It’s that time of year as Oxford and Cambridge battle it out on the Thames once again in the 2019 Boat Race.
This year will be the 165th time that the two universities clash in one of British sport’s most iconic events.
Cambridge men and women were both victorious in 2018 as they edged the dark blues by three lengths and seven lengths respectively.
But when will the action take place? And where can you watch it all unfold?
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the latest installment of the Boat Race…
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When is the Boat Race?
The women’s race will commence at 2:13pm and the men’s race will get underway at 3:10pm on Sunday 7 April.
Where can I watch the action unfold on TV?
Live TV coverage is on BBC One from 1:20pm on Sunday.
Online viewers can also watch the race live or catch up on BBC iPlayer .
Or, you can get yourself down to the west London river banks and watch the action unfold in the flesh.
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Where to watch in person?
The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles long - all four crews will set-off near Putney Bridge and there are plenty of spots on the banks to watch the races.
As well as a great view Bishops Park, Furnivall Gardens and Dukes Meadows offer further entertainment, big screens, food and drink if that’s what you fancy.
If you’d rather have a drink in the pub compared to a picnic then why not try:
The Boathouse, Putney
Crabtree Tavern, Hammersmith
Blue Anchor, Hammersmith
The Black Lion, Chiswick
Ye White Hart, Barnes
To get the most out of these places, do make sure that you arrive at least a couple of hours before the races begin.
Why is it such a big event?
The first race was in 1829 when Oxford triumphed in a friendly challenge between school friends in Henley.
Since then the some of the best rowers in the world, including Sir Matthew Pinsent, Sir Steve Redgrave, as well as all-round star Hugh Laurie have competed to prove which university rules the waves.
Cambridge are leading the all-time winner list between the universities - having romped to victory 83 times to the Dark Blues' 80.
The women's race has been an annual occurrence since 1927 and again the Light Blues top the most victories tally with a strong 43-30 lead.
Boat Race odds
Cambridge: 2/7
Oxford: 4/1
Dead Heat: 150/1
