The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

GoatWars fans rank New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox (Baseball) the greatest of all time among Sports Rivalries, with a 64.9% Goatscore.

Chasing the crown: #2 Ohio State vs. Michigan (Football) (63.3%), #3 Army vs. Navy (College Football) (55.2%).

This GOAT List is based on 2,620 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of November 9, 2026.

Sports Rivalries

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We think this list of the Greatest Rivalries in Sports is the most heated debate in sports history! We're talking about rivalries that ignite passions you didn't even know you had. Like, why do people lose their minds over the Yankees vs. Red Sox game? And don't get me started on Real Madrid vs. Barcelona—fans will brawl over which team's grass is greener, literally. Then there are the Lakers vs. Celtics, where every game is a mini-drama series, and the Packers vs. Bears, where it's a family feud but with millions of dollars and pride on the line. These aren't just games; they're cultural milestones packed with legendary moments and debates fueled by the most ridiculously specific stats and historical trivia. It's absurd, it's intense, and yes, it's totally necessary to argue about the list of biggest sports rivalries. Pick a side, any side!

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. NEW YORK YANKEES VS. BOSTON RED SOX (BASEBALL)

64.9% win rate

#1 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

2. OHIO STATE VS. MICHIGAN (FOOTBALL)

63.3% win rate

#2 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

3. ARMY VS. NAVY (COLLEGE FOOTBALL)

55.2% win rate

#3 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

4. LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS. BOSTON CELTICS (BASKETBALL)

54.4% win rate

#4 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

5. DUKE VS. NORTH CAROLINA (BASKETBALL)

49.7% win rate

#5 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

6. GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS (FOOTBALL)

48.1% win rate

#6 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

7. REAL MADRID VS. BARCELONA (SOCCER)

45.8% win rate

#7 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

8. AUBURN VS. ALABAMA (IRON BOWL – COLLEGE FOOTBALL)

45.5% win rate

#8 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

9. MANCHESTER UNITED VS. LIVERPOOL (SOCCER)

42.1% win rate

#9 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

10. INDIA VS. PAKISTAN (CRICKET)

25.0% win rate

#10 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time

GOAT List FAQs

Who is the greatest of all time among Sports Rivalries?

GoatWars fans rank New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox (Baseball) the greatest of all time among Sports Rivalries, with a 64.9% Goatscore.

How is the GOAT List calculated?

The GOAT List ranks every contender in Sports Rivalries by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.

How many votes is this ranking based on?

This GOAT List is based on 2,620 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of November 9, 2026.