the Australian Boat Race
returns to melbourne in 2025

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

Yarra River and Melbourne University Boat Club, Melbourne

The famous Australian Boat Race returns to the Yarra River for its 15th edition in 2025.

In a rivalry that started in 1860, this race sees the best men and women student-athlete rowers from the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney battle it out for bragging rights.

2025 SCHEDULE

9:15am Women's College Race - Trinity College (M) vs St Paul's College (S), 2km course

9:30am Men's College Race - Trinity College (M) vs St John's College (S), 2km course

10:00am Men's 2025 Australian Boat Race, 3.2km course

10:30am Women's 2025 Australian Boat Race, 3.2km course

Approx. 11:10am Presentations from MUBC Balcony

The Australian Boat Race boasts a longstanding tradition between Australia’s
two oldest Universities, Melbourne and Sydney. Held annually, the event encapsulates the rivalry between two great cities and two great universities. Check out the current standings and pictures from last year’s event in Melbourne down below: