The Battle of the Bronx is a college sports rivalry between Manhattan University and Fordham University, two NCAA Division I schools that play in The Bronx district of New York City.

The game was won by Manhattan 20–19, who would dominate the men's basketball series through the remainder of the 1910s.

[5][2] In describing the rivalry former Manhattan guard, Tyler Wilson, said "You always have to play a team that's in your city.

"[6] The rivalry has expanded beyond men's basketball to include all sports programs that both Fordham and Manhattan sponsor.

The women's basketball teams have played each other 50 times in their history, with their rivalry dating back to the 1980s.