10-04-2025
The Boat Race 2025 - How to watch Oxford v Cambridge on TV and iPlayer and follow all the action across the BBC
The banks of the River Thames will be packed this weekend as thousands of spectators come out to watch one of the world's most historic sporting fixtures as rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge Universities compete once again.
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?
Guests including Olympic gold medallist Imogen Grant and Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan will join Clare Balding, Rishi Persad and Qasa Alom on the show and there's an exclusive film featuring husband and wife team Steve Backshall and Helen Glover exploring the environmental state of play of the capital's river.
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.
Here's how you can watch and follow all the action across the BBC.
When is The Boat Race 2025?
The Boat Race 2025 takes place on Sunday 13 April, with coverage starting on BBC One from 12.20pm.
How to watch The Boat Race 2025
Enjoy live coverage across BBC iPlayer, BBC One and the BBC Sport website and app from 12.20pm 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.
