The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time
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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!
1. NEW YORK YANKEES VS. BOSTON RED SOX (BASEBALL)
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox (Baseball) is currently the #1 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 70.1% head-to-head battles.
2. ARMY VS. NAVY (COLLEGE FOOTBALL)
Army vs. Navy (College Football) is currently the #2 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 59.6% head-to-head battles.
3. OHIO STATE VS. MICHIGAN (FOOTBALL)
Ohio State vs. Michigan (Football) is currently the #3 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 58.4% head-to-head battles.
4. LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS. BOSTON CELTICS (BASKETBALL)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics (Basketball) is currently the #4 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 53.9% head-to-head battles.
5. GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS (FOOTBALL)
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears (Football) is currently the #5 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 47.3% head-to-head battles.
6. REAL MADRID VS. BARCELONA (SOCCER)
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (Soccer) is currently the #6 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 45.1% head-to-head battles.
T7. DUKE VS. NORTH CAROLINA (BASKETBALL)
Duke vs. North Carolina (Basketball) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 44.5% head-to-head battles.
T7. MANCHESTER UNITED VS. LIVERPOOL (SOCCER)
Manchester United vs. Liverpool (Soccer) is currently tied for the #7 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 44.5% head-to-head battles.
9. AUBURN VS. ALABAMA (IRON BOWL – COLLEGE FOOTBALL)
Auburn vs. Alabama (Iron Bowl – College Football) is currently the #9 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 44.3% head-to-head battles.
10. INDIA VS. PAKISTAN (CRICKET)
India vs. Pakistan (Cricket) is currently the #10 Greatest Sports Rivalries of All Time winning 29.6% head-to-head battles.
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