Rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge Universities race along the River Thames in the 169th Boat Race in 2024.

Here’s how you can watch and follow all the action across the BBC.

What time does the Boat Race start?

Live coverage kicks off on iPlayer, BBC One and the BBC Sport website and app from 2pm on Saturday 30th March.

The women’s race begins at 2.46pm, with Oxford hoping to claim back victory from Cambridge, who’ve won the last six women’s races.

The men’s race – which Cambridge also won in 2023 – follows at 3.46pm.

And if you’re not sure who’s who, Oxford traditionally wear dark blue while Cambridge sport lighter colours.