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The world’s original intercollegiate athletic event, The Boat Race, was first held in 1829, contested by Oxford (the winner) and Cambridge universities. The 2025 Women’s Boat Race broadcast attracted a peak audience of 2.18 million, making it the most watched women’s sporting event of the year in the United Kingdom. This year’s races will be held on April 4.

