Oklahoma Regatta Festival
See You at RIVERSPORT in OKC!
Join us for a weekend of racing at the 2026 Oklahoma Regatta Festival, October 2-4. You’ll find great viewing anywhere in the Boathouse District!
The three-day event features the Oklahoma City University Head of the Oklahoma Regatta, RIVERSPORT Rowing and Dragon Boat League Championships, OG&E NightSprints racing, great food and family fun. Join us at the Finish Line Tower to cheer your teams on to victory – and join us in “lighting up the night” with spangles, lighted costumes, and glow sticks!
Admission to RIVERSPORT festivals and race events is free; parking is $10, free for members.
Three Days of Racing on the Oklahoma River!
Racer Schedules: Visit Regatta Central
- Friday OG&E Night Sprints SCHEDULE
- Final Saturday SCHEDULE (Coming SOON)
- Final Sunday Schedule (Coming SOON)
Live Streams
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VIP Viewing
DEVON TOWER: Friday, October 2nd 6-10 PM
Thank you sponsors and community partners for your support! Join us for light bites, pay with your card bar (Two drink tickets included with each ticket), and indoor viewing FRIDAY evening, October 2nd!
QUESTIONS: Email [email protected]
Prime Viewing
DEVON TOWER: Saturday, October 3rd | $10 Per Person
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Escape the cold(er) weather and overcast + enjoy indoor viewing of the races along with restrooms when you purchase PRIME Viewing.
QUESTIONS: Email [email protected]
Athlete Info.
- View the 2025 Race Results: https://crewtimer.com/regatta/r1507
- OCU Head of the Oklahoma-Coach & Athlete Information
- Race Schedules and Results
Oklahoma Regatta Festival
The History of RIVERSPORT’s RACE:
Established in 2004, the Oklahoma Regatta Festival takes place annually during the first or second weekend in October in the Boathouse District, downtown on the Oklahoma River. The three-day celebration of rowing, kayaking, dragon boating, whitewater rafting and family fun includes the Oklahoma City University Head of the Oklahoma race, OG&E NightSprints, and a family festival featuring food trucks, a front row seat for all the racing!
The annual OCU Head of the Oklahoma includes 2.5 mile (4k) head racing during the day featuring teams from across the country competing in collegiate, masters, and junior rowing as well as kayak and dragon boat racing.
The 500-meter OG&E NightSprints are held on the river after the sun goesdown, creating an electrifying atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike.
Each year the Oklahoma Regatta Festival features special community activities and exhibitions. In 2019, the Outdoor Foundation announced the presentation of a grant at the event followed by the OKC Thrive Outside Expo on Saturday. Local & national organizations showcased hands-on experiences for families to learn about outdoor opportunities.
Friday, October 2
Saturday, Oct 4 •6 to 10p
OG&E NightSprints
RIVERSPORT Rowing and Dragon Boat League Championships
Get ready for the OG&E NightSprints at the Oklahoma Regatta Festival! Watch racing on the water, then put your own rowing skills to the test to power light-up towers during the OG&E Watt Challenge. Stop by the OG&E ThunderBolt for some basketball-inspired fun and learn about ways to save energy.
Saturday, October 3
Saturday, Oct 3 • 8a to 9p
OCU Head of the Oklahoma • 8a to 4p
OG&E NightSprints • 7 to 9p
PRIME Viewing is available for those who would prefer to stay indoors! Visit the DEVON Boathouse and pay $10 each to watch the races from inside.
Sunday, October 4
Sunday, Oct 4 • 8a to 12p
OCU Head of the Oklahoma
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Oklahoma Regatta Festival and supporting the RIVERSPORT Foundation? Please email CC Phenix at [email protected] for more information!
About the event
