join us on Saturday 4th of April for the biggest river party of the year.

The annual Oxford Cambridge Boat Race has been a fixture on the Thames since 1829, going properly annual in 1964!

When?

Saturday 4 April 2026 starting at 14:21 (Women’s Boat Race) and 15:21 (Men’s Boat Race)

Where?

Along 4.25 miles of the River Thames in London from Putney to Mortlake.

Who?

Oxford University Boat club v Cambridge University Boat Club, women and men plus reserve crews from each squad.

The Black Lion is the perfect vantage point to enjoy this most British of traditions. See you there - chin chin!