The Navy football team's biggest rival is the ARMY. This rivalry dates back to 1890 when the two teams first met on the football field. The rivalry has been dubbed the 'ARMY-Navy Game' and is one of the most storied rivalries in college football. The game is usually held on the second Saturday in December and is broadcast nationally. The rivalry between the two teams is intense and the game is often seen as a symbol of the rivalry between the two branches of the military.