Overview

• The five-year deal runs from 2026 to 2030, taking in the women’s 100th edition in 2027 and the men’s 200th running in 2029.
• Television coverage shifts from the BBC starting in 2026, while radio rights remain with the BBC.
• Channel 4 signals a new editorial approach, aiming to spotlight the state‑school youth race and explore future para‑rowing.
• Event organizers welcome the partnership, noting independent research that puts race-day economic impact for London at £13–15m alongside strong 2025 attendance and viewing figures.
• The move aligns with Channel 4’s recent opportunistic rights strategy, following late pickups such as the Cricket World Cup final and Emma Raducanu’s US Open triumph.