On Monday 16 (Cambridge) and Wednesday 18 (Oxford) December, Cambridge and Oxford will race their annual Trial VIIIs races – their only chance over the full Putney to Mortlake Championship Course before race day. In two evenly matched boats, the clubs will battle it out in their traditional pre-Christmas match. If you want to see the clubs in action, check out whether the Olympians can cut it on the Tideway and see who has made the crews, head to our website to tune in. Coverage starts at 11.50 on Monday 16 December for Light Blue fans, and 13.20 on Wednesday 18 December for the Dark Blues.

We will be live streaming both openweight races on both days, with a crack team of commentators and pundits led by Martin Cross and Camilla Hadland-Horrocks, and including special guests, features and exclusive interviews. To register for our free live stream, click the link below and then check back when coverage starts.

Race Times

Monday 16 December 2024 – Cambridge
Women 12.08; Men 13.18
Lightweight Women 12.23; Lightweight Men 12.38

Wednesday 18 December 2024 – Oxford
Women 13.38; Men 14.48
Lightweight Women 13.58; Lightweight Men 14.18

Monday 16 December, Cambridge
Wednesday 18 December, Oxford