Paddy Power and Sky Bet become two of the latest bookmakers to offer Non-Runner No Bet ahead of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
The Cheltenham Festival is rapidly approaching, and one thing eagle-eyed punters will be on the lookout for is the Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) promotion.
NRNB allows bettors to receive their stake back on ante-post Cheltenham bets if their selection is declared a non-runner, and now, Flutter's own Paddy Power and Sky Bet have become the latest bookies to offer this promotion for 2026.
Unlike some, both Sky Bet and Paddy Power, two of the UK's leading betting brands, are offering NRNB for all 28 races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival!
This is huge news for punters looking to take advantage of some early value with their ante-post Cheltenham markets, as they now have the added safety net of being able to see their stake returned if a selection does not run.
This announcement makes Sky Bet and Paddy Power the first bookmakers to offer NRNB on all 28 races at Cheltenham this year, and more will be expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.
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What are Sky Bet and Paddy Power's Cheltenham NRNB Terms?
With NRNB, punters will get their stake returned as cash if their ante-post Cheltenham selection is declared as a non-runner.
Both Paddy Power and Sky Bet have NRNB markets for all 28 races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, which means you can bet on whatever race you like, without the worry of whether the selection will be entered or not.
However, with NRNB usually come shorter odds, due to the reduced risk of losing your stake if your selection doesn’t run. Bookmakers factor in this safety net, so while your potential return may be lower, you gain the reassurance of a refund should your horse be declared a non-runner.
This makes NRNB offers particularly appealing for backing outsiders or big-priced runners, as it allows you to take a chance without the full downside risk.
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When is the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival gets underway on Tuesday, March 10 and will conclude on Friday, March 13. This gives punters plenty of time to get their ante-post bets in with Sky Bet and Paddy Power now that NRNB markets are available!
