When: 11am-1pm on Thursday 12 March 2026

Where: The River Terrace, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA

Who: Oxford, Cambridge and YOU

Cost: FREE – please register to attend below

The Crew Announcement is a public event when friends and family, and Boat Race fans can join the alumni, VIPs and other special guests to find out who has earned their place in a Blue Boat this year.

Join us to celebrate these athletes’ achievement when the crews are officially announced ahead of The Boat Race 2026!

Register to attend

Everyone is welcome and tickets are not required, but we ask that you register to give us an idea of numbers.

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Dress

Smart casual/rowing blazers.

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