From relaxed riverside gatherings to premium hospitality experiences, there are a wide range of options to suit every interest and budget throughout the 2026 Boat Race weekend.
Tideway Week Outings & Reunions
If your crew is planning a reunion, you are warmly invited to observe a training session from the Amaryllis launch during Tideway Week. The following sessions are still available and are allocated on a first come, first serve basis:
Monday 30 March (afternoon session)
Tuesday 31 March (women’s morning session approx 7:30am)
Tuesday 31 March (men’s afternoon session approx 2:00pm)
Wednesday 1 April (men’s morning session approx 8:00am)
Thursday 2 April (women’s morning session approx 7:45am)
If you would like support in organising your crew reunion, please email alumni@cubc.org.uk
Friday 3 April 2026
Schedule
Women’s Lightweight Coin Toss | TBC
Men’s Lightweight Coin Toss | TBC
Youth Boat Race | TBC
Women’s Lightweight Boat Race | 13:50
Women’s Veterans Boat Race | 14:10
Men’s Veterans Boat Race | 14:25
Men’s Lightweight Boat Race | 14:50
Lightweight & Veterans Trophy Presentations | TBC
Where to Watch
The Lightweight & Veterans’ Boat Race 2026 Watch Party
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.
Other Events
CUBC Alumni, Parents, and Supporters Drinks Gathering
Location: Duke’s Head Putney, 8 Lower Richmond Rd, London SW15 1ER (Ground Floor)
Time: 17:30 – onwards
Booking: No RSVP required
Cost: None. Drinks and food will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis with a card-based bar available thereafter.
Accessibility: The ground floor is accessible via small set of stairs.
Saturday 4 April 2026
Schedule
Women’s Blue Boat Coin Toss | 12:15
Women’s Reserve (Blondie v Osiris) Coin Toss | 12:20
Men’s Blue Boat Coin Toss | 12:50
Men’s Reserve (Goldie v Isis) Coin Toss | 13:10
Women’s Blue Boat depart Thames Rowing Club | 13:33
Blondie depart Thames Rowing Club | 13:49
Goldie depart King’s College Boat Club | 14:03
79th Women’s Boat Race | 14:21
Men’s Blue Boat depart King’s College Boat Club | 14:33
Women’s Reserve Race (Blondie v Osiris) | 14:36
Men’s Reserve Race (Goldie v Isis) | 14:51
170th Men’s Boat Race | 15:21
Trophy Presentations | 15:50-16:15
Where to Watch
King’s College School Wimbledon Boat Race Hospitality (Hosted by Cambridge University Boat Club)
A buffet and complimentary beverages will be served in the marquee on the roof of the Boathouse. Television monitors are installed in the lounge and the marquee so guests can follow the Races. The Reserve Races (Blondie & Goldie) will also be shown. A card-based bar will also be available.
Location: King’s College School Boat Club, Putney Embankment, London SW15 1LB
Time: The KCS boathouse will open for invited guests at 11:45am.
4:00pm The Boathouse opens to public
6:00pm The bar closes
Booking: Coming soon!
Cost: Coming soon!
Accessibility: Stairs are involved to enter and exit the building.
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 sightlines.
Location: Markers at Fulham Pier
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Booking: Tickets on sale now!
Cost: Packages range from £79-229 per person
Accessibility: Fulham Pier is 100% DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant and accessible.
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
Booking: Tickets on sale now!
Cost: £349 per person – find out what’s included!
Accessibility: The Presidents’ Club can be accessed via a lift and an accessible WC is available.
Questions? Reach out to The Boat Race Company
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
Booking: Tickets on sale now!
Cost: £195 per person – find out what’s included!
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
Crabtree Hospitality (Hosted by Crabtree)
Join fellow alumni at Crabtree Boathouse. Tickets include lunch.
Location: Crabtree Boathouse, Putney Embankment, London SW15 1LB
Time: TBC
Booking: Ticket sales coming soon!
Cost: £40
Accessibility: Stairs are involved to enter and exit the building.
Tideway Scullers School Hospitality (Hosted by Tideway Scullers School)
Light food, tea, and coffee are included with each ticket. Great views of The Boat Race Course Finish. The Reserve Races (Blondie and Goldie) will be streamed at this location.
Location: Tideway Scullers School, Dan Mason Drive, Dukes Meadow, W4 2SH (next to Chiswick Bridge)
Time: TBC
Booking: Ticket sales coming soon!
Cost: £30pp
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
P.S. Elizabethan (Hosted by Cambridge University Development & Alumni Relations)
Open to all Cambridge alumni
Location: P.S. Elizabethan
Booking: SOLD OUT — Join the waitlist
Cost: £85pp
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Official Boat Race Fan Parks
The official Boat Race Fan Parks offer food, drinks, music, and large screens to watch the Races.
Locations:
– Fulham Football Club Riverside Stand (covered area available in case of inclement weather) offers food and beverages, vendors, and sponsorship activations
– Bishops Park, Fulham offers a large screen (no food and beverage vendors)
– Furnivall Gardens, Hammersmith offers a large screen, food and beverages, and vendors
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Booking: None required
Cost: Free
The 2026 Boat Race Dinner
The 2026 Boat Race Dinner will be held after The Boat Race on Saturday 4 April. Beginning at 7:30pm, it will take place at the Church House Westminster. This special event celebrates those who have earned life membership to CUBC by racing in either The Boat Race or the Lightweight Boat Race. It is a chance to honour their achievements alongside alumni, parents, and supporters of the Club.
Last year’s dinner brought together 400 members, parents, and supporters to celebrate the Club’s achievements. We warmly encourage all alumni, including members of all three legacy clubs, as well as parents of current student-athletes, to join us this year.
Parents may wish wait to purchase tickets until closer to the crew announcements.
To ensure crews are seated together, alumni are kindly asked to provide their crew year when purchasing tickets.
Notes of well wishes for the 2026 crews
If you wish to send letters of encouragement or other items to the 2026 crews during Tideway Week, please direct them to the following address:
CUBC 2026 [Crew Name]
c/o Thames Rowing Club
Putney Embankment, London SW15 1LB
or email notes of encouragement to alumni@cubc.org.uk