The famous event between Australia’s two oldest universities returns to Melbourne on Sunday 19 October, with the race schedule and event details now confirmed.
The first of four races commences on the Yarra River from 9:15am, with the Women’s College Race between Trinity College (Melbourne) and St Paul’s College (Sydney) over 2km. The 2025 event will be the first time that Ormond College have not represented the University of Melbourne, having won the event every year since 2015.
The Men’s College Race will follow, with Trinity College (Melbourne) looking to win their fourth College Race title in a row against St John’s College (Sydney).
The Men’s Australian Boat Race starts at 10:00am on a new 3.2km course that has been shortened to remove the previously contentious first corner. The Women’s Australian Boat Race at 10:30am will conclude the racing over the same 3.2km course.
Preliminary squads are due to be confirmed by both universities from Monday, 6 October.
On the ground outside Melbourne University Boat Club (1 Boathouse Drive, Melbourne), spectators will be able to follow each race live, enjoy a coffee and sausage sizzle courtesy of the Melbourne University Boat Club. Spectators can register for a free coffee voucher using the link below.