes, King Charles III Stakes, Prince of Wales's Stakes, Gold Cup, Commonwealth Cup and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes are widely regarded as among the highlights of the meeting.

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Andrew CollinsonEditor

Published on 15 June 2026inBetting offers