River Schedule
2025 Schuylkill River event calendar — Kelly Drive closures and public access information.
2026 Schedule Coming Soon: The dates below reflect the 2025 season and are shown as a placeholder. The updated 2026 schedule will be published here when confirmed. Subscribe to the Google Calendar for the most current information.
Most regattas and races are free and open to the public. When Kelly Drive is closed, off-site parking is required for spectators. Subscribe to the Google Calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
| Date | Event | Host | Hours | Kelly Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Main Line Slide | Lower Merion Crew | TBD | — |
| February 15 | Center City Slam | Drexel Rowing | TBD | — |
| February 22 | Philadelphia Indoor Classic | Philadelphia City Rowing | TBD | — |
| March 8 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| March 22 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| March 30 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| April 5 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| April 6 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| April 13 | Flick-Horvat Regatta / College Match Races | Various | Starting 6:00 AM | Kelly Drive closed from 6:00 AM |
| May 3–4 | Philadelphia City Championships | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| May 15–17 | Stotesbury Cup Regatta World's largest scholastic rowing regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fri & Sat) | Kelly Drive closed Thursday 10:00 AM through Saturday evening |
| June 14 | Schuylkill Navy Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| July 4–6 | Independence Day Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| July 19 | Philadelphia Youth Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| October 24–26 | Head of the Schuylkill Regatta | Schuylkill Navy | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Kelly Drive closed during event hours |
| November 27 | Schuylkill Navy Run | Schuylkill Navy | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | — |
Kelly Drive Closures
Kelly Drive is closed to vehicle traffic during most major regattas to ensure safe access for crew trailers, athlete transport, and spectators. Closures typically begin at 6:00 AM on race days and lift by early evening.
When Kelly Drive is closed, spectators must park off-site and walk or bike to viewing areas along the river. Check individual event websites for specific parking and shuttle information.