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%).
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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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GoatWars fans rank New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox (Baseball) the greatest of all time among Sports Rivalries, with a 64.9% Goatscore.
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.
This GOAT List is based on 2,620 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of November 9, 2026.