Everything you need to know about The Boat Race 2026. Read on for all your Oxford versus Cambridge Boat Race questions. The only one remaining: who will win this year’s Boat Race?
When is The Boat Race?
Cambridge and Oxford meet this weekend. The two universities race on Saturday 4 April 2026. It will be the 80th Women’s Boat Race and the 171th Men’s Boat Race.
What time is The Boat Race?
The women are scheduled to race at 14:21 an hour before the men race.
How to watch The Boat Race on TV?
Channel 4 broadcast coverage will start at 13:30 and will be hosted by Clare Balding.
For those who prefer to listen Times Radio will be broadcasting live from 13:00, hosted by Jane Mulkerrins.
Where to watch The Boat Race?
Spectators should head to the riverbanks between Putney and Mortlake. There are official fan zones at Fulham and Hammersmith.
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Where is The Boat Race?
London is the traditional home of The Boat Race. The Boat Race course, known as The Championship Course, from Putney to Mortlake has been home to the Men’s Boat Race since 1845 and the Women’s Boat Race since 2015.
How many times have Oxford won The Boat Race?
The Oxford men have won 81 times. The Oxford women have won 30 times, and are hoping to end their eight-race losing streak.
How many times have Cambridge won The Boat Race?
Cambridge currently lead the women’s event 49 to 30, and the men’s 88 to 81 (with one dead heat recorded in 1877).
Who won The Boat Race last year?
Cambridge crews delivered a historic clean sweep in last year’s 2025 Boat Race.
