A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes, affecting participants,[1] management, and supporters all to varying degrees.
The intensity of the rivalry can range anywhere from a light hearted banter to serious violence. A rivalry that gets out of control can lead to fighting, hooliganism, rioting and some instances with career-ending and even fatal consequences. In the "Football War", along with other factors, it was suggested to have been the tipping point in leading to military conflicts.
One of the first known sports rivalries occurred in the Roman Empire between the Blues and the Greens, and the minor teams of the Reds and Whites, each of which were chariot racing clubs competing at the Hippodrome in Constantinople. The rivalry took on political tones as well, coming close to deposing the Roman Emperor Justinian in 532 CE in a riot and the suppression of the riot killed tens of thousands of people.
Owners have been known to encourage rivalries as they tend to improve game attendance and television ratings for rivalry matches. Clubs can reduce fan aggression surrounding rivalry games by acknowledging rather than downplaying the conflict[2] because the rivalry is an integral part of fan identity.[3]
Games between two rivals that are based in areas of close geographical proximity are often known as a local derby, or simply just a derby (UK: /ˈdɑːrbi/ DAR-bee, US: /ˈdɜːrbi/ DUR-bee); a sporting event between two teams from the same town, city or region. The term is usually connected with association football[4] and the media and supporters will often refer to this fixture as "Derby Day".[5]
The term ‘Derby’ or local derby originated from a game of football between all saints and St Peter’s in the city of Derby. Due to the close proximity of the two churches and hence the football played, this is where the term ‘local derby’ or “derby” comes from. The term "derby" possibly originated from the Derby, a horse race in England, founded by the 12th Earl of Derby in 1780. The 19th Earl has since claimed the Derby name was originally only given to one other sporting event: fixtures between St Helens at one end of the family's Knowsley estate and Wigan at the other.[6]
The other theory as to the name's origin involves Shrovetide football, an early, unofficiated version of both association and rugby football. It was first played in the town of Derby prior to Medieval times. From as early as the 12th century it was known to have been played in Ashbourne. It was a chaotic and exuberant affair that involved the whole town, often resulting in fatalities. The goals were at Nuns Mill in the north and the Gallows Balk in the south of the town, and much of the action took place in the River Derwent or the Markeaton Brook. Nominally the players came from All Saints' and St Peter's parishes, but in practice the game was a free-for-all with as many as 1,000 players. A Frenchman who observed a match in 1829 wrote in horror, "if Englishmen call this play, it would be impossible to say what they call fighting". Shrovetide football is still an annual event in the town of Ashbourne.[7]
Since at least as early as 1840 'derby' has been used as a noun in English to denote any kind of sporting contest.[8] Other names for derbies include Clásicos in certain parts of the world and crosstown rivalries in the United States.
Rivalries do not always stem from the sharing of an area. Hostilities can occur for different reasons, such as in the case of El Clásico with tensions between fans with a background of political differences. Frequent meetings in important games between teams can also lead to unpleasantries.
International rivalries
editAssociation football
editAthletics
editIndividual
editTeam
edit1st party | 2nd party | Discipline(s) | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finland | Sweden | Multi-discipline | 1925–present | Finland-Sweden athletics international | |
Jamaica | United States | Sprinting | 1960s—present | [34][35][36][37] | |
Kenya | Ethiopia | Long-distance running | 1968–present | [22][38] |
Australian rules football
editBadminton
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Susi Susanti | Bang Soo-hyun | 1992–1996 | ||
Lee Chong Wei | Lin Dan | 2004–2020 | Lee–Lin rivalry | |
Indonesia | China | 1990s–present | ||
Anthony Sinisuka Ginting | Kento Momota | 2020s–present |
Bandy
editIn Swedish bandy, derby games are often played on Saint Stephen's Day.[39]
Baseball
editDominican Republic
editDominican Professional Baseball League
edit- Santo Domingo rivals: Leones del Escogido vs. Tigres del Licey[40][41]
Japan
editNippon Professional Baseball
editCentral League
edit- Yomiuri Giants vs. Hanshin Tigers on a game named "The Classic Series" (
伝統 の一 戦 in Japanese).[42] - Yomiuri Giants vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows on a game named "Tokyo Series".
Pacific League
editSouth Korea
editKBO League
edit- KIA Tigers vs. Samsung Lions on a game named "88 Expressway Series".
- Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins on a game named "Jamsil Series".
- Lotte Giants vs. NC Dinos on a game named "Nakdonggang Derby".
- Kiwoom Heroes vs. Doosan Bears or LG Twins on a game named "Seoul Series".
Taiwan
editChinese Professional Baseball League
edit- CTBC Brothers vs. Wei Chuan Dragons on a game named "Dragon-Elephant Derby" (
龍 象 大戰 in Chinese). - CTBC Brothers vs. Fubon Guardians on a game named "Bank holding Derby" (
金 控 大戰 in Chinese).
Mexico
editMexican Baseball League
edit- Diablos Rojos del México (Mexico City Red Devils) vs. Tigres de Quintana Roo (Tigers) on a game named "Civil War Derby" ("Guerra Civil" in Spanish).[43]
- Saraperos de Saltillo (Saltillo Sarapemaker's) vs. Vaqueros Laguna (Torreon Lagoon Cowboys) on a game named "Coahuila's Metropolitan Derby" ("Clásico metropolitano de Coahuila" in Spanish).[44]
- Pericos de Puebla (Puebla Parrots) vs. Rojos del Águila de Veracruz (Veracruz Red Eagles) on a game named "Center rivalry" ("Rivalidad del centro" in Spanish).[45]
- Diablos Rojos del México (Mexico City Red Devils) vs. Péricos de Puebla (Puebla Parrots) on a game named "Anahuac Derby" ("Clásico de Ánahuac" in Spanish).[46]
- Saraperos de Saltillo (Saltillo Sarapemaker's) vs. Sultanes de Monterrey (Monterrey Sultans) on a game named "North of Mexico Derby" ("Clásico del Norte" in Spanish).[47]
Mexican Pacific League
edit- Naranjeros de Hermosillo (Hermosillo Orange Growers) vs. Tomateros de Culiacán (Culiacan Tomato Growers) on a game named "Derby of the Pacific Coast" ("Clásico del Pacífico" in Spanish).[48]
- Charros de Jalisco (Jalisco Charros) vs. Venados de Mazatlán (Mazatlan Deers) on a game named "Rivalry of the west" ("Rivalidad de Occidente" in Spanish).[49]
United States/Canada
editMajor League Baseball
editMinor League Baseball
edit- Mercer Cup: Bluefield Blue Jays vs. Princeton Rays[50][51][52][53][54]
Venezuela
editVenezuelan Professional Baseball League
editBasketball
editArgentina
edit- Ferro Carril Oeste vs Atenas
- San Lorenzo vs Ferro Carril Oeste
- San Lorenzo vs Boca Juniors
- G.E.P.U. vs Atenas
- Clásico porteño: Obras vs Ferro Carril Oeste
- Argentinian derby: Peñarol vs Quilmes
- Córdoba Derby: Atenas vs Instituto
- San Nicolás derby: Belgrano vs Regatas
- Bahía Blanca derby: Estudiantes (BB) vs Olimpo
- Corrientes derby: Regatas Corrientes vs San Martín
- Santiago del Estero derby: Club Ciclista Olímpico vs Quimsa
- Sunchales derby: Libertad vs Unión de Sunchales
- Santa Fe derby: Colón vs Unión
- This is also a football rivalry.
- General Pico derby: Independiente vs Pico Football Club
- La Pampa derby: All Boys (SR) vs Estudiantes (SR)
- Paraná derby: Atlético Echagüe vs Juventud Sionista
- Firmat derby: Argentino (F) vs Firmat Foot Ball Club
- Junín derby: Argentino de Junín vs Club Ciclista Juninense
- Tres Arroyos derby: Huracán de Tres Arroyos vs Costa Sud
- Comodoro Rivadavia derby: Gimnasia (CR) vs Federación Deportiva
- Pergamino derby: Gimnasia (P) vs Argentino (P)
- Clásico de la Comarca: Deportivo Viedma vs Atenas de Patagones
- Clásico Uruguayense: Tomás de Rocamora vs Parque Sur
Australia
edit- The Derby of Distance: Perth Wildcats vs New Zealand Breakers[55][56]
- Although this rivalry is actually an international rivalry, it plays out within the Australia-based National Basketball League. The Breakers have been an NBL member from the league's formation.
- Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings
Croatia
editChina
edit- Northeastern Derby: Liaoning Flying Leopards vs Jilin Northeast Tigers
- Beijing Derby: Beijing Ducks vs Beijing Royal Fighters
- Chinese Classic: Beijing Ducks vs Guangdong Southern Tigers
- Derby of Champions: Liaoning Flying Leopards vs Guangdong Southern Tigers
- Battle of the Dynasties: Bayi Rockets vs Guangdong Southern Tigers
- Guangdong Derby: Shenzhen Leopards vs Guangdong Southern Tigers
- Xinjiang Flying Tigers vs Guangdong Southern Tigers
Guangdong has 11 CBA league titles, more than any other team in history, so it is very evident that they would have a lot of rivalries within the CBA.
France
edit- Le Classique: Pau-Orthez vs Limoges[59]
- Greater Paris Derby: Nanterre vs Metropolitans 92[60][61]
- Alsace-Lorraine Derby: Nancy vs Strasbourg[62][63]
Germany
edit- German Classic: Alba Berlin vs Bayern Munich vs Brose Bamberg
Greece
edit- Derby of the eternal enemies: Panathinaikos vs. Olympiacos
- Derby of Northern Greece: Aris vs. PAOK
Hong Kong
editThese are active Hong Kong A1 rivalries:
- Derby of Classics: South China vs. Winling
- South-East Clash: Eastern vs. South China
- Winling-Eastern Rivalry: Winling vs. Eastern
These are high school sports rivalries, but are primarily contested in basketball:
Israel
edit- Tel Aviv derby: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv[64]
- Derby of Israel: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Jerusalem
- Tel Aviv vs. Haifa: Maccabi Tel Aviv or Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Maccabi Haifa or Hapoel Haifa
Italy
edit- Bologna Derby: Fortitudo Bologna vs Virtus Bologna[65][66]
- Lombardy Derby: Olimpia Milano vs Varese vs Cantù[67][68][69]
- Veneto Derby: Treviso vs Reyer Venezia[70]
- Rome Derby: Virtus Roma vs Stella Azzurra Roma[71]
- Piedmont Derby: Auxilium Torino vs Biella vs Junior Casale[72]
- Via Emilia Derby: Reggiana vs Fortitudo Bologna or Virtus Bologna[73]
Japan
edit- Tohoku Derby (basketball): Akita Northern Happinets vs Sendai 89ers[74]
Korea Republic
edit- S-Derby: Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Seoul SK Knights
- Daegu Derby: Daegu KOGAS Pegasus vs Goyang Orion Orions
Lebanon
editLithuania
editNorth Macedonia
edit- Skopje basketball derby: Rabotnički vs. MZT Skopje[78]
Philippines
editThese are active Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rivalries:
- SMC–MVP rivalry: Teams under the San Miguel Corporation vs. Teams under the Manny V. Pangilinan Group
- Manila Clasico: Magnolia vs. Barangay Ginebra[79]
- Sibling Rivalry: San Miguel vs. Barangay Ginebra
- Barangay Ginebra vs Meralco (Ginebra–Meralco rivalry)[80]
- TNT vs Barangay Ginebra
- Magnolia vs. Rain or Shine
These are the historical rivalries in the PBA:
These are active Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League rivalries:
- Bacoor vs. Imus
- Nueva Ecija vs. San Juan
- San Juan vs. Davao Occidental
- Caloocan vs. Valenzuela
- Pampanga vs. Zamboanga
- Bataan vs. Laguna
These are college sports rivalries, but are primarily contested in basketball:
- Ateneo vs. La Salle (The Ateneo–La Salle rivalry)[82]
- San Beda vs. Letran (The San Beda–Letran rivalry)[83]
- La Salle vs. UST (The La Salle–UST rivalry)
- The Battle of Intramuros: Letran vs. Mapua
- The Battle of the East/Morayta: FEU vs. UE
- San Beda vs. San Sebastian (The San Beda–San Sebastian rivalry)
- The Battle of Katipunan: Ateneo vs. UP
- Letran vs. San Sebastian (The Letran–San Sebastian rivalry)
- UC vs. UV[84]
Poland
editRussia
edit- Moscow derby: Khimki vs CSKA Moscow[85]
- Moscow region derby: Khimki Moscow vs. Triumph Lyubertsy[86]
- Volga derby: BC Nizhny Novgorod vs. BC Krasny Oktyabr[87]
Slovenia
editSerbia
editSpain
edit- El Clásico: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
- Basque derby: Baskonia vs. Bilbao,[88] can also include GBC
- Canary Islands derby: Canarias vs Gran Canaria
- Madrid derby: Real Madrid vs Estudiantes
- Catalan derby: Joventut vs Barcelona
- Andalusian derby: Málaga vs Real Betis
- Galician derby: Obradoiro vs Breogán, can also include Ourense or Coruña
Taiwan
edit- New Taipei Series (Xinzhuang Derby): New Taipei CTBC DEA vs New Taipei Kings
Turkey
edit- Istanbul Derby: Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe, can also include Darüşşafaka, Anadolu Efes, Istanbul BB and Beşiktaş
- Ankara Derby: Türk Telekom vs TED Ankara Kolejliler
United Kingdom
editUnited States and Canada
editNational Basketball Association
editIndividuals
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bill Russell | Wilt Chamberlain | 1959–1969 | Celtics–Lakers rivalry | [89] |
Magic Johnson | Larry Bird | 1979–1991 | Celtics–Lakers rivalry | [89] |
Michael Jordan | Bill Laimbeer | 1988–1991 | Bulls–Pistons rivalry | [90][91] |
Kobe Bryant | Shaquille O'Neal | 1996-2011 | Shaq–Kobe feud | |
Kobe Bryant | Tim Duncan | 1999–2016 | Lakers–Spurs rivalry | |
LeBron James | Kevin Durant | 2012–Present | Cavaliers–Warriors rivalry Lakers-Suns rivalry |
|
LeBron James | Stephen Curry | 2015–Present | Cavaliers–Warriors rivalry Lakers–Warriors rivalry |
[92] |
Bobsleigh
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Switzerland | East Germany | 1976–1990 | — | [93] |
Kaillie Humphries | Elana Meyers | 2013–present | — | [94][95] |
Bodybuilding
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Arnold Schwarzenegger | Sergio Oliva | — | [96] | |
Lenda Murray | Iris Kyle | 2002 Ms. Olympia 2003 Ms. Olympia 2004 Ms. Olympia |
[97] |
Boxing
editIndividual
editTeam
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mexico | Puerto Rico | 1930s–2010s | Puerto Rican-Mexican boxing rivalry |
Chess
editCollege sport
editCricket
editInternational
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article(s) | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | England | 1877–present | The Ashes |
[104] |
Australia | India | 1996–present | Border-Gavaskar Trophy | |
Australia | New Zealand | 1946–present | Chappell–Hadlee Trophy Trans-Tasman Trophy |
[105] |
Australia | West Indies | 1960–present | Frank Worrell Trophy | |
Bangladesh | India | 2007–present | ||
Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | 1986–present | Bangladesh–Sri Lanka cricket rivalry | |
England | India | 1951–present | Anthony De Mello Trophy Pataudi Trophy |
|
India | Pakistan | 1957–present | India-Pakistan cricket rivalry |
|
Nepal | United Arab Emirates | 2000–Present | Associate rivalry[according to whom?] |
Domestic
editCue sports
edit1st party | 2nd party | Discipline | Timespan | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Willie Mosconi | Rudolph Wanderone Jr. | Pool | [119][120][121] | |
Ray Reardon | John Spencer | Snooker | 1969–1988 | [122] |
Alex Higgins | 1972–1986 | |||
Cliff Thorburn | 1973–1989 | |||
Steve Davis | 1979–1989 | |||
Jimmy White | 1981–2007 | |||
Stephen Hendry | 1987–2009 | |||
Stephen Hendry | Jimmy White | 1986–2010 | ||
Ronnie O'Sullivan | 1993–2011 | |||
John Higgins | 1995–2012 | |||
Ronnie O'Sullivan | 1994–present | |||
Mark Selby | 2002–present | |||
Ding Junhui | 2005–present |
Curling
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Howard | Kevin Martin | — | [123] | |
Jennifer Jones | Kelly Scott | — | [124] |
Cycling
editDarts
edit1st party (Years active) |
2nd party (Years active) |
Timespan | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Jocky Wilson (1978–1996) | Eric Bristow (1976–2007) | 1980–1989 | [89] |
John Lowe (1976–2007) | Eric Bristow (1976–2007) | 1978–1993 | |
Phil Taylor (1986–2018) | Raymond van Barneveld (1987–2019) | 2006–2018 | [23][165][166][167] |
Gerwyn Price (2014–present ) | Gary Anderson (2001–present) | 2018–present | [168][169][170] |
Luke Littler (2023–present ) | Luke Humphries (2011–present) | 2024–present |
Diving
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Qiu Bo | Tom Daley | [171] |
Esports
edit1st party | 2nd party | Discipline | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team SoloMid | Cloud9 | League of Legends | 2013–2023 | [172] | |
Alliance | Natus Vincere | Dota 2 | 2013–2016 | [173][174] | |
FaZe Clan | OpTic Gaming | Call of Duty, Counter-Strike | 2013–present | [175][176] | |
T1[a] | Royal Never Give Up[b] | League of Legends | 2013–present | ||
Edward Gaming | T1 | League of Legends | 2015–present | ||
Gen.G[c] | T1 | League of Legends | 2014–present | [177][178] | |
SK Gaming | Virtus.pro | Counter-Strike | 2015–2018 | [179][180] | |
KT Rolster | T1 | StarCraft: Brood War, League of Legends | 2004–present | The Telecom Wars | [181] |
G2 Esports | Fnatic | League of Legends | 2016–present | [182] |
Field hockey
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
India | Pakistan | 1947–present | India–Pakistan field hockey rivalry | [183] |
Figure skating
editGolf
editGridiron football
editIndividual
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jerry Rice | Deion Sanders | 1989–1996 | — | [210] |
Tom Brady | Peyton Manning | 2000–2016 | Brady–Manning rivalry | |
Eli Manning | Peyton Manning | 2006–2013 | Manning Bowl |
Mexico
editONEFA/CONADEIP (National College Association of American Football/National College Sports Commission of Private Institutions)[211]
- Clásico Estudiantil (Student Derby): Pumas Dorados de la UNAM vs Águilas Blancas del IPN[212]
- Clásico Estudiantil Regiomontano (Monterrey's Student Derby): Borregos Salvajes ITESM vs Auténticos Tigres[213]
United States
editCanada
edit- Panda Game: University of Ottawa Gee-Gees versus Carleton University Ravens
- Shrum Bowl : University of British Columbia Thunderbirds versus Simon Fraser University Clan
1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Toronto Argonauts | 1873–present | Harold Ballard Trophy | [214][215] |
Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Montreal Alouettes/Concordes | 1982–present | Classique | [216][217] |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Saskatchewan Roughriders | 1936–present | Banjo Bowl | [218] |
Edmonton Elks | Calgary Stampeders | 1949–present | Battle of Alberta | [219] |
Gymnastics
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Source |
---|---|---|---|
United States | People's Republic of China | — | [220] |
Japan | People's Republic of China | –present | [221] |
Russia | Romania | –present |
Handball
editAustria
edit- Bregenz derby: Bregenz Handball vs. Alpla HC Hard[222]
Belarus
edit- Minsk derbies: Dinamo Minsk vs. SKA Minsk vs. Arkatron Minsk
Belgium
edit- Liège derbies:
- ROC Flémalle vs. Union Beynoise
- ROC Flémalle vs. Jeunesse Jemeppe (previously vs. Progrès HC Seraing).
- Union Beynoise vs. HC Herstal.
- JS Herstal vs. HC Herstal.
- Union Beynoise vs. HC Visé BM.
- Germanophone derby : HC Eynatten-Raeren vs. KTSV Eupen 1889
- Limburg derbies: HB Sint-Truiden vs. Initia HC Hasselt vs. United HC Tongeren vs. Achilles Bocholt vs. Sporting Neerpelt-Lommel vs. Kreasa HB Houthalen vs. DHC Meeuwen.
- Antwerp derbies: KV Sasja HC Hoboken vs. Olse Merksem HC vs. DHW Antwerpen vs. HV Uilenspiegel Wilrijk.
- Hainuyé derby: EHC Tournai vs. Entente du Centre CLH
- Flanders derby: HC DB Gent vs. HKW Waasmunster
- Brussels derby: HC Kraainem vs. United Brussels HC
- Charleroi derby: SHC Mont-sur-Marchienne vs. HBC Charleroi-Ransart
Croatia
edit- Zagreb derbies:
Denmark
edit- Copenhagen derbies: FC Copenhagen vs. AG København vs. KIF Kolding Copenhagen vs. Ajax Copenhagen
France
edit- Val-de-Marne derby: US Créteil vs. US Ivry[223]
- Languedoc derby: Montpellier HB vs. USAM Nîmes[224]
Germany
edit- Central Hesse derby: TV Hüttenberg vs. HSG Wetzlar[225]
- Ostderby: SC Magdeburg vs. Füchse Berlin[226][227]
- Schleswig-Holstein derbies:
Israel
editHungary
editNorth Macedonia
edit- Skopje derby: RK Metalurg Skopje vs. Vardar[235]
Poland
editLomza Vive Kielce vs. Orlen Wisla Plock
Portugal
edit- Derby de Lisboa: Sporting CP vs. Benfica
Romania
editRussia
edit- Moscow : CSKA Moscow vs. MAI Moscow
Serbia
editSlovenia
edit- Styrian derby: RK Maribor Branik vs. RK Celje Pivovarna Laško or RK Trimo Trebnje vs. RK Jeruzalem Ormož
Spain
edit- Catalan derby: Barcelona vs. Granollers[236]
Sweden
edit- Gothenburg region derby: Redbergslid vs. Sävehof[237][238][239]
- Ystad derby: IFK Ystad vs. Ystads IF[240]
Ukraine
editHorse racing
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Seabiscuit | War Admiral | 1938 | [242] |
Affirmed | Alydar | 1978–1979 | [243] |
Sunday Silence | Easy Goer | 1989 | [244] |
Hurricane Fly | Jezki | 2014 | [245] |
Ice hockey
editMultinational
editNorth America
editJunior
edit- Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
- Calgary Hitmen vs. Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
- Cape Breton Eagles vs. Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
- Everett Silvertips vs. Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
- Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
- Guelph Storm vs. Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
- Kamloops Blazers vs. Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
- Kelowna Rockets vs. Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
- Kitchener Rangers vs. London Knights (OHL)
- Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
- London Knights vs. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
- Moncton Wildcats vs. Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
- Moose Jaw Warriors vs. Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
- Niagara IceDogs vs. Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
- Niagara IceDogs vs. Oshawa Generals (OHL)
- Niagara IceDogs vs. Barrie Colts (OHL)
- Niagara IceDogs vs. North Bay Battalion (OHL)
- Niagara IceDogs vs. Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
- Oshawa Generals vs. Peterborough Petes (OHL)
- Prince Albert Raiders vs. Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
- Regina Pats vs. Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
- Quebec Remparts vs. Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
- Sarnia Sting vs. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
- Saskatoon Blades vs. Regina Pats (WHL)
- Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds vs. Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
- Tri-City Americans vs. Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
- Vancouver Giants vs. Victoria Royals (WHL)
- Sarnia Sting vs London Knights (OHL)
College
edit- Air Force vs. Army
- Alaska vs. Alaska–Anchorage
- Battle for Pikes Peak: Air Force vs. Colorado College
- Battle for the Gold Pan: Colorado College vs. Denver
- Battle of Whitney Avenue: Quinnipiac vs. Yale
- BU-Maine Rivalry: Boston University vs. Maine
- Border Battle: Maine vs. New Hampshire
- Clarkson vs. St. Lawrence
- Cornell–Harvard rivalry: Cornell vs. Harvard
- Dartmouth–New Hampshire rivalry: Dartmouth vs. New Hampshire
- Green Line Rivalry: Boston College vs. Boston University
- Harvard–Yale rivalry: Harvard vs. Yale
- Holy War on Ice: Boston College vs. Notre Dame
- Michigan vs. Michigan State
- Michigan vs. Notre Dame
- Michigan vs. Ohio State
- Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan
- Minnesota vs. Wisconsin
- RPI vs. Union
Europe
editAustria
edit- Carinthian Derby: Klagenfurter AC vs. Villacher SV
Czech Republic
edit- Prague derby: Slavia Prague vs. Sparta Prague
- LHK Jestřábi Prostějov vs. AZ Havířov[249]
- LHK Jestřábi Prostějov vs. Zubr Přerov
- LHK Jestřábi Prostějov vs. Draci Šumperk
- HC Olomouc vs. LHK Jestřábi Prostějov
- HC Pardubice vs. HC Hradec Králové[250]
- HC Poruba vs. Zubr Přerov[251]
- HC Vítkovice vs. Oceláři Třinec
- Sparta Prague vs. Rytíři Kladno
- VHK Vsetín vs. Berani Zlín
Finland
edit- Satakunnan derby: Ässät Pori vs. Lukko Rauma[252][253]
- Stadin derby: HIFK Helsinki vs. Helsinki Jokerit[254]
- Tampereen derby: Tampere Ilves vs. Tampere Tappara[255][256]
- Savon derby: KalPa vs. Jukurit
- Kasitien derby: Ässät vs. Sport
- Länsirannikon derby: HC TPS vs. Lukko
- Järvi-Suomen derby: KalPa vs. JYP
France
edit- Gothiques d'Amiens vs. Dragons de Rouen[257]
- Brûleurs de Loups vs. Ours de Villard-de-Lans[258]
- Diables Rouges de Briançon vs. Rapaces de Gap[259][260]
Germany
edit- Düsseldorfer EG vs. Kölner Haie vs. Krefeld Pinguine
- Löwen Frankfurt vs. Kassel Huskies[261]
- ERC Ingolstadt vs. Augsburger Panther
Italy
edit- Hockey Club Torino vs. Hockey Club Valpellice
Norway
edit- Vålerenga vs. Stavanger Oilers[262]
- Østfold-derby: Stjernen vs. Sparta Warriors[263][264]
- Mjøs-derby: Storhamar vs. Lillehammer IK[265]
- Oslo-derby: Vålerenga vs. Furuset[266]
- Klassikern: Vålerenga vs. Storhamar[267][268]
Poland
editRomania
editSlovakia
editSweden
edit- Stockholm derby – AIK vs. Hammarby IF vs. Djurgårdens IF[272]
- Western derby – Färjestad vs. Frölunda[273]
- Daladerby: Leksands IF vs. Mora IK[274][275]
- Southwest derby: Rögle BK vs. Malmö Redhawks[276]
- Västerbotten derby: IF Björklöven vs. Skellefteå AIK[277][278]
- Timrå IK vs. IF Sundsvall[279][280]
- Västernorrland derby: Timrå IK vs. Modo Hockey[281]
Switzerland
edit- Derby of Switzerland – HC Davos vs. EHC Kloten[282]
- Ticino derby: HC Lugano vs. HC Ambri-Piotta[283][284]
- Zähringen derby: HC Fribourg-Gottéron vs. SC Bern[285]
- Zuricher derby: Kloten Flyers vs. ZSC Lions[286][287]
- Berner derby : SC Bern vs. EHC Biel[288][289]
- Gotthard derby: EV Zug vs. HC Ambri-Piotta[290][291]
- Zürisee derby: ZSC Lions vs. Rapperswil-Jona Lakers[292][293]
- Romandy derby: HC Fribourg-Gottéron vs. Servette Geneva[294][295]
- Bündner derby: EHC Arosa vs. EHC Chur vs. HC Davos[296][297]
- Lemanic derby: Servette Geneva vs. Lausanne HC[298][299]
- Valais derby: HC Sierre-Anniviers vs. EHC Visp[300]
United Kingdom
editInternational
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article(s) | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Canada | Russia Soviet Union |
1954, but especially after 1972, to present | Summit Series 2008 IIHF World Championship final |
[301] |
Canada men | USA men | 1920–present | Canada–United States rivalry | [302] |
Canada women | USA women | 1990–present | Canada–United States women's rivalry | [303] |
Canada U20 | USA U20 | 1973–present | Canada–United States junior rivalry | [304] |
Czechoslovakia | Soviet Union | 1954, but especially after 1968, to 1993 | 1954 World Ice Hockey Championships | [305] |
Czech Republic | Russia | 1993–present | 1998 Winter Olympics gold medal game 2010 IIHF World Championship final |
[305] |
Czech Republic | Slovakia | 1994–present | Czech Republic–Slovakia rivalry | |
Finland | Sweden | 1932–present | — | [306][307] |
Individual
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article(s) | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sidney Crosby | Alexander Ovechkin | 2005–present | Capitals–Penguins rivalry | [308][309] |
Lacrosse
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cornell | Princeton | 1922–present | Cornell–Princeton lacrosse rivalry | [310] |
Johns Hopkins | Loyola (MD) | 1939–present | Johns Hopkins–Loyola lacrosse rivalry | [311][312][313] |
Johns Hopkins | Maryland | 1895–present | Johns Hopkins–Maryland lacrosse rivalry | [314] |
Luge
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Markus Prock | Georg Hackl | 1988–2002 | – | [315] |
Tatjana Hüfner | Natalie Geisenberger | 2008–2019 | – | [316] |
Other martial arts
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dave Leduc | Tun Tun Min | 2016–2018 | Dave Leduc vs. Tun Tun Min III | [328] |
1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kim Jae-Bum | Ole Bischof | 2008–present | [13] | |
Anton Geesink | Akio Kaminaga | 1964 | [13] |
1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Takanohana Kōji | Akebono Tarō | 1990–2000 | [329] |
Motorsport
editManufacturers, cars, teams
editDrivers and riders
editMountaineering and rock climbing
editRoyal Robbins | Warren Harding | 1956-1971 | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Destivelle | Lynn Hill | 1985–1990 | [419] |
Netball
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Australian Netball Diamonds | New Zealand Silver Ferns | 1963–, especially 1996–present | [420] |
Rugby league
editAustralia
editNational Rugby League
editState of Origin
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Queensland Maroons | New South Wales Blues | First Rivalry Era 1908 to 1979, Modern Rivalry Era 1980 to present | [432] |
United Kingdom
editInternational Rugby League
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | New Zealand | 1908 to present | Australia vs New Zealand in rugby league | [433] |
Australia | Great Britain / England | 1907 to present | Australia–England rugby league rivalry | [434] |
New Zealand | Great Britain / England | 1908 to present | [435] |
Individual
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mark Carroll | Paul Harragon | — | ||
Brad Fittler | Andrew Johns | — | ||
Andrew Johns | Brett Kimmorley | — | ||
Wendell Sailor | Adam MacDougall | — | ||
Benji Marshall | Johnathan Thurston | — | ||
Paul Gallen | Nate Myles | — | [436] | |
Sam Burgess | James Graham | — | [436] |
Rugby union
editClub Rugby Union
editAustralia
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Derby name | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Queensland Reds | New South Wales Waratahs | 1882–present | East Coast Derby |
Argentina
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Derby name | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
CASI | SIC | 1935–present | El clasico de San Isidro |
Costa Rica
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Derby name | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stag San José | Universitarios Rugby Club | 1980s–present | Superclasico | |
Universitarios Rugby Club | Liceo CR Waikalas | 2000s–present | Student Derby |
France
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Derby name | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Racing 92 | Stade Français | 1892–present [citation needed] | Paris derby | [437] |
Stade Français | Stade Toulousain | 1903–present [citation needed] | French Derby or Le derby des Stades | [438] |
Bayonne | Biarritz | 1908–present [citation needed] | Basque derby | [439] |
Brive | Clermont | 1927–present [citation needed] | Massif Central derby | [440] |
Perpignan | Béziers | Derby du Languedoc-Roussillon | [441] |
Ireland
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Article | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Leinster | Munster | 1875–present | History of rugby union matches between Leinster and Munster | |
University College Dublin | Trinity College Dublin (DUFC) | 1919–present | The Colours Match | [442] |
Italy
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Derby name | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Benetton | Zebre | 2012–present | Italian derby | [443] |
Rovigo | Petrarca | 1948 –present | Derby of Italy | [444] |
Spain
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Derby name | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
VRAC | Rugby El Salvador | 1988–present | Derbi vallisoletano |
New Zealand
edit1st party | 2nd party | Timespan | Derby name | Source | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blues | Crusaders | 1996–present | El Clasico of New Zealand Rugby | ||
Blues | Chiefs | 1996–present | Battle of the Bombays | ||
Blues | Hurricanes | 1996–present | |||
Crusaders | Highlanders | 1996–present | Southern Derby | ||
Hurricanes | Crusaders | 1996–present | |||
Auckland | Canterbury | ||||
Auckland | North Harbour | Battle of the Bridge | |||
Auckland | Counties Manukau | Battle of the Bombays Part two | |||
Auckland | Waikato | Battle of the Bombays | |||
Canterbury | Tasman | Crusaders Derby | |||
Canterbury | Otago | ||||
Otago | Southland | Southern Derby |
Poland
editUnited Kingdom
editInternational Rugby Union
edit1st party | 2n |
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