Big Games

The following list of fixtures tries to rank the biggest worldwide club and national team fixtures in our database. The scoring isn't perfect but gives a decent depiction of the world's top upcoming matches. Many of these matches are just big teams pitted against each other with no history of rivalry. Some of these however are `derbies' or matches between rival clubs or nations. Football rivalries come about from many things, the first being geography: local cross-town or regional clubs vying for bragging rights or historical animosity between neighboring nations. Other rivalries begin with animosity amongst fans, on or off-field incidents, media provocations, politics, culture, class, religion and other factors. These matches can be amazing spectacles but aren't meant for the feint of heart or small children.

  • Celtic vs Rangers
  • Argentina vs Brazil
  • Lazio vs Roma
  • Barcelona vs Real Madrid
  • Boca Juniors vs River Plate
Celtic vs Rangers
Celtic vs Rangers
Since 1888, this has been the world's most fierce sporting rivalry. The Glasgow derby pits religion (Catholics vs Protestants), politics (Unionists vs Republicans), opposing social attitudes and rival league giants against each other.
Celtic vs Rangers
"Old Firm"
Argentina vs Brazil
Argentina vs Brazil
The origin of the rivalry goes back to colonial times when Spain and Portugal often fought for control of vast lands. In football, the two titans of South America would give anything to beat their neighbors.
Argentina vs Brazil
"South American Derby"
Lazio vs Roma
Lazio vs Roma
Historically, the derby of Rome has major socio-economic and political differences with Lazio fans coming from the right-wing upper-middle class of the suburbs and Roma with left-wing working-class support of the urban areas.
Lazio vs Roma
"Derby della Capitale (Capital Derby)"
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
This derby of world and Spanish giants comes from the clubs being icons for their rival political and cultural regions, Castile (Spain) and Catalonia, and the two major cities. This rivalry borders on being considered a national team derby.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
"Derby Espanol (Spanish Derby)"
Boca Juniors vs River Plate
Boca Juniors vs River Plate
The biggest derby in the Americas is considered the world's most exciting and a must see before dying. Boca's working class versus River's millionaires brings color, songs, fireworks, dancing, flags, paper and infectious passion!
Boca Juniors vs River Plate
"Superclásico"
DATE HOME AWAY MATCHTYPE VENUE DERBY
03/13/10
Saturday
Chelsea West Ham United Premier League Stamford Bridge
London , ENG
London Derby Order
03/13/10
Saturday
Lyon Saint-Etienne Ligue 1 Stade Gerland
Lyon , FRA
Derby du Rhône-Alpes Order
03/14/10
Sunday
Ajax PSV Eindhoven Eredivisie Amsterdam ArenA
Amsterdam , NED
Klassieker Order
03/14/10
Sunday
Barcelona Valencia La Liga Nou Camp
Barcelona , ESP
Catalunya Derby Order
03/16/10
Tuesday
Chelsea Inter Milan UEFA Champions League Stamford Bridge
London , ENG
Order
03/16/10
Tuesday
Sevilla CSKA Moscow UEFA Champions League Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Sevilla , ESP
Order
03/17/10
Wednesday
Pumas Marathón CONCACAF Champions League Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Mexico City , MEX
Order
03/17/10
Wednesday
Bordeaux Olympiacos UEFA Champions League Stade Chaban-Delmas
Bordeaux , FRA
Order
03/20/10
Saturday
Arsenal West Ham United Premier League Emirates Stadium
London , ENG
London Derby Order
03/20/10
Saturday
Hearts Hibernian SPL Tynecastle Stadium
Edinburgh , SCO
Edinburgh Derby Order
03/20/10
Saturday
PAOK Thessaloniki AEK Athens Superleague Toumba Stadium
Thessaloníki , GRE
Constantinople Refugee Derby Order
03/20/10
Saturday
Panathinaikos Olympiacos Superleague Olympic Stadium
Athens , GRE
Eternal Derby Order
03/21/10
Sunday
Boca Juniors River Plate Primera División Argentina La Bombonera
Buenos Aires , ARG
Superclásico Order
03/21/10
Sunday
Trabzonspor Galatasaray Süper Lig Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadyumu
Trabzon , TUR
National Derby Order
03/21/10
Sunday
Manchester United Liverpool Premier League Old Trafford
Manchester , ENG
Derby of England Order
03/27/10
Saturday
Hearts Rangers SPL Tynecastle Stadium
Edinburgh , SCO
Central Belt Derby Order
03/28/10
Sunday
Galatasaray Fenerbahce Süper Lig Ali Sami Yen Stadı
Istanbul , TUR
İstanbul Derby Order
03/28/10
Sunday
Real Madrid Atletico Madrid La Liga El Bernabéu
Madrid , ESP
Derbi Madrileño Order
03/28/10
Sunday
Roma Inter Milan Serie A Stadio Olimpico
Rome , ITA
National Derby Order
04/01/10
Thursday
LA Galaxy Chivas USA MLS Home Depot Center
Carson (Los Angeles) , USA
LA SuperClasico Order
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