Historic Oxford–Cambridge rivalry to stream exclusively across the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand

Overnght, the global streaming platform dedicated to Olympic and untapped sports, today announced it has secured the exclusive international digital streaming rights to The CHANEL J12 Boat Race across the United States, Australia, Canada (including its territories, commonwealths, and possessions), and New Zealand through 2030.

Under the multi-year agreement, Overnght will serve as the exclusive digital streaming home for The Boat Race within its licensed territories, delivering live and on-demand coverage to international audiences through its platform.

First contested in 1829, The Boat Race is one of the world’s most historic and iconic sporting rivalries, featuring the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in an annual head-to-head race on the River Thames. The event attracts millions of viewers globally and remains a defining fixture on the international sporting calendar.

Siobhan Cassidy, Chair of The Boat Race Company, said “With nearly 200 years of rivalry and counting, we are always searching for ways to bring our iconic London event to new audiences. Working with Overnght enables us to do just that and we are thrilled to enable Boat Race fans across the world to enjoy the race on 4 April 2026, and beyond.”

“This partnership represents a significant milestone in Overnght’s mission to expand global access to the world’s most prestigious Olympic sporting events,” said Kevin McReynolds, Founder and CEO of Overnght. “The Boat Race embodies excellence, tradition, and competition at the highest level. We are honored to become the exclusive international streaming partner across our territories through 2030 and look forward to introducing this iconic event to new audiences while preserving its extraordinary legacy.”

The agreement further strengthens Overnght’s growing footprint in international rowing and underscores the company’s broader strategy to partner with leading rights holders across Olympic and collegiate sports. Through premium production standards and modern digital distribution, Overnght continues to elevate global access to elite sporting events beyond traditional broadcast boundaries.

The partnership between The Boat Race and Overnght was brokered by TCB Sport Media.

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