🚣♂️ Big news for rowing fans! The Boat Race, that epic showdown between Oxford and Cambridge, is switching channels for 2026! 📺 After decades on the BBC, this iconic event is heading to Channel 4, marking a new era in its storied history.
🔁 Why the change? It’s all down to a fresh five-year agreement that ensures both the men’s and women’s races remain free-to-air, letting you cheer on your favourites from home without missing a stroke!
💬 Pete Andrews of Channel 4 said they’re “thrilled” to broadcast one of Britain’s most beloved amateur sports events. He called it the “crown jewel of the rowing calendar,” and we couldn’t agree more!
💸 Meanwhile, the BBC has expressed its pride in having showcased the Boat Race for so many years. With rising costs in sports broadcasting, they’ve decided to focus funds on other top content. But don’t worry, they’ll still provide in-depth news coverage, radio updates, and highlights online, keeping tradition alive.
🌊 So, mark your calendars for April 4 and prepare to watch history unfold on Channel 4 as Oxford and Cambridge battle it out on the Thames. Ready, set, row! 🏆