Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge as the Premier League returns this weekend, and Sky Bet are helping to usher in the new season by offering all new customers free BuildABets.

Those signing up to Sky Bet for the first time can unlock £50 to use on BuildABets after placing their own £10 BuildABet as soon as they create their account, and Chelsea v Palace is just one of many intriguing opening day fixtures to use those on.

Chelsea will be hoping to mount a more serious title challenge this term, having won the Conference League and Club World Cup in recent months, while Palace are set to embark on an exciting European adventure for the first time having won the FA Cup. Who will you back to make a winning start here?

Understanding the offer

To qualify:

1⃣ Register as a new Sky Bet customer (18+, UK only)
2⃣ Place a £10+ BuildABet at minimum odds of evens (2.0)

You’ll receive:

  • 5 x £10 BuildABet tokens
  • Credited within 24 hours of qualifying bet settling
  • Valid for 30 days

Key terms & conditions of this Sky Bet offer

✅ Free bets must be used on BuildABet markets
✅ Minimum odds of 1/2 apply to free bets
✅ Qualifying bet must be placed within account verification period
✅ Certain payment methods excluded

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*New customers only. 18+. UK residents. Minimum deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply. GambleAware.org*

About the author

Dean Etheridge

Dean Etheridge is an experienced freelance sports betting writer who specialises in football, cricket, and darts, with a keen focus on the Premier League and Champions League, as well as in-depth coverage of Premier League Darts and major tournaments. He can turn his hand to all aspects of the beautiful game and beyond, delivering expert analysis across a range of sports. He predominantly covers the Premier League and Champions League but can turn his hand to all aspects of the beautiful game. You can follow Dean on LinkedIn (@deanetheridge)

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