Placing accumulator bets often means keeping an eye on several matches at once. Sky Bet’s ACCA Freeze is a feature many people have seen on the bet slip, but the finer points can be unclear.
This guide explains what ACCA Freeze does, how it affects payouts, which bets qualify, and what happens if a leg is void or postponed. There is also practical detail on placing an acca with Freeze and how free bets or promotions fit in.
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How Does ACCA Freeze Work On Sky Bet?
ACCA Freeze is an option for certain football accumulator bets. When a qualifying selection goes in front and the feature triggers, that single leg is “frozen” and treated as a winner in the accumulator, regardless of the final score in that match. The rest of the legs carry on and must still settle as winners for the acca to return.
The feature applies to eligible pre-match selections only. In-play picks are not included, and ACCA Freeze must be active on the selection before kick-off. If a selection is not marked as eligible, Freeze will not apply to that leg.
In short, Freeze can lock in one leg at the point the trigger is met, but it does not settle or protect the rest of the bet. So which bets qualify, and how can you tell at a glance?
Which Bets And Markets Are Eligible For ACCA Freeze?
ACCA Freeze is available on specific pre-match football markets chosen by Sky Bet. The most common is Match Result (Home/Draw/Away) in selected fixtures. Other sports are not usually covered.
Eligibility is clearly shown by an ACCA Freeze symbol on the market and again in the bet slip. If a selection is missing that symbol, it will not freeze. Some accumulators also require a minimum number of eligible legs before the feature becomes active, so it is worth checking the bet slip summary.
Because availability can vary by league and fixture, always look for the Freeze icon when building your acca. Once you know a selection qualifies, the next question is how the freeze affects your potential return.
How Are Payouts And Stakes Calculated With ACCA Freeze?
When a leg freezes, Sky Bet settles that selection at the price available at the exact moment the trigger is met, not the original pre-match odds. From there, the acca is calculated by multiplying that frozen price with the odds of the remaining live legs. Your original stake does not change.
This means the frozen leg is banked as a winner at its freeze price, while the rest of the acca continues as normal. If any other leg loses, the acca loses in the usual way.
Example Calculation Showing A Frozen Leg
Here is a simple illustration.
Imagine a three-leg football acca with these prices:
Match 1: 2.0
Match 2: 3.0 (ACCA Freeze eligible)
Match 3: 2.5
Match 2’s team goes ahead and the leg freezes at 1.6. The acca is now priced as:
2.0 x 1.6 x 2.5 = 8.0
With a £10 stake, the potential return is £80 if Matches 1 and 3 also settle as winners. Note that the freeze price can be shorter than your original odds because it reflects the match state at the time of the trigger.
How Sky Bet Handles Void, Postponed Or Abandoned Legs
If a selected match is void, postponed, or abandoned, that leg is usually removed from the acca and the bet is recalculated on the remaining selections. For example, a four-fold becomes a treble, with the combined odds adjusted accordingly.
If the affected leg had already frozen, it is typically treated as void in the same way and taken out of the accumulator. It does not stand as a winner or a loser. The settlement then depends entirely on the other legs still in the bet.
With that in mind, how do you actually build an acca that has Freeze attached?
How To Place An ACCA With Freeze On Sky Bet
Building an acca with Freeze starts by choosing eligible pre‑match football selections. Look for fixtures or markets that display the ACCA Freeze icon, then add enough of them to your bet slip to meet any minimum leg requirement shown.
As you add choices, the bet slip will indicate whether Freeze is active for the accumulator. Before confirming, check the selections, stake and that the Freeze badge appears as expected. Once placed, the acca will qualify for Freeze if the trigger is met in any eligible leg.
Does ACCA Freeze Apply To Free Bets And Promotions?
Not all free bets or promotional stakes allow additional features. Many offers list exclusions, and ACCA Freeze can be one of them. If it is not mentioned in the offer’s terms, or if it is specifically excluded, the feature is unlikely to apply.
The simplest check is on the bet slip: if the ACCA Freeze symbol appears alongside your acca when using a free bet, it should be in play. If it does not appear, assume the feature is not available for that wager.
A few myths persist about Freeze, so it helps to clear those up.
Common Misconceptions About ACCA Freeze
A frequent misunderstanding is that ACCA Freeze covers the whole accumulator. It does not. Only one leg can be frozen, and the remaining legs must still win for any return.
Another is that every football match qualifies. Eligibility is limited and shown by the Freeze icon; if you cannot see it, that selection will not freeze.
Some believe the frozen price matches the original odds. It does not. The freeze price is set at the moment the trigger is met, which can be shorter than the pre-match price.
It is also assumed that free bets and promotions always include Freeze. They do not. Offer terms vary, so check them and rely on the bet slip indicator.
If betting ever stops being manageable, set stricter limits or step away. Free, confidential help is available from organisations such as GamCare and GambleAware. Used with care and a clear plan, ACCA Freeze can be a useful addition to an acca on selected football markets.
**The information provided in this blog is intended for educational purposes and should not be construed as betting advice or a guarantee of success. Always gamble responsibly.