The first men's race took place in 1829 and it has become one of the world's most famous amateur sporting events.
The women's race started in 1927. It has been run on the same day and course as the men since 2015.
Cambridge won the double last year,with the women recording a sixth successive win.
Cambridge lead the men's series 86-81, with one recorded dead heat, and have a 47-30 advantage in the women's series.
Oxford Men
Cambridge Men
Oxford Women
Cambridge Women
The Boat Race will be broadcast live on BBC One.
It will be live streamed on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC website.
BBC's coverage gets underway from 2pm, with Clare Balding hosting.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Boat Race live blog. The annual competition is nearly upon us with the women's race kicks off at 2.46pm.
Last year, Cambridge extended their lead to 86:81 over University rivals Oxford after holding off a late charge.
It was a double for Cambridge last year as they also triumphed in the men's race.