Rivalry Week Isn't Just for Football in These Movies and Shows on Tubi
Get in on the competition with sports movies and shows packed with unforgettable showdowns, streaming free on Tubi.
Every sports fan knows a rivalry hits differently. Winning is great, but beating the one team that's been getting on your nerves all season? Now that's a victory worth celebrating. The trash talk gets louder, the stakes feel personal, and somehow a regular matchup becomes an event nobody wants to miss. There's pride on the line, bragging rights up for grabs, and absolutely no chance the losing side is going to hear the end of it anytime soon.
College football rivalry season is bringing that competitive spirit back into the spotlight, with historic matchups reminding fans why certain opponents inspire an entirely different level of passion. But football doesn't have exclusive rights to unforgettable rivalries. Basketball courts, wrestling rings, skating rinks, and even dance floors have produced their own legendary showdowns, where athletes push themselves to the limit and personal grudges can make winning feel like the only acceptable outcome.
The competition doesn't have to end when the final whistle blows. Tubi's Big Rivalry collection celebrates the fierce competition, determined underdogs, and unforgettable opponents that make sports stories so entertaining. The Sports selection is another destination for viewers looking to keep the game-day excitement going. And with the Eagles and Cowboys preparing for their Thanksgiving showdown, there's no better time to get into the competitive spirit. Here are seven movies and shows that prove that a good rivalry can make just about any competition worth watching.
Pick your side. The competition is about to get personal.
I, Tonya
Figure skating is supposed to be graceful, elegant, and full of beautiful performances. Tonya Harding's journey to the top of the sport involves all of those things, plus a scandal that makes the competition much more complicated.
In I, Tonya, Margot Robbie becomes Tonya Harding, the controversial skater whose rise through the sport becomes entangled in the infamous attack on fellow competitor Nancy Kerrigan. Growing up in a difficult household under the watchful eye of her demanding mother LaVona, Tonya develops into an extraordinarily talented athlete whose unconventional personality clashes with the expectations of the figure-skating establishment. Her complicated relationships and chaotic personal life eventually become entangled in one of sports history's most notorious scandals.
Few sports movies embrace the outrageous side of competition quite like this one. The film's unconventional storytelling, biting humor, and fourth-wall-breaking moments give audiences competing perspectives on events that captivated the public. There's plenty of impressive skating to admire, but the drama surrounding the athletes could qualify as its own Olympic event.
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Bad News Bears
The Bears aren't exactly Little League's most intimidating team. Their fielding needs work, their enthusiasm is questionable, and their coach might be the least qualified adult within a ten-mile radius. Championship material? Not according to anyone who's watched them practice.
Billy Bob Thornton leads Bad News Bears as Morris Buttermaker, a washed-up former baseball player reluctantly recruited to coach a team of young misfits. His unconventional methods and complete lack of enthusiasm for traditional coaching don't exactly inspire confidence. It doesn’t help that their biggest challenge comes from the Yankees, a competitive squad led by coach Roy Bullock, played by Greg Kinnear, whose determination to win makes the rivalry personal.
Watching the Bears gradually develop into a team worth cheering for gives the movie its underdog appeal, but the real entertainment comes from their personalities and refusal to behave like a conventional baseball squad. Thornton's sarcastic humor clashes well with the kids' chaotic energy, creating a sports comedy where the insults can be just as memorable as the plays. Winning might not fix all of the Bears' problems, but wiping the smug look off their opponents' faces would certainly be a nice start.
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Kickboxer
Kurt Sloane didn't travel to Thailand looking for a personal vendetta. But after witnessing his brother suffer a devastating injury at the hands of a ruthless champion, he's about to discover that revenge requires more training than an ordinary gym membership.
Revenge becomes Kurt Sloane's motivation for entering the dangerous world of Muay Thai in Kickboxer, where his brother Eric suffers a devastating defeat at the hands of the ruthless Tong Po. Determined to confront the champion himself, Jean-Claude Van Damme's Kurt seeks guidance from the mysterious trainer Xian Chow who has unconventional methods to push him through an intense physical and mental transformation.
The training sequences are an attraction of their own, giving viewers a look at Kurt's progression through demanding exercises, unusual techniques, and the occasional moment that makes his commitment to revenge seem like a questionable life decision. Van Damme's athleticism brings excitement to the elaborate fight choreography, and Tong Po's intimidating presence gives the eventual showdown genuine stakes. It's the kind of rivalry where settling things with a friendly handshake was never a realistic option. Besides, nobody goes through that much training just to call it even.
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Fighting With My Family
Sibling rivalry is a family tradition. But when your household makes a living throwing people around a wrestling ring, arguments over who's better can become very physical.
Growing up in a family devoted to professional wrestling, Saraya and her brother Zak have spent years dreaming of making it to WWE. In Fighting With My Family, their ambitions take an unexpected turn when Saraya, better known as Paige, receives an opportunity to train with the organization, leaving Zak behind. Florence Pugh captures Paige's determination to succeed in a competitive environment far removed from her family's wrestling shows in Norwich, England. Back home, Zak must confront the disappointment of watching his sister pursue the future they once imagined sharing.
The Knight family's enthusiasm for wrestling gives the movie its wonderfully unconventional personality. But the film's most rewarding moments extend beyond the ring, especially when Paige and Zak must navigate jealousy, disappointment, and the realization that success doesn't always arrive equally for everyone. The competition may be fierce, but having your own sibling become your biggest rival creates an entirely different kind of pressure.
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Bring It!
The Dancing Dolls don't show up to competitions hoping for a participation trophy. They've got routines to perfect, rival teams to defeat, and a coach who expects nothing less than their absolute best.
Coach Dianna Williams oversees an elite group of hip-hop majorettes in Bring It!, a reality series following the Dancing Dolls through high-pressure competitions across the South. Their performances combine intricate choreography, athletic precision, and an unmistakable sense of team pride. But maintaining their reputation means facing talented rival squads, including the Prancing Tigerettes and the Divas of Olive Branch, whose determination to take the Dancing Dolls down makes every showdown an event.
Rival teams trade explosive routines, coaches defend their dancers, and the competition can become just as heated off the floor when parents get involved. Dianna's demanding approach keeps the pressure high, but the dancers' dedication and impressive performances give viewers plenty of reasons to become invested in their progress. With six seasons of competitions, rivalries, and memorable personalities, Bring It! makes a convincing case that the dance floor can generate just as much excitement as any football stadium.
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Best of the Best
Representing your country in an international martial-arts competition comes with enormous pressure. Add a personal history involving one of your opponents, and bringing home the trophy becomes only part of the mission.
Five American martial artists prepare to face South Korea's national team in Best of the Best, a sports action drama starring Eric Roberts and Phillip Rhee. The American fighters come together under a demanding training program designed to prepare them for an opponent whose reputation makes victory seem far from guaranteed. Their journey tests the team's discipline, relationships, and ability to overcome differences before stepping into the ring.
International competition gives the movie its larger stakes, but the fighters' individual motivations make each matchup more meaningful. Their contrasting personalities create tension during training, and the martial-arts sequences deliver plenty of impressive choreography once the tournament begins. It's a cult sports favorite where national pride, personal redemption, and a few spectacular kicks make for one memorable showdown.
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The Mighty Macs
Immaculata College isn't exactly the first school anyone expects to dominate women's basketball. Their new coach, however, isn't particularly interested in accepting anyone else's expectations.
Carla Gugino stars as Cathy Rush in The Mighty Macs, an inspiring sports drama based on the true story of the women's basketball team at Immaculata College. Arriving at a small Catholic school with limited athletic resources, Cathy takes on the challenge of building a competitive program despite the obstacles standing in her way. Her determination gradually transforms a group of overlooked players into a team capable of challenging more established opponents, giving the young athletes an opportunity to prove they belong among the country's best.
Immaculata's rise makes for a satisfying underdog story due to the players beginning to discover what they can accomplish through discipline and teamwork. The movie captures the excitement of watching a team gain confidence with each victory, and Cathy's belief in her athletes gives the competition an emotional foundation beyond the scoreboard. Their opponents may have better facilities and bigger reputations, but the Mighty Macs have something just as valuable: a coach who refuses to believe they're outmatched.
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