Experience North America's biggest football rivalries in New York and Vancouver

Football derbies take place across the planet and can be among the most contentious and exciting moments that the sport has to offer.

From the feisty North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham, to the famous superclasico, a must-watch between Boca Juniors and River Plate - derbies are fun.

That is why any good football fan must have a bucket list for the derbies that they simply must see in the flesh.

Luckily, British Airways Holidays has you covered, offering trips around the world, including New York and Vancouver.

Both cities offer both an exciting derby and an amazing place to visit, making them the perfect destinations for any football fan.

Experience the Hudson River Derby in New York

Now everybody knows New York. The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and so much more make it in one of the most iconic places on Earth.

But what many do not know, is that there is a bustling local derby between two teams separated by the river that runs through the city.

A new rivalry in football terms, the Hudson River derby is contested between New York City and New York Red Bulls and was first played in 2015.

Over the years, the derby has become a fierce and gritty affair, with the Manchester City-related New York City having the upper hand in recent clashes.

With the next occasion to take place on 19 September 2026, British Airways Holidays are offering flights, hotels and straight-forward car hire throughout the coming weeks.

Fans hoping to visit in the future may well be among the first to attend the derby in the soon-to-open Etihad Park, with construction on New York City's new home stadium set to be completed before the 2027-28 season.

Witness the Cascadia rivalry in Vancouver

The Cascadia rivalry does not fit the usual rules of a derby. Three teams are involved, and the distance between two of them is not close - about five hours in the car, to be exact.

Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps all feature in the Cascadia Cup, contested by teams home to the Cascadia bioregion - an area along the west coast of North America.

Created by fans in 2004, the regular season MLS matches contribute to a mini table every season, with the overall winner awarded the silver cup.

This applies an extra edge and competition to each derby meeting, and there is no better place to watch it than BC Place in Vancouver.

With the next meeting against Seattle set for 1 November, fly and stay with British Airways Holidays to see the clash and the city, which offers the iconic Stanley Park among several other incredible experiences.

Experience North America's biggest football rivalries with British Airways Holidays

The planning of a big holiday is often an incredibly exciting experience and it should be enjoyable from the moment you book until you return home.

With British Airways Holidays, you're covered every step of the way.

With the MLS season usually featuring from late February through to December, flights are available throughout the year, no matter when the derby matches are scheduled for.

Booking your hotel and a car for the road is made easy, too, making your experience as exciting as it should be.

Visit British Airways Holidays for the latest availability, with New York or Vancouver just a click away.