CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Harvard men's heavyweight rowing team is set to compete in the 158th annual Harvard–Yale Regatta on Friday and Saturday, June 6–7.
The regatta kicks off on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. ET with the combination race, featuring the fourth varsity eight. The marquee races—first, second, and third varsity eights—will take place on Saturday beginning at 5:15 p.m. ET.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ and through international streaming platforms.
What to Know
- Eastern Sprints Success:
Harvard delivered a strong showing at the 2025 Eastern Sprints Regatta, placing:
• 2nd in the First Varsity Eight (1V)
• 2nd in the Second Varsity Eight (2V)
• 1st in the Third Varsity Eight (3V)
• 2nd in the Varsity Four (V4)
- Series History vs. Yale:
• Harvard leads the all-time series, 96–60
• The Crimson snapped a winless streak dating back to 2014 with a victory in last year's regatta
- Varsity Boat Dominance:
• Second Varsity Eight: Harvard leads the series 77–43
• Third Varsity/Freshman Eight: Harvard leads 76–42
- Coaching & Leadership:
• Head Coach Charley Butt enters his 40th year at Harvard, 12th as Head Coach of the heavyweights
• Assistant Coaches: Tom Siddall and Patrick Lapage '12
• Team Captain: Senior Liam Downing
Race Schedule
Friday, June 6
• 6:00 p.m. ET – Combination Race (Fourth Varsity Eight)
Saturday, June 7
• 5:15 p.m. ET – Third Varsity Eight
• 6:00 p.m. ET – Second Varsity Eight
• 7:00 p.m. ET – First Varsity Eight
