The River Thames will be buzzing this weekend as thousands gather to watch one of the oldest sporting events around, with Oxford and Cambridge Universities rowing crews going head to head once more.
Cambridge has been dominating both the Men’s and Women’s races for a while now. So, what can Oxford do this year to change things up?
This year’s show features guests like Olympic gold medallist Imogen Grant and London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan alongside Clare Balding, Rishi Persad and Qasa Alom. Plus, there’s a special film with Steve Backshall and Helen Glover-a husband-and-wife duo-checking out the current environmental condition of London’s river.
The race takes place along the Championship Course starting at Putney in South West London. If you’re not sure who’s who, remember Oxford wears dark blue while Cambridge sports lighter shades.
Here’s how you can catch all the action across BBC platforms.
When is The Boat Race 2025?
The Boat Race 2025 is set for Sunday 13 April, with coverage kicking off on BBC One from 12.20pm.
How to watch The Boat Race 2025
You can watch live on BBC i Player, BBC One, plus on the BBC Sport website and app starting at 12.20pm on Sunday 13 April.
The 79th Women’s Boat Race starts at 1.21pm, followed by the 170th Men’s Boat Race at 2.21pm.
