A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes, affecting participants, management, and supporters all to varying degrees. One of the first known sports rivalries occurred in the

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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

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. The rivalry took on political tones as well, coming close to deposing the Roman Emperor

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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 because the rivalry is an integral part of fan identity. 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 ( , ); a sporting event between two teams from the same town, city or region. In modern usage the term is usually connected with

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and the media and supporters will often refer to this fixture as "Derby Day". However, and unsurprisingly, the first recorded use of the term was to refer to major provincial horse races from a time when the Epsom

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, was not only England’s major sporting event but also a huge social occasion. For example, the Western Times, 2 June 1860, refers to a race meeting at Haldon, Exeter, as their "local Derby Day." The Hull Packet, 31 May 1861, calls the Beverley, Hull and East Riding Races "our local Derby." It would appear that the term was already in use elsewhere in the world - The Ballarat Star (Victoria, Australia), 6 December 1860 edition, mentions that races in Dowling Forest were "the local Derby day." The metaphor evidently seeped into common usage, as non-racing events also earned the epithet. An athletic club fete in Croydon (Norwood News, 22 May 1869), a rowing regatta at Bathgate, Scotland (Lothian Courier, 26 September 1874) and even a hotly-contested local government election (Croydon Advertiser, 27 February 1875) were all described as a local Derby. As club football (Rugby and Association codes) gained popularity in the 1870s and 1880s the phrase migrated to that pastime. The Preston Herald of 14 March 1883 said of a fixture between Low Moor and Clitheroe that "when it becomes known that the clubs are likely to meet, popular feeling runs high - so high, in fact, that the occasional is recognised as the local Derby day". The Epsom Derby being an annual event, early usage tended to refer only to the biggest occasion of the year in a certain location - the Widnes Weekly News (16 March 1889) was moved to describe a match between Widnes FC and the touring New Zealand Native touring rugby team as "the great day of the season at Widnes - the local Derby." However, in football terms, the emphasis in the phrase had already shifted from the Derby aspect (a red letter day in the sporting or social calendar) to the local element - any football match involving nearby clubs, no matter how relatively unimportant the fixture might otherwise be. Hence the Burnley Express (15 December 1888) felt able to report that "for three weeks in succession the Langroyd team will be engaged in local "Derbies." First of all, Union Star; then Nelson, at Seed Hill; and afterwards Brierfield at Colne." In rugby football, an early example of the term for that code appears in the Wigan Observer of 11 December 1885 which noted that "the local "Derby" in the football circles of Pemberton was brought off on Saturday last, when Highfield and Pemberton met." Since at least as early as 1840 'derby' has been used as a noun in English to denote any kind of sporting contest. Other names for derbies include Clásicos in certain parts of the world and crosstown rivalries in the United States. 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,

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ing and some instances with career-ending and even fatal consequences. In the "

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", along with other factors, it was suggested to have been the tipping point in leading to military conflicts. 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

* Australia–England sports rivalries * India–Pakistan sports rivalries * Australia–New Zealand sports rivalries * Australia–United States sports rivalries * Canada–United States sports rivalries * Japan–South Korea sports rivalries

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Athletics

Individual

Team

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Badminton

Individuals

International

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In Swedish bandy, derby games are often played on

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Dominican Republic

Dominican Professional Baseball League

* Águilas Cibaeñas from

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vs. Tigres del Licey from

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on a game named “El Clásico Dominicano.” *

rivals: Leones del Escogido vs. Tigres del Licey

Japan

Nippon Professional Baseball

= Central League

= *

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vs. Hanshin Tigers on a game named "The Classic Series" (伝統の一戦 in Japanese). *

vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows on a game named "Tokyo Series".

= Pacific League

= Mixture

= * Hanshin Tigers vs.

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on a game named "Kansai Derby".

South Korea

KBO League

* KIA Tigers vs. Samsung Lions on a game named "88 Expressway Series". * Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins on a game named "Jamsil Series". *

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vs. NC Dinos on a game named "Nakdonggang Derby". * Kiwoom Heroes vs. Doosan Bears or LG Twins on a game named "Seoul Series".

Taiwan

Chinese Professional Baseball League

* 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

Mexican Baseball League

* 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). * Saraperos de Saltillo (Saltillo Sarapemakers) vs. Vaqueros Laguna (Torreon Lagoon Cowboys) on a game named "Coahuila's Metropolitan Derby" ("Clásico metropolitano de Coahuila" in Spanish). * 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). * 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). * Saraperos de Saltillo (Saltillo Sarapemakers) vs. Sultanes de Monterrey (Monterrey Sultans) on a game named "North of Mexico Derby" ("Clásico del Norte" in Spanish).

Mexican Pacific League

* 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). * Charros de Jalisco (Jalisco Charros) vs. Venados de Mazatlán (Mazatlan Deers) on a game named "Rivalry of the west" ("Rivalidad de Occidente" in Spanish).

United States/Canada

Major League Baseball

Minor League Baseball

* Mercer Cup: Bluefield Blue Jays vs. Princeton Rays

Venezuela

Venezuelan Professional Baseball League

* Leones del Caracas (Caracas Lions) vs. Navegantes del Magallanes (Magellan Navigators) * Leones del Caracas (Caracas Lions) vs. Tiburones de La Guaira (La Guaira Sharks)

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Argentina

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vs Atenas * San Lorenzo vs

* San Lorenzo vs Boca Juniors * G.E.P.U. vs Atenas * Clásico porteño: Obras vs

* Argentinian derby:

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* 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

* The Derby of Distance: Perth Wildcats vs New Zealand Breakers ** 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

* Croatian Derby: Cibona vs Split * Classic derby: Cibona vs.

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China

* 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:

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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

* Le Classique: Pau-Orthez vs

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* Greater Paris Derby:

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vs Metropolitans 92 * Alsace-Lorraine Derby: Nancy vs

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Germany

* German Classic:

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vs Bayern Munich vs Brose Bamberg

Greece

* Derby of the eternal enemies: Panathinaikos vs. Olympiacos * Derby of Northern Greece: Aris vs.

PAOK PAOK (, Πανθεσσαλονίκειος Αθλητικός Όμιλος Κωνσταντινοπολιτών, ''Panthessalonikeios Athlitikós Ómilos Constantinopoliton'', ''Pan-Thessalonian Athletic Club of Constantinopolitans''), commonly ...

Hong Kong

These 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: * Diocesan Boys School vs. Ying Wa College

Israel

* Tel Aviv derby: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv * Derby of Israel: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Jerusalem

Italy

* Bologna Derby: Fortitudo Bologna vs Virtus Bologna * Lombardy Derby:

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vs Cantù * Veneto Derby:

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vs Reyer Venezia * Rome Derby: Virtus Roma vs Stella Azzurra Roma * Piedmont Derby: Auxilium Torino vs

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vs Junior Casale * Via Emilia Derby: Reggiana vs Fortitudo Bologna or Virtus Bologna

Japan

*Tohoku Derby (basketball): Akita Northern Happinets vs Sendai 89ers

Korea Republic

* S-Derby:

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vs Seoul SK Knights * Daegu Derby: Daegu KOGAS Pegasus vs Goyang Orion Orions

Lebanon

* Derby Beirut: Al Riyadi vs Sagesse

Lithuania

* Rytas vs Žalgiris

North Macedonia

* Skopje basketball derby: Rabotnički vs. MZT Skopje

Philippines

Philippine Basketball Association

* SMC–MVP rivalry: Teams under the San Miguel Corporation vs. Teams under the Manny V. Pangilinan Group * Manila Clasico: Barangay Ginebra vs. Magnolia * Sibling Rivalry: Barangay Ginebra vs. San Miguel * Barangay Ginebra vs

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( Barangay Ginebra–Meralco rivalry) * Barangay Ginebra vs. TNT * Magnolia vs. Rain or Shine

=Historical

= * Crispa Redmanizers vs.

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Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

College basketball

=UAAP

=NCAA Philippines

= * Arellano vs. San Beda ( Arellano–San Beda rivalry) * Battle of Intramuros ** Letran vs. Lyceum ** Letran vs. Mapúa ** Lyceum vs. Mapúa * JRU vs. San Sebastian (

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) * San Beda vs. Letran ( San Beda–Letran rivalry) * San Beda vs. Perpetual ( San Beda–Perpetual rivalry) * San Beda vs. San Sebastian ( San Beda–San Sebastian rivalry) * San Sebastian vs. Letran ( San Sebastian–Letran rivalry)

=CESAFI

= * UC vs. UV

Poland

Russia

* Moscow derby: Khimki vs CSKA Moscow * Moscow region derby: Khimki Moscow vs. Triumph Lyubertsy * Volga derby: BC Nizhny Novgorod vs. BC Krasny Oktyabr

Slovenia

* Slovenian Classic: Krka vs Olimpija

Serbia

* Eternal Derby: Crvena zvezda vs. Partizan

Spain

* El Clásico:

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vs.

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* Basque derby: Baskonia vs.

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, can also include GBC * Canary Islands derby: Canarias vs

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* Madrid derby:

vs Estudiantes * Catalan derby: Joventut vs

* Andalusian derby:

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vs Real Betis * Galician derby: Obradoiro vs Breogán, can also include Ourense or Coruña

Taiwan

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* New Taipei Series (Xinzhuang Derby): New Taipei CTBC DEA vs New Taipei Kings

Turkey

* 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

United States and Canada

National Basketball Association

=Individuals

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Individual

Team

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College sport

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International

Domestic

Australia

Bangladesh

England

India

New Zealand

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

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Diving

Esports

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Golf

Gridiron football

American football

Individual

College football

Mexico

ONEFA/CONADEIP (National College Association of American Football/National College Sports Commission of Private Institutions) * Clásico Estudiantil (Student Derby): Pumas Dorados de la UNAM vs Águilas Blancas, Águilas Blancas del IPN * Clásico Estudiantil Regiomontano (Monterrey's Student Derby): Borregos Salvajes – ITESM Campus Monterrey, Borregos Salvajes ITESM vs Auténticos Tigres

United States

Canada

* Panda Game (Ottawa vs. Carleton), Panda Game: University of Ottawa Ottawa Gee-Gees, Gee-Gees versus Carleton University Carleton Ravens, Ravens * Shrum Bowl : University of British Columbia UBC, Thunderbirds versus Simon Fraser University SFU, Clan

Canadian football

Gymnastics

Handball

Austria

* Bregenz derby: Bregenz Handball vs. Alpla HC Hard

Belarus

* Minsk derbies: HC Dinamo Minsk (handball), Dinamo Minsk vs. SKA Minsk vs. Arkatron Minsk

Belgium

* Liège derbies: ** ROC Flémalle vs. Union Beynoise ** ROC Flémalle vs. Jeunesse Jemeppe (previously vs. Progrès HC Seraing). ** Union Beynoise vs. VOO HC Herstal, HC Herstal. ** JS Herstal vs. VOO HC Herstal, HC Herstal. ** Union Beynoise vs. HC Visé BM. * German-speaking Community of Belgium, Germanophone derby : HC Eynatten-Raeren vs. KTSV Eupen 1889 * Limburg (Belgium), Limburg derbies: HB Sint-Truiden vs. Initia HC Hasselt vs. United HC Tongeren vs. HC Achilles Bocholt, 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: Sporting Handball Club Mont-sur-Marchienne, SHC Mont-sur-Marchienne vs. HBC Charleroi-Ransart

Croatia

* Zagreb derbies: ** RK Dubrava Zagreb vs. RK Medveščak Zagreb ** RK Zagreb, Zagreb vs. RK Medveščak Zagreb ** RK Dubrava Zagreb vs. RK Zagreb, Zagreb

Denmark

* Copenhagen derbies: (previously) FC Copenhagen Handball, FC Copenhagen vs. AG København vs. KIF Kolding Copenhagen vs. Ajax Heroes, Ajax Copenhagen * Midtjylland: Viborg HK vs. Ikast Håndbold

France

* Val-de-Marne derby: US Créteil Handball, US Créteil vs. Union sportive d'Ivry handball, US Ivry * Languedoc derby: Montpellier HB vs. USAM Nîmes

Germany

* Central Hesse derby: TV Hüttenberg vs. HSG Wetzlar * Ostderby: SC Magdeburg vs. Füchse Berlin * Schleswig-Holstein derbies: ** THW Kiel vs. SG Flensburg-Handewitt ** GWD Minden vs. TuS Nettelstedt-Lübbecke ** Nordderby: *** SG Flensburg-Handewitt vs. HSV Hamburg *** THW Kiel vs. HSV Hamburg

Israel

* Rishon LeZion derby: Hapoel Rishon LeZion (handball), Hapoel Rishon LeZion vs. Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball), Maccabi Rishon LeZion

Hungary

* Hungarian derby: MKB Veszprém KC, Veszprém vs. SC Pick Szeged, Szeged * Ferencvárosi TC (women's handball), Ferencváros vs. Győri Audi ETO KC, Győri ETO

Macedonia

* Macedonian derby: RK Vardar Skopje vs. RK Eurofarm Pelister, Pelister Bitola * Skopje derby: RK Metalurg Skopje vs. RK Vardar Skopje, Vardar

Poland

Lomza Vive Kielce vs. Orlen Wisla Plock

Portugal

* Derby de Lisboa: Sporting Clube de Portugal (handball), Sporting CP vs. S.L. Benfica (handball), Benfica

Romania

* CSA Steaua Alexandrion București (handball), Steaua București vs. CS Dinamo București (men's handball), Dinamo București

Russia

* Moscow : CSKA Moscow (handball), CSKA Moscow vs. MAI Moscow (handball), MAI Moscow

Serbia

* Belgrade derby: RK Red Star Belgrade, Red Star vs. RK Partizan Belgrade, Partizan

Slovenia

* Styrian derby: RK Maribor Branik vs. RK Celje Pivovarna Laško or RK Trimo Trebnje vs. RK Jeruzalem Ormož

Spain

* Catalonia, Catalan derby: FC Barcelona (handball), Barcelona vs. BM Granollers, Granollers

Sweden

* Metropolitan Gothenburg, Gothenburg region derby: Redbergslids IK, Redbergslid vs. IK Sävehof, Sävehof * Ystad derby: IFK Ystad HK, IFK Ystad vs. Ystads IF HF, Ystads IF

Ukraine

* Zaporizhzhia derby: HC ZTR Zaporizhzhia vs. HC Motor Zaporizhzhia

Horse racing

Ice hockey

Multinational

Kontinental Hockey League

North America

National Hockey League

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

ECHL

* Fort Wayne Komets vs. Indy Fuel

Junior

* Fairbanks Ice Dogs (North American Hockey League, NAHL) vs. Wenatchee Wild (junior A), Wenatchee Wild (British Columbia Hockey League, BCHL)

Canadian Hockey League

* Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Winnipeg Ice (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Calgary Hitmen vs. Edmonton Oil Kings (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Cape Breton Eagles vs. Halifax Mooseheads (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, QMJHL) * Everett Silvertips vs. Seattle Thunderbirds (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Guelph Storm vs. Kitchener Rangers (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Kamloops Blazers vs. Kelowna Rockets (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Kelowna Rockets vs. Portland Winterhawks (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Kitchener Rangers vs. London Knights (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Medicine Hat Tigers (Western Hockey League, WHL) * London Knights vs. Windsor Spitfires (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Moncton Wildcats vs. Saint John Sea Dogs (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, QMJHL) * Moose Jaw Warriors vs. Swift Current Broncos (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Niagara IceDogs vs. Hamilton Bulldogs (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Niagara IceDogs vs. Oshawa Generals (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Niagara IceDogs vs. Barrie Colts (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Niagara IceDogs vs. North Bay Battalion (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Niagara IceDogs vs. Mississauga Steelheads (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Oshawa Generals vs. Peterborough Petes (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Prince Albert Raiders vs. Saskatoon Blades (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Regina Pats vs. Moose Jaw Warriors (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Quebec Remparts vs. Rimouski Oceanic (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, QMJHL) * Sarnia Sting vs. Windsor Spitfires (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Saskatoon Blades vs. Regina Pats (Western Hockey League, WHL) *Saskatoon Blades vs. Moose Jaw Warriors (Western Hockey League , WHL) * Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds vs. Sudbury Wolves (Ontario Hockey League, OHL) * Tri-City Americans vs. Spokane Chiefs (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Vancouver Giants vs. Victoria Royals (Western Hockey League, WHL) * Sarnia Sting vs London Knights (Ontario Hockey League , OHL)

College

* Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey, Air Force vs. Army Black Knights men's ice hockey, Army * Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey, Alaska vs. Alaska Anchorage Seawolves men's ice hockey, Alaska–Anchorage * Battle for Pikes Peak: Air Force Falcons men's ice hockey, Air Force vs. Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey, Colorado College * Battle for the Gold Pan: Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey, Colorado College vs. Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey, Denver * Battle of Whitney Avenue: Quinnipiac Bobcats men's ice hockey, Quinnipiac vs. Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey, Yale * Boston University-Maine men's ice hockey rivalry, BU-Maine Rivalry: Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey, Boston University vs. Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey, Maine * Maine-New Hampshire men's ice hockey rivalry, Border Battle: Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey, Maine vs. New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey, New Hampshire * Clarkson Golden Knights men's ice hockey, Clarkson vs. St. Lawrence Saints men's ice hockey, St. Lawrence * Cornell–Harvard hockey rivalry, Cornell–Harvard rivalry: Cornell Big Red men's ice hockey, Cornell vs. Harvard Crimson men's ice hockey, Harvard * Dartmouth–New Hampshire rivalry#Ice hockey, Dartmouth–New Hampshire rivalry: Dartmouth Big Green men's ice hockey, Dartmouth vs. New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey, New Hampshire * Green Line Rivalry: Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey, Boston College vs. Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey, Boston University * Harvard–Yale hockey rivalry, Harvard–Yale rivalry: Harvard Crimson men's ice hockey, Harvard vs. Yale Bulldogs men's ice hockey, Yale * Holy War on Ice: Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey, Boston College vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey, Notre Dame * Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey, Michigan vs. Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey, Michigan State * Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey, Michigan vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey, Notre Dame * Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey, Michigan vs. Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey, Ohio State * Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey, Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey, Northern Michigan * Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey, Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey, Wisconsin * RPI Engineers men's ice hockey, RPI vs. Union Dutchmen ice hockey, Union

Europe

Austria

* Carinthian Derby: Klagenfurter AC vs. Villacher SV

Czech Republic

* Prague derby: HC Slavia Praha, Slavia Prague vs. HC Sparta Praha, Sparta Prague * LHK Jestřábi Prostějov vs. AZ Havířov * LHK Jestřábi Prostějov vs. Zubr Přerov * LHK Jestřábi Prostějov vs. Draci Šumperk * HC Olomouc vs. LHK Jestřábi Prostějov * HC Pardubice vs. HC Hradec Králové * HC Poruba vs. Zubr Přerov * HC Vítkovice Ridera, HC Vítkovice vs. HC Oceláři Třinec, Oceláři Třinec * HC Sparta Praha, Sparta Prague vs. Rytíři Kladno * VHK Vsetín vs. PSG Berani Zlín, Berani Zlín

Finland

* Satakunnan derby: Ässät Pori vs. Lukko Rauma * Stadin derby: HIFK (ice hockey), HIFK Helsinki vs. Jokerit, Helsinki Jokerit * Tampereen derby: Ilves, Tampere Ilves vs. Tappara, Tampere Tappara * Savon derby: KalPa vs. Jukurit * Kasitien derby: Ässät vs. Vaasan Sport, Sport * Länsirannikon derby: HC TPS vs. Lukko * Järvi-Suomen derby: KalPa vs. JYP Jyväskylä, JYP

France

* Gothiques d'Amiens vs. Dragons de Rouen * Brûleurs de Loups vs. Ours de Villard-de-Lans * Diables Rouges de Briançon vs. Rapaces de Gap

Germany

* Düsseldorfer EG vs. Kölner Haie vs. Krefeld Pinguine * Löwen Frankfurt vs. Kassel Huskies * ERC Ingolstadt vs. Augsburger Panther

Italy

* Hockey Club Torino vs. Hockey Club Valpellice

Norway

* Vålerenga Ishockey, Vålerenga vs. Stavanger Oilers * Østfold-derby: Stjernen Hockey, Stjernen vs. Sparta Warriors * Mjøs-derby: Storhamar Hockey, Storhamar vs. Lillehammer IK * Oslo-derby: Vålerenga Ishockey, Vålerenga vs. Furuset Ishockey, Furuset * Klassikern: Vålerenga Ishockey, Vålerenga vs. Storhamar Hockey, Storhamar

Poland

Romania

* Steaua Rangers, Steaua București vs. HSC Csíkszereda, Sport Club Miercurea Ciuc

Slovakia

* HKm Zvolen vs. MsHK Zilina * MsHK Žilina vs. MHC Martin

Sweden

* Stockholm derby – AIK IF, AIK vs. Hammarby Hockey, Hammarby IF vs. Djurgårdens IF Hockey, Djurgårdens IF * Western derby – Färjestad vs. Frölunda HC, Frölunda * Daladerby: Leksands IF vs. Mora IK * Southwest derby: Rögle BK vs. Malmö Redhawks * Västerbotten derby: IF Björklöven vs. Skellefteå AIK * Timrå IK vs. IF Sundsvall Hockey, IF Sundsvall * Västernorrland derby: Timrå IK vs. Modo Hockey

Switzerland

* Derby of Switzerland – HC Davos vs. EHC Kloten * Ticino derby: HC Lugano vs. HC Ambri-Piotta * Zähringen (Freiburg), Zähringen derby: HC Fribourg-Gottéron vs. SC Bern * Zurich Canton, Zuricher derby: Kloten Flyers vs. ZSC Lions * Bern (canton), Berner derby : SC Bern vs. EHC Biel * Saint-Gotthard Massif, Gotthard derby: EV Zug vs. HC Ambri-Piotta * Lake Zurich, Zürisee derby: ZSC Lions vs. Rapperswil-Jona Lakers * Romandy derby: HC Fribourg-Gottéron vs. Genève-Servette HC, Servette Geneva * Grisons, Bündner derby: EHC Arosa vs. EHC Chur vs. HC Davos * Lake Geneva region, Lemanic derby: Genève-Servette HC, Servette Geneva vs. Lausanne HC * Valais derby: HC Sierre-Anniviers vs. EHC Visp

United Kingdom

International

Individual

Lacrosse

Luge

Mixed martial arts

Other martial arts

Lethwei

Judo

Sumo

Motorsport

Manufacturers, cars, teams

Drivers and riders

Mountaineering and rock climbing

Netball

Rugby league

Australia

National Rugby League

] , - , Melbourne Storm , , St. George Illawarra Dragons , , 1999 to present , , , , , - , Sydney Roosters , , St. George Illawarra Dragons , , 2002 to present , , ANZAC Day Cup , , , - , Melbourne Storm , , Brisbane Broncos , , 2003 to present , , , , , - , Brisbane Broncos , , Gold Coast Titans , , 2007 to present , , South East Queensland derby , , , - , Melbourne Storm , , Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles , , 2007 to present , , Manly–Melbourne NRL rivalry, Battle of Brookvale , , , - , Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs , , South Sydney Rabbitohs , , 2012 to present , , NRL Good Friday Game , - , Melbourne Storm , , Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks , , 2016 to present , , , , , -

State of Origin

United Kingdom

International Rugby League

Individual

Rugby union

Club Rugby Union

Australia

Argentina

Costa Rica

France

Ireland

Italy

Spain

New Zealand

Poland

United Kingdom

International Rugby Union

Sailing (sport), Sailing

Short-track speed skating

Skiing

Alpine skiing

Biathlon

Cross-country skiing

Ski jumping

Motorcycle speedway, Motorcycle Speedway

Poland

Scotland

* Scottish Speedway Derby: Edinburgh Monarchs vs. Glasgow Tigers (speedway), Glasgow Tigers

Surfing

Swimming (sport), Swimming

Tennis, Tennis (Open era only)

Volleyball

Libya

* Misurata derby: Al-Sweihli vs. Al-Etihad Misurata

Philippines

* F2 Logistics Cargo Movers vs. Petron Tri-Activ Spikers, Petron Blaze Spikers (defunct) * BaliPure Purest Water Defenders vs. Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors (defunct) * Creamline Cool Smashers vs. Petro Gazz Angels (Creamline–Petro Gazz rivalry, rivalry) * Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs. Creamline Cool Smashers

South Korea

* V-Classic match: Daejeon Samsung Fire Bluefangs vs. Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers

Turkey

* Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, Eczacıbaşı vs. VakıfBank S.K.

Vietnam

* Bộ Tư lệnh Thông tin - FLC vs. VTV Bình Điền Long An

References

Works cited

External links

CBS Sports Line's "7 Seven Rules for the Rivalry-Challenged"

Yankees-Red Sox Baseball Rivalry

The Yankees/Red Sox Rivalry
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