The banks of the River Thames are ready to witness spectacle this weekend as thousands of fans will flock to watch the historic Boat Race.
Continuing the historic rivalry between the two oldest universities of the UK, the rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge Universities will compete once again.
The Boat Race came to inception 169 years ago and ever since, it became an annual event.
Cambridge have had the upper hand over Oxford for some time now in both the Men’s and Women’s races, what can the dark blue crews do this year to turn the tide?Both teams will race along the Championship Course, starting from Putney in South West London. If you’re not sure who’s who, Oxford traditionally wear dark blue while Cambridge sport lighter colours.
The amateur competition takes place on Sunday 13 April. The 79th Women’s Boat Race begins at 1.21pm, followed by the 170th Men’s Boat Race at 2.21pm.
Boat Race 2025: Route
The course is four miles, 374 yards (or 6.8 km) long and stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames.
Oxford vs Cambridge: Head-To-Head Record
Cambridge have won the most men’s races so far – leading 87-81 – and are aiming for a third successive victory.
The women’s race has been won 48 times by Cambridge, who have dominated since 2017. Oxford have won 30 times.
Cambridge secured yet another clean sweep last year to extend their advantage in the all-time standings in both the men’s and women’s races.
Boat Race 2025: Timings
13:21 – Women’s Boat Race
13:36 – Women’s Reserve Race
13:51 – Men’s Reserve Race
14:21 – Men’s Boat Race
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Men’s race crews
Oxford: Tom Sharrock, William O’Connell, Felix Rawlinson, Jamie Doran, Tassilo von Mueller, Tom Mackintosh, Nick Rusher, Nicholas Kohl, Tobias Bernard (cox)
Cambridge: Luca Ferraro, Noam Mouelle, Luke Beever, Gabriel Mahler, George Bourne, James Robson, Simon Hatcher, Douwe de Graaf, Ollie Boyne (cox)
Umpire: Sarah Winckless
Women’s race crews
Oxford: Sarah Polson, Lilli Freischem, Tessa Haining, Alexia Lowe, Sarah Marshall, Annie Anezakis, Kyra Delray, Heidi Long, Daniel Orton (cox)
Cambridge: Katy Hempson, Gemma King, Carys Earl, Annie Wertheimer, Sophia Hahn, Claire Collins, Tash Morrice, Samantha Morton, Jack Nicholas (cox)
Umpire: Sir Matthew Pinsent
