About the Rivalry
The rivalry between Hope College and Calvin University is one of the most storied and passionate in collegiate sports, especially within Michigan. While both institutions share deep-rooted Christian values and academic prestige, their athletic competitions ignite a fierce but respectful rivalry, bringing out school pride on both sides. The rivalry is most famously for their basketball matchups, which often sell out and draw intense crowds, where fans of both schools eagerly support their teams. This rivalry goes beyond the field or court, symbolizing decades of tradition, friendly competition, and community spirit between the two colleges and their supporters.