Every year, the great backwaters of Kerala bear witness to one of the most incredible sights - the Champions Boat League. It's truly a visual treat to watch the magnificent snake boats (Chundan Vallom) course through the emerald backwaters creating an aura of zest and zeal.  The water carnival was launched by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar in 2019. Winners of this prestigious event will receive cash awards for each of the top three positions.

The main objective of this annual sporting event is to make Kerala popular among travellers across the world and to aggrandize Kerala's traditional festivals. Come, soak in the thrill and enthusiasm of this glorious water carnival.

Champions Boat League 2024
The Champions Boat League (CBL-4), organized by Kerala Tourism, commenced on November 16, 2024 at Thazhathangadi along the Meenachil River in Kottayam. This six-week-long celebration of Kerala’s iconic snake boat races will culminate on December 21 in Kollam, coinciding with the prestigious President's Trophy Boat Race.

Nine teams are competing in this year’s league, with races held across six picturesque venues, including Kainakari (November 23), Pandanad-Chengannur (November 30), Karuvatta (December 7) and Kayamkulam (December 14), before the grand finale in Kollam. The league offers a prize pool of ₹3.2 crores, with ₹5 lakhs, ₹3 lakhs, and ₹1 lakh awarded to teams that reach the first, the second, and third place respectively in individual races. The overall champion will receive ₹25 lakhs, while the first runner-up and the second runner-up teams will earn ₹15 lakhs and ₹10 lakhs respectively.