Champions Boat League to begin on Sep 19, span three months

The Champions Boat League (CBL) is all set to launch its fifth season on September 19, 2025, kicking off a thrilling three-month journey across Kerala’s scenic backwaters. Organized by Kerala Tourism, this professional snake boat racing league blends tradition, sport, and spectacle.

Key Highlights of CBL 2025
- Total Races: 14 races across 14 venues
- Opening Race: Pampa River, Kainakary (Alappuzha) – September 19
- Grand Finale: Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam – *December 6*, coinciding with the President’s Trophy

Race Venues & Dates
Sep 19: Kainakary (Pampa River) - Alappuzha
Sep 21: Dharmadom - Kannur
Sep 27: Thazhathangadi (Meenachil) - Kottayam
Oct 2: Cheruvathur - Kasaragod
Oct 4: Piravom (Muvattupuzha River) - Ernakulam
Oct 11: Marine Drive - Ernakulam
Oct 19: Beypore - Kozhikode
Oct 25: Kottappuram - Thrissur
Nov 1: Pulinkunnu - Alappuzha
Nov 8: Karuvatta - Alappuzha
Nov 15: Pandanad - Alappuzha
Nov 22: Kayamkulam - Alappuzha
Nov 29: Kallada - Kollam
Dec 6: Ashtamudi Lake - Kollam

Defending Champions
- Pallathuruthy Boat Club (PBC): Reigning champions, having clinched the title four times in a row

What’s New This Year
- Expanded Reach: Includes venues in Malabar and Central Kerala
- Faster Turnaround: Scheduled right after the Nehru Trophy and Onam, giving teams continuous racing opportunities
- Team Selection: Based on top finishers in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race, though some are under review due to alleged rule violations