NFL Betting Apps: Get The Best Sportsbook Promos for Week 1

Published: September 7, 2025 at 8:57 am EDT

Well, here it is — the first Sunday of the 2025 NFL regular season, and the top NFL betting apps are meeting the moment. With a combined punch of strong welcome promos and existing-player incentives, apps like BetMGM, bet365 and DraftKings has a wide range of bonuses.

Top NFL Betting Apps And Welcome Promos

NFL Sign-Up Offers	Welcome Reward	Promo Code
DraftKings	Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets + Over $200 Off NFL Sunday Ticket	No Code Needed
FanDuel	Bet $5, Win $300 in Bonus Bets	No Code Needed
bet365	$300 in Bonus Bets or $1K First Bet Safety Net	SBD365
BetMGM	$150 in Bonus Bets or $1.5K First Bet Safety Net	NW150
ESPN BET	Bet $5, Bet $100 Guaranteed Bonus	DIME
Caesars	Twenty (20) 100 percent profit boosts	SBD20X
Fanatics	20+ $100 No Sweat Bets (FanCash)	No Code Needed

When you register with these NFL betting apps before the opening kickoff, you will be able to use across NFL matchups like Lions-Packers, Ravens-Bills, Giants-Commanders and more.

We will take you through each of these welcome offers while highlighting some betting markets you might want to consider within each app. Let’s get to it.

Hard Rock Bet: Bet $5, Get $150 Bonus (NJ Only)

DraftKings Sportsbook has upgraded its welcome offer to $300 in bonus bets with an NFL Season Ticket discount of over $200. All you have to do is bet $5 on any NFL Week 1 game to unlock your offer. The initial $5 bet does not need to be a winner, so you might want to look at some pre-made parlay options with your initial bet. Be sure to check out a 50% NFL Week 1 profit boost, the Ghost Leg Parlay promotion and other boosts.

The FanDuel promo code gives new players a chance to win $300 in bonus bets, too. However, the caveat is that you have to win your initial $5 bet to secure the bonuses. Just make sure you bet on a market you think will settle as a win. In terms of the biggest favorites of the weekend, the Broncos lead the way as an 8.5-point favorite at home.

Bet365 Bonus Code SBD365: Choose $300 Bonus Or $1,000 First Bet

When you sign up with the bet365 welcome offer, you can choose between the new $300 bonus bet offer and the $1,000 first bet safety net. A $5 bet on any Week 1 game activates the $300 bonus offer, regardless of the outcome. A losing wager with the $1,000 safety net will trigger a bonus refund equal to your original stake.

One of the best parts of the bet365 app is the bet boosts. On Sunday, check out odds boosts across all 13 games and players such as Jahmyr Gibbs, Aaron Rodgers and more.

BetMGM Bonus Code SBD1500: Get $1,500 First Bet Or Win $150 Bonus

The BetMGM bonus code offer provides two rewards, and the one you get depends on where you sign up. Users in MI, NJ, PA and WV will get the $150 bonus, which requires a winning $10 bet to secure. New players in other eligible states will get the $1,500 first bet safety net.

You should target a bet you think is likely to win with both of these offers, but especially with your initial $10 wager for the $150 bonus offer. Here are some betting options that might work for you:

The process to secure the ESPN BET offer is simple. Just bet $5 and wait for your wager to settle to get $100 in bonus bets guaranteed. The outcome of your initial bet does not matter, but you do have to wait for it to settle to secure your rewards.

One of the best parts of this app is the ability to link your fantasy team with your account. The ESPN BET app will then generate personalized betting markets that include the players on your roster.

With the Caesars Sportsbook promo code, you can instantly get 20 100 percent profit boost tokens with a $1 wager on any game. This offer doubles up on the previous one, which provided 10 tokens. These can be used for bets up to $25 on any market.

Caesars Sportsbook also has bet boosts you can use to unleash your profit boost tokens. Bet $1 or more on one of these markets to unlock your offer.

With the Fanatics Sportsbook offer, you can get started with a reward that is specific to NFL and college football game days. Get 20+ $100 (FanCash) no-sweat bets for any day there is a game. The first one you can use is for tonight’s Cowboys-Eagles game.

Ryan Bologna

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Ryan is an experienced writer who has bylines at ClutchPoints, New York Sports Nation, Only Players, and more. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in journalism and communication in 2021 and is now creating commercial content in the sports betting industry.

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