I don’t have real-time access right now, but here’s the latest I can confirm from public NSR updates.
The 2026 National Schools’ Regatta was scheduled for Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May 2026 at Dorney Lake, with an ongoing emphasis on marquee bookings, Regatta Village, and related exhibitor opportunities. This aligns with NSR communications in February 2026 announcing the event window and continued hospitality/partner elements at Dorney Lake.[2][4]
NSR’s February 2026 update indicated Dorney Lake as the host and confirmed over 60 marquee bookings by mid-February, with ongoing opportunities for Regatta Village and the University Zone, suggesting a multi-day festival atmosphere around the racing program.[2]
The NSR site also notes a longstanding partnership with Eton College and an intent to keep NSR at the forefront of world junior rowing events, with May 2026 dates reiterated on the official home page.[4]
For context, NSR 2025 experienced cancellations due to weather on the final day, and the organizers publicly confirmed the 2026 dates to welcome back competitors, signaling a return to normal scheduling after the 2025 disruption.[5]
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