The hunt for the national title begins in Week 0. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Welcome back, college football.

Week 0 has arrived, and Saturday’s slate of college football action features eight intriguing matchups, including a tilt between TCU and UNC in Dublin in the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic at historic Croke Park.

To ring in the new campaign, we’ve compiled a list of the best sportsbook promos and prediction market offers for the first slate of the new season.

Best sportsbook promos to use for Week 0

We’ve listed the best sportsbook welcome offers to claim bonus value ahead of Week 0.

• bet365: Bet $10, Get $365 in bonus bets win or lose
• Fanatics: Get up to $1,000 matched in FanCash
• BetMGM: Get up to $1,500 Back in bonus bets if your first bet doesn’t win
• FanDuel: Get $350 in bonus bets OR Bet $1 Get $100 in Bonus Bets if 1+ Point is Scored in TCU vs. UNC
• DraftKings: Bet $5, get $200 in Bonus Bets
• theScore Bet: Bet reset up to $1,000

Best prediction markets and promos for Week 0

The leading prediction markets have also upped the ante for the new season:

• New users at Kalshi can secure up to $25 by trading $25
• Polymarket is offering a promotion for users to deposit $10 to get a $20 bonus
• Those who sign up on FanDuel Predicts can sign up and unlock their offer
• DraftKings Predictions is giving new users a chance to trade $5 and get $200 in Predictions Dollars

bet365

Oddsmakers at bet365 offer a vast menu of college football markets, including for Week 0.

1. Click the link and go to sign up at bet365.
2. Create a sports betting account using the bet365 bonus code
3. Make a minimum deposit of $10 to become eligible for $365 bonus bets.
4. Place $10 on any Week 0 market

bet365 Sportsbook promo code	N/A
bet365 Sportsbook offer	Bet $10, get $365 in bonus bets win or lose.
Minimum wager amount	$10
bet365 Sportsbook T&Cs	Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. Must be 21+ and physically present where bet365 operates. Please gamble responsibly. New customers only. Claim via app. $10 min. Deposit required. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable and expire 7 days after receipt. Bonus bet wager excluded from returns. Time limits, min. Odds, and T&Cs apply. This code is used for marketing and tracking purposes only. Void where prohibited. Not eligible in IL, TN, and WV.

Fanatics

Fanatics is offering an opportunity to get up to $1,000 matched in FanCash!

Here’s how to claim this bonus:

1. Click this link and head to Fanatics Sportsbook’s sign-up page.
2. Create your account and use promo code NYPOST26 at sign-up.
3. Opt in to the promo and wager on Week 0.

Fanatics Sportsbook promo code	NYPOST26
Fanatics Sportsbook offer	Get up to $1,000 matched in FanCash
Minimum wager amount	$1
Fanatics Sportsbook T&Cs	New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY. Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued under this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance. Terms, incl. FanCash terms, apply—see Fanatics Sportsbook app.

BetMGM

With BetMGM, college football punters can register, place a wager up to $1,500, and get their first wager back in bonus bets if it doesn’t win. The bonuses are good to use for seven days on the platform to bet on anything.

Here’s how to take advantage of the promotion:

1. Select your bonus offer.
2. Choose your state.
3. Fill out your login details.
4. Enter the BetMGM promo code POSTBET
5. Make a deposit

BetMGM Sportsbook promo code	POSTBET
BetMGM Sportsbook welcome offer	Get up to $1,500 Back in bonus bets if your first bet doesn’t win
BetMGM Sportsbook T&Cs	21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. AZ, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, NC, OH, TN, VA, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-470 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in MS, NY, NV, ON, PR, MI, NJ, PA, or WV. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions.

FanDuel

You can get up to $350 in bonus bets at FanDuel or Bet $1 Get $100 in Bonus Bets if 1+ Point is Scored in TCU vs. UNC.

1. Click on this link to be redirected to the FanDuel offer page.
2. Fill out the registration forms and add all of your information.
3. Deposit at least $5 and place a qualifying wager to receive bonus bets.

FanDuel Sportsbook promo code	N/A
FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Offer	Get $350 in bonus bets
Minimum wager amount	$5
FanDuel Sportsbook T&Cs	Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C., WY) and present in select states (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. Min $5 wager required for 7 consecutive days. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-877-770-7867 (LA).

DraftKings

DraftKings’ bet and get offer lets you bet $5 to get $200 in bonus bets instantly.

No promo code is required — simply click this link to register and then make your first bet on college football’s opening week.

DraftKings Sportsbook promo code	N/A
DraftKings Sportsbook Missouri Welcome Offer	Bet $5, bet $200 in bonus bets instantly
Minimum wager amount	$5
DraftKings Sportsbook T&Cs	GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit http://www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/20/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

theScore Bet

theScore Bet’s Week 0 promotion is on par with BetMGM’s top value: a bet reset of up to $1,000 as opposed to $1,500 back in bonus bets.

Here’s what you need to know to sign up:

1. Head over to theScore Bet app or website
2. Click ‘Sign Up’
3. Enter your basic info — email, phone number, username, password
4. Enter the theScore Bet promo code NPNEWS
5. Verify your account via email, deposit, and you’re ready to bet

theScore Bet Sportsbook promo code	NPNEWS
theScore Bet Sportsbook offer	Bet reset up to $1,000!
Minimum wager amount	$10
theScore Bet Sportsbook T&Cs	New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, NC, OH, TN, and VA in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. Please Gamble Responsibly.

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Kalshi

Use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX when signing up to earn $25 when you trade $25.

The Kalshi promo code NYPMAX is available only to new users and must be entered during registration to unlock the bonus offer.

Here’s how to do this:

• Sign up by downloading the Kalshi app or creating an account on the website.
• Enter the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.
• Verify your account
• Make a deposit
• Complete at least $25 in trades

Kalshi promo code	NYPMAX
Kalshi offer	Trade $25, get $25
Kalshi T&Cs	Certain limitations apply. The offer is available to new users only, subject to the terms and conditions. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.

Polymarket

Enter the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 at sign-up to activate bonus funds after a qualifying deposit; users must make at least one real-money trade. 

Additionally, users must be at least 18 years old to trade on Polymarket.

• Download the Polymarket app on your iOS or Android device
• Enter the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 to begin registration
• Sign up and create an account
• Verify your account
• Make a minimum deposit of $10
• The $20 welcome bonus is then added to your account

Polymarket promo code	NYPMAX1
Polymarket offer	Deposit $10, get $20 bonus
Polymarket T&Cs	18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See http://polymarket.us/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange and clearing organization. Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.

FanDuel Predicts

FanDuel Predicts is allowing users to sign up to unlock their offer.

Here’s how you can claim that before games start on Saturday:

• Click this link to get started
• Head to the FanDuel Predicts app
• Input your email
• Make a password
• Go through the identity verification process

FanDuel Predicts promo code	N/A
FanDuel Predicts offer	Sign up & unlock your offer
FanDuel Predicts T&Cs	Offered by FanDuel Prediction Market LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+, Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Offer only valid in AL, AK, CA, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, MN, NE, NM, ND, OK, RI, SC, SD, TX, or UT

DraftKings Predictions

DraftKings Predictions is offering new users a welcome bonus at sign-up.

Here’s how new users can score up to $200 in prediction dollars:

• Click this link to get started
• Sign up and create an account
• Complete at least $5 worth of trades

DraftKings Predictions promo code	N/A
DraftKings Predictions offer	Trade $5, get $200 in predictions dollars
DraftKings Predictions T&Cs	Event Contract Trading is offered by DraftKings Predictions, a CFTC-registered Futures Commission Merchant and NFA member. Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Market availability varies. Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time trade req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Predictions Dollars that expire in 1 year. Reward issued as $50 in Predictions Dollars every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Click-to-claims expire 7 days after issuance. 7 days = 168hrs. Terms: dkng.co/predictionspromo. Ends 9/20/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

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