A "rivalry game" refers to a sports match between two teams or individuals who have a strong rivalry or competition against each other. Full definition
Despite these record - setting scores occurring in rivalry games, my research has found that familiarity between teams disproportionately benefits the defense. (sportsinsights.com)
This is a real rivalry game with enough hatred to make some of the old timers blush. (sbnation.com)
The best rivalry games are the ones with the highest stakes. (sbnation.com)