UK rowing calendar 2026–27: the major heads and regattas
One readable list of the big events, with an honest flag on which dates are published and which are still expected.
By Civil Digital, the team building BoatLog · Last updated
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The season at a glance
Dates marked Published have been announced by the organiser or appear on the organiser's ticketing. Expected dates follow the event's usual pattern and have not been confirmed. Always check the organiser's own website before you enter, book travel or tow a trailer. Last checked 22 October 2026.
| Date | Event | Where | Status | Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (date to be announced) | Fours Head of the River | Tideway, Mortlake to Putney | Expected | Tideway Code |
| 5–6 Dec 2026 | British Rowing Indoor Championships | NEC, Birmingham | Published | Erg entries; no boats needed |
| March 2027 (date to be announced) | Women's Eights Head of the River Race | Tideway | Expected | Head race guide |
| Sat 20 Mar 2027 | Head of the River Race (men's eights) | Tideway, Mortlake to Putney | Expected | Trailer checklist |
| Sun 21 Mar 2027 | Vesta International Masters Head | Tideway | Expected | Usually the day after the Head of the River Race |
| Sun 11 Apr 2027 | The Boat Race (Oxford v Cambridge) | Putney to Mortlake | Published | Spectating; river closures on the day |
| Sat 1 May 2027 | Marlow Spring Regatta | Marlow | Published | Entering on BROE2 |
| Early May 2027 | BUCS Regatta | Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham | Expected | University crews |
| 28–30 May 2027 | National Schools' Regatta | Dorney Lake | Published | Junior squad checklist |
| Sat 12 Jun 2027 | Marlow Town Regatta | Marlow (on the river) | Published | Not the same event as Marlow Regatta at Dorney |
| June 2027 (date to be announced) | British Rowing Masters Championships | Holme Pierrepont in recent years | Expected | Race membership |
| June 2027 (date to be announced) | Marlow Regatta | Dorney Lake | Expected | Usually two weekends before Henley Royal Regatta |
| 18–20 Jun 2027 | Henley Women's Regatta | Henley-on-Thames | Published | Trailer checklist |
| 29 Jun – 4 Jul 2027 | Henley Royal Regatta | Henley-on-Thames | Published | Henley qualification |
| July 2027 (date to be announced) | Henley Masters Regatta | Henley-on-Thames | Expected | Usually the weekend after Henley Royal Regatta |
| July 2027 (date to be announced) | British Rowing Club Championships | Holme Pierrepont in recent years | Expected | Junior and club crews |
Where did the British Rowing Junior Championships go?
In recent years, junior events have been raced as part of the British Rowing Club Championships rather than as a separate Junior Championships. Check British Rowing's event dates page for the current format.
Heads and weather
Tideway heads are cancelled for strong stream or storms more often than people expect. Fours Head lost two recent editions. Plan for the possibility, and see our guide to rowing in floods and strong stream.
How BoatLog helps
Racing season puts pressure on the fleet. In BoatLog, captains can book boats for a regatta weekend so they're not taken out that week, and any damage from the trip is logged and fixed before the boat races again.
Questions
FAQ
When is Henley Royal Regatta 2027?
Henley Royal Regatta 2027 is published as Tuesday 29 June to Sunday 4 July 2027. Check the regatta's official website for tickets and entries.
When is the Boat Race 2027?
The Boat Race 2027 is on Sunday 11 April 2027. It marks the centenary of the first Women's Boat Race in 1927.
When is the National Schools' Regatta 2027?
The National Schools' Regatta is published for 28 to 30 May 2027 at Dorney Lake.
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