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.
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.
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)
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
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
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
TV broadcast starts on Channel 4 at 13:30, ends at 16:30
Watch the Reserves races live on YouTube
**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
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
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
**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
Oxford 2026 Boat Race Dinner LAST FEW TICKETS!
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.
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.