The Boat Race 2026: Tideway Week Events and Hospitality
Updated on March 29, 2026​
Plans are well underway for events and hospitality around the 2026 Boat Races.
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Tideway Week Outings
You are warmly invited to observe a training session from the Bosporos launch during Tideway Week.
Book your ticket here - please note we ask for a minimum donation of £30 to help cover the costs of the launch.
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​The current planned outings are as follows for Tuesday 31st March - Saturday 4th April:
Tuesday: Women 08:25 & 11:18; Men 16:00
Thursday: Women Practice Starts 11:58 ; Men Practice Starts 13:40
Friday: Women 08:55
Saturday: Men 10:00 (SOLD OUT)
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Book your ticket here
Meet outside Vesta 15 minutes before the outing time and please wear suitable footwear!
If you have any questions, please email alumni@oubc.org.uk
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Friday 3 April 2026 – Lightweight and Veterans’ Boat Races
Schedule
TBC – Women’s Lightweight Coin Toss
TBC – Men’s Lightweight Coin Toss
12:30 – Youth Boat Races
13:50 – Women’s Lightweight Boat Race
14:10 – Women’s Veterans Boat Race
14:25 – Men’s Veterans Boat Race
14:50 – Men’s Lightweight Boat Race
17:00 approx. – Lightweight & Veterans Trophy Presentations on the Embankment
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Live audio commentary of both the Women’s and Men’s Lightweight Boat Races starting at 13:40: Sign up here
Coverage of both Lightweight Boat Races will be published on The Boat Race YouTube channel by noon on 6 April 2026
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Where to Watch
The Lightweight & Veterans’ Boat Race 2026 Watch Party ** SOLD OUT **
Location: Thames Rowing Club or London Rowing Club
Presentations will take place on Putney Embankment
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Cost: £10
Booking: Book tickets now
Accessibility: Stairs are involved to enter and exit the building. A disabled lift is available at Thames RC.
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Saturday 4 April 2026 – Blue Boat and Reserves Boat Races
Schedule
12:15 Women’s Blue Boat Coin Toss
12:20 Women’s Reserve (Osiris v Blondie) Coin Toss
12:50 Men’s Blue Boat Coin Toss
13:10 Men’s Reserve (Isis v Goldie) Coin Toss
13:33 Women’s Blue Boat depart Imperial College Rowing Club
13:49 Osiris depart Imperial College Rowing Club
14:03 Isis depart Westminster School Boat Club
14:21 80th Women’s Boat Race
14:33 Men’s Blue Boat depart Imperial College Boat Club
14:36 Women’s Reserve Race (Osiris v Blondie)
14:51 Men’s Reserve Race (Isis v Goldie)
15:21 171st Men’s Boat Race
15:50-16:15 Trophy Presentations
Where to Watch
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TV broadcast starts on Channel 4 at 13:30, ends at 16:30
Watch the Reserves races live on YouTube
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**SOLD OUT** On board MV Revelry (Hosted by alumnus Richard Fishlock)
Board from Putney Pier between 13:15 and 13:30, moor at the Black Buoy. Lunch is at 13:45, served with some of the finest wines. Watch the first mile live from one of the two decks, then follow on TV. A great Oxford atmosphere on board.
Time: Embark 13:15 (& no later than 13:30), and disembark around 16:00
Cost: £85 per person (includes lunch and wines). SOLD OUT
Questions? Email rlsfishlock@gmail.com
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The Blues’ Club at Fulham Pier (Hosted by The Boat Race Company)
Offers sweeping, uninterrupted views of the river, guests will enjoy food, premium refreshments and unrivalled sight lines.
Location: Markers at Fulham Pier
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Cost: Packages range from £79-£229 per person. Tickets on sale now
**To book a "Blues' Club Gold at Fulham Pier - Guest" at the discounted rate of £160 (from £229) enter the code 4APRIL2026 at checkout**
If you have already bought Fulham Pier Standard tickets and would like to upgrade to Fulham Pier Gold, please contact hello@theboatrace.org.
Questions? Reach out to The Boat Race Company
The Presidents’ Club on Putney Embankment (Hosted by The Boat Race Company)
Thames Rowing Club offers an exceptional vantage point. Guests will enjoy a front row view of the athletes launching just below you.
Location: Thames Rowing Club
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Cost: Hospitality package £349 per person – Tickets on sale now
Accessibility: The Presidents’ Club can be accessed via a lift and an accessible WC is available.
Questions? Reach out to The Boat Race Company​
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Official Boat Race Fan Parks
The official Boat Race Fan Parks offer food, drinks, music and large screens to watch the Races at various locations:
– Fulham Football Club Riverside Stand (covered area available in case of inclement weather) offers food and drink, vendors and sponsorship activations
– Bishops Park, Fulham offers a large screen (but no food and drink vendors)
– Furnivall Gardens, Hammersmith offers a large screen, food and drink
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Booking: None required. Cost: Free
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**SOLD OUT** The Clubhouse at The Finish (Hosted by The Boat Race Company)
Positioned just beyond the finish line, the Clubhouse offers a rare perspective. Hospitality guests enjoy a unique vantage point to witness the immediate aftermath of the race, as the crews come ashore amidst a wave of celebration and emotion. Guests will also have a clear view of the official presentation ceremonies, making it one of the most exclusive viewing spots of the day.
Location: Mortlake Anglian & Alpha Boat Club
Time: 1:00-5:30pm
Cost: Hospitality package £195 per person – Tickets SOLD OUT
Accessibility: Please be aware that the lounge and balcony at Mortlake Anglian & Alpha Boat Club are on the first floor and can only be reached via a flight of stairs, unsuitable for wheelchair users.
Questions? Reach out to The Boat Race Company
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Oxford 2026 Boat Race Dinner LAST FEW TICKETS!
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The Oxford 2026 Boat Race Dinner will be held after The Boat Race on Saturday 4 April. Beginning at 6:30pm, it will take place at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Whitehall. This special event is a celebration of this year’s crews and a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni/ae.
Please click here for detailed event information and how to buy your tickets.
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Please note for anyone travelling by rail, there will be a reduced service to and from London Waterloo on Saturday 4 April 2026 due to planned engineering works.​
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