It’s one of the oldest annual events on the British sporting calendar as the country’s two most prestigious universities compete for rowing bragging rights on a 4.2-mile course in front of a huge crowd of over 200,000 people in London and wider international television audience that typically stretches into the millions.
Cambridge currently lead the overall men’s head to head 87 to 81 after five victories in six, with a 46-30 all-time lead in the women’s as Oxford desperately seek to bounce back in 2025.
How to watch The Boat Race 2025
TV channel: In the UK, the races are being broadcast live and free-to-air on the BBC. Coverage begins on BBC One at 12:20pm BST, with the women’s race at 1:21pm and the men’s race from 2:21pm.
Live stream: You can also watch the action live and for free online via the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.
