'Concerning' levels of E.coli found in River Thames before Boat Race, campaigners say

The Boat Race 2025: Start time, Oxford and Cambridge crews, TV channel and odds

Oxford compete in dark blue while Cambridge race in light blue (Photo: Getty) The 2025 Boat Races between Oxford and Cambridge take place on Sunday in one of Britain’s most iconic sporting events. Oxford will be out for revenge on the four-mile stretch on the River Thames after Cambridge won the double in the past two years. But ahead of this year’s race, there have been concerns over the safety of the water, with rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrav…

E.coli fears, selection spat and Cambridge dominance: What to know about the storied Boat Race

Rowers from British universities Oxford and Cambridge will compete on Sunday in the men's and women's Boat Race, one of the oldest sporting events in the world that typically attracts more than 200,000 spectators along the River Thames in London.

Boat Race worry as water 'the lowest possible rating' and Sadiq Khan called out

Boat Race competitors have previously raised concerns over the water quality.

Selection row and water quality fears threaten to overshadow Boat Race

Cambridge and Oxford have been warned against entering the River Thames due to E coli levels in the water

'Concerning' levels of E.coli found in River Thames before Boat Race, campaigners say

The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities traditionally culminates in the winning team throwing their cox in the water, but campaigners have warned them to "think twice".

Boat Race 2025: River Thames water quality an 'ongoing concern'

Boat Race organisers say water quality is an "ongoing concern" following claims that the River Thames fails basic safety standards before Sunday's race.