Best New Betting Sites to Use For The 2025 Grand National
The 2025 Grand National takes place today, with 34 horses battling it out over a monster course at Aintree in a bid to etch their name into National Hunt folklore.
It’s the world’s most famous steeplechase race and one which captures the imagination of the British public.
The good news is that there’s never been more choice when it comes to betting on the Grand National.
In addition to established betting brands , there are also some exciting new bookmakers making a splash in the UK.
These sites have sign-up offers which allow new customers to claim a free bet for the Grand National, while there’s also the chance to benefit from other Aintree promotions, including price boosts and extra places for each-way bets.
LiveScore Bet
You get £30 worth of free bets when you sign up with LiveScore Bet, when you deposit and bet £10 at odds of 1/2 or bigger.
It’s a great way to get started with a bookmaker that is also providing best odds guaranteed for all races at Aintree.
This means you can take an early price and get paid out at the starting price if it's bigger.
LiveScore Bet will also have live streaming of the Grand National from start to finish. All you need to do is place a bet and you can get live stream access, along with audio commentary.
There are daily racing price boosts with this bookmaker, which means the chance to get boosted odds for some of the Grand National runners.
PricedUp
If you’re betting on the Grand National today, PricedUp is offering a £20 free bet when you sign up and place £40 on a selection at evens (2.0) or bigger.
This bookmaker is well-known for its price boosts, and several runners in today’s big race have enhanced odds available.
You can also stream every race at Aintree live in HD, simply by having a registered account - no need to place a separate bet to watch.
What else to expect from PricedUp today:
- Special Grand National betting markets
- Highly competitive prices
- Generous each-way terms for the main event
Star Sports
Star Sports is a top choice for high-stakes punters, known for accepting large bets without restrictions.
New customers can get 50% back as a free bet up to £25, plus 25 bonus casino spins if your first bet loses.
Expect Star Boosts on key Grand National runners today, offering bigger odds on some of the favourites.
All races are available to live stream with a registered Star Sports account. Check out the Racing Boosts & Specials section for today’s best price enhancements.
Virgin Bet
Sign up with Virgin Bet and get £20 in free bets when you stake just £10 at odds of 1/2 (1.50) or bigger. That’s 2 x £10 free bets to use today.
You can also live stream the Grand National and all Aintree races with a registered account, and take advantage of best odds guaranteed, meaning you’ll be paid at the SP if it’s bigger than your early price.
Virgin Bet offers non-runner money back on the National, so if you placed an ante-post bet and your horse doesn't run, you'll be refunded.
Virgin Bet is paying six each-way places instead of four for the big race.
Lottoland
Lottoland isn’t just about lotteries - they also offer a strong horse racing betting platform.
Today, new customers can get £20 in free bets when they bet just £10, ideal for backing runners in the 34-horse Grand National.
Look out for odds boosts, with enhanced prices on selected horses at Aintree (note: max stake limits may apply). You’ll find win, each-way, forecast, and tricast betting available for the big race.
The Grand National and all of today's other races at the Aintree Festiva can be streamed live on the Lottoland site and betting app.
NRG.bet
Sign up with NRG and get a £10 free bet for the Grand National when you place a £20 bet. NRG also has enhanced odds for the big race.
Bet win or each-way, take the SP or fixed-odds, and enjoy forecast or tricast options across the Aintree racecard.
Like some of the other sites we've covered, NRG.bet have also boosted their each-way places to six places paid (at 1/5 of the win odds) for the Grand National.
Bet442
Sign up with the Bet442 horse racing betting site and claim £20 in free horse bets when you stake £20 on a selection at evens (2.0) or bigger.
The site features a dedicated racing section, with daily odds boosts and full coverage of major events, including the Grand National. You can bet win, each-way, forecast, or tricast on every race.
Live streaming for Aintree is available to all registered, funded accounts. Plus, Bet442 offer non-runner no bet on ante-post Grand National bets.
