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Road Closures:
Putney Embankment in its entirety from 08:30 until 17:00 – closed to vehicles.
Thames Bank in its entirety from 08:30 until 17:00 – closed to vehicles.
Please Note
Hammersmith Bridge and Barnes Bridge will close at 10:00 and reopen at 17:00.
Time | Event |
10:00 | River Closes – Preliminary road closures in place. Hammersmith Bridge Closes to Cyclists & Pedestrians. |
11:00 | Fan Zones open – Fulham and Hammersmith |
11:15 | Women’s Boat Race coin toss (Putney Embankment) |
11:50 | The Men’s Boat Race coin toss (Putney Embankment) |
12:45 | BBC broadcast starts |
13:21 | 79th Women’s Boat Race |
13:36 | Osiris v Blondie Race |
13:51 | Isis v Goldie Boat Race |
14:21 | 170th Men’s Boat Race |
14:50 | Women’s winning crew trophy presentation (Mortlake) |
15:00 | Men’s winning crew trophy presentation (Mortlake) |
15:15 | BBC Broadcast Ends |
17:00 | Hammersmith Bridge Opens to Cyclists and Pedestrians. |
15:30 | River Opens |
17:00 | Fan Zones at Fulham and Hammersmith close |