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Premier League returns. Champions League spots decided. US Open begins. Put your knowledge to work with a £30 bundle from the UK’s live-score-powered sportsbook.
LiveScore Bet is built on the world’s most-used live score platform, bringing real-time data and mobile-first design to every bet. August is one of the year’s best months for sport — and new UK customers can claim a £30 free bet bundle to make the most of it. Here is everything you need to know, including exactly which events in August are worth targeting with your tokens.
How to Claim — 3 Steps
Click “Claim Offer” to open LiveScore Bet. Create your account and complete identity verification — doing this now avoids any delay when you come to withdraw later.
Deposit a minimum of £10 via debit card. Then place a sports bet of at least £10 at minimum odds of 1.5 (1/2) — on any market excluding Virtuals. It must settle within 14 days of deposit.
Once your qualifying bet settles, you have 7 days to accept your tokens. You get £20 for sportsbook markets and a separate £10 Bet Builder token. Both are then valid for 7 days. Stake is not returned on free bets — only profit is paid out.
✓ £20 Sportsbook + £10 Bet Builder📅 August 2026 Sporting Calendar
Key events this month — and the best way to use your £30 bundle on each one
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FA Community Shield
The traditional season opener between the Premier League champions and FA Cup holders. Fast, open football with clear team news — ideal for your first qualifying bet.
💡 £10 Bet Builder: BTTS + named first scorer + total corners -
Premier League 2026/27 Opening Weekend
The biggest fixture card of the year. Ten games across the weekend and wall-to-wall markets. This is the headline event to target your £20 sportsbook token on — match result, both teams to score, or first goalscorer on the standout fixture of your choice.
💡 £20 Sportsbook: Match result or first goalscorer, top-flight opener -
EFL Championship, League One & League Two
All three Football League divisions begin alongside the Premier League. The Championship is particularly rich for value — match result prices run longer than the top flight and the opening fixtures are notoriously unpredictable.
💡 Good value: Championship draw prices on opening weekend -
UEFA Champions League Play-offs
Two-legged play-offs decide which clubs earn their place in the CL league phase. High-stakes, end-to-end football with big clubs fighting for their season. Bet Builder markets here are extensive — goals, corners, cards, shots, and named scorers all combinable.
💡 £10 Bet Builder: Over 2.5 goals + player shot on target + corners total -
UEFA Europa League & Conference League Play-offs
Running alongside the CL play-offs, these fixtures fill out an already packed European schedule. Match result, Asian handicap, and both teams to score are available across qualifying ties throughout the month.
💡 Asian handicap lines often offer tighter value than 1X2 on mismatched ties -
US Open — Flushing Meadows
The final Grand Slam of the year gets underway in late August. Outright tournament winner markets offer longer prices on genuine contenders in the first days. Early round matches also throw up mismatches where match handicap betting can provide better value.
💡 £20 Sportsbook: Outright winner or early-round match winner at longer prices -
Formula 1 — European Summer Race
F1 typically features a European grand prix in August (Dutch GP or Belgian GP). Race winner, podium finish, and fastest lap markets are available to diversify your free bet token beyond football if you fancy a change of sport.
💡 Race winner outright: good target for a sportsbook free bet if you follow F1 -
The Hundred (Cricket) & NFL Preseason
The ECB’s Hundred competition runs through August, while NFL preseason games give American football fans their first betting action before the regular season. Both add additional sportsbook markets if you want to spread your tokens across different sports.
💡 Spread across sport types to explore LiveScore Bet’s full market range
Why LiveScore Bet?
Free-to-play each week. Pick five footballers, win cash prizes if they score in Premier League fixtures. No bet or deposit needed to play.
Win your bet the moment your football team goes 2 goals ahead — regardless of what happens for the rest of the match.
Available on all UK and Irish horse racing. Take a morning price and you automatically receive the better of your price or the starting price.
Combine goals, cards, corners, and named scorers from the same match into one higher-odds single. Your welcome bundle includes a dedicated £10 Bet Builder token.
Withdrawals via PayPal and Visa Fast Funds regularly process within 24 hours. Debit card payouts are close behind.
Watch selected football leagues, tennis, and UK/Irish horse racing directly in the app. A £1 bet or account balance is typically required to view streams.
Settle your bet early across football, tennis, and basketball markets — both pre-match and in-play — whenever the cash out option appears.
Backed by LiveScore’s real-time data engine, in-play odds update fast. Bet on live goals, next scorer, bookings, and more mid-match.
LiveScore Bet August 2026 — Q&A
How do I claim the LiveScore Bet £30 free bet in August 2026?
Register as a new UK member, deposit a minimum of £10, and place a qualifying sports bet of at least £10 at minimum odds of 1.5 (excluding Virtuals). Once that qualifying bet settles, you receive a £30 bundle — £20 for general sportsbook markets and £10 for Bet Builder.
Clarifier: Tokens must be accepted within 7 days of being credited and used within a further 7 days. 18+. T&Cs apply.What minimum odds are needed for the qualifying bet?
Your qualifying bet must be placed at minimum odds of 1.5, which is 1/2 in fractional format. Any bet at lower odds will not trigger the welcome bundle. Virtual sports are excluded entirely from the qualifying bet.
Clarifier: This applies whether you place a single or a multiple — in a multiple, each selection should clear the relevant market price threshold.Can I use my free bets on Premier League opening weekend?
Yes — the £20 sportsbook token can be used on Premier League opening weekend markets including match result, both teams to score, first goalscorer, and Asian handicap. The 2026/27 season typically kicks off in mid-August, well within the valid window for new customers who register early in the month.
Clarifier: Free bet stakes are not returned — only the profit is paid if your bet wins.What is a Bet Builder and how does it work?
A Bet Builder lets you combine multiple selections from the same match — for example, a team to win, a player to score, and over 9 corners — into one single bet at a boosted combined price. LiveScore Bet gives new customers a dedicated £10 Bet Builder token as part of the welcome bundle, separate from the £20 sportsbook free bet.
Clarifier: The Community Shield, Premier League openers, and CL play-offs in August all carry wide Bet Builder markets including goals, cards, shots, and corners.What does “stake not returned” mean on a free bet?
It means that if your free bet wins, you only receive the profit — not the original stake amount. For example, a £20 free bet placed at odds of 3.0 (2/1) would return £40 in profit rather than £60 (as it would with cash). The stake disappears whether you win or lose.
Clarifier: To maximise a free bet under this condition, many bettors target higher-odds selections where the missing stake has a smaller proportional impact on the payout.How long do my LiveScore Bet free bets last?
After your qualifying bet settles, you have 7 days to accept the free bet tokens. Once accepted, both the £20 sportsbook token and the £10 Bet Builder token are valid for a further 7 days. Missed deadlines mean the tokens expire automatically.
Clarifier: Qualifying early in August gives you the widest range of events to target — the Premier League opening fixtures, CL play-offs, and US Open Tennis all fall within August.How do I bet on the Champions League play-offs at LiveScore Bet?
Go to the football section, select UEFA Champions League, and choose the relevant play-off fixture. Markets typically include match result (1X2), both teams to score, over/under goals, first goalscorer, Asian handicap, and Bet Builder combinations. The two-legged format also opens up aggregate score and overall qualifier markets.
Clarifier: Your £10 Bet Builder token is well-suited here — CL play-off football tends to be open and high-tempo with plenty of angles to combine.How do I bet on the US Open Tennis at LiveScore Bet?
Navigate to the tennis section and select the US Open from the tournament menu. Markets include match winner, set betting, total games over/under, and outright tournament winner. The US Open begins in late August, which falls within the valid window if you qualify in the first week of the month.
Clarifier: Early rounds often feature longer prices on the top seeds — a good place to use a free bet where the missing stake matters less at bigger odds.What football betting markets should a new bettor start with?
The most beginner-friendly markets are: match result (home win, draw, or away win), both teams to score (yes or no), and over/under goals — typically over or under 2.5 goals in a game. These three are available on virtually every Premier League and Championship fixture and are straightforward to understand without prior experience.
Clarifier: Once you’re comfortable with those, first goalscorer and Asian handicap are natural next steps. The LiveScore Bet app displays all available markets when you tap on any fixture.Is LiveScore Bet licensed and safe to use in the UK?
Yes — LiveScore Bet holds a full UK Gambling Commission licence (Licence No. 56859) and must meet strict standards covering fair play, responsible gambling, and secure handling of funds and personal data. SSL encryption is applied to all transactions, and responsible gambling tools including deposit limits and self-exclusion are available in the account settings.
Clarifier: For free, independent support with gambling, contact BeGambleAware.org or call 0808 8020 133, available 24/7.
