'100-Year Rivalry' Korea–Yonsei rivalry set for Oct. 2–3 in Jamsil and Mokdong, Seoul

[Financial News] 
The 2026 Korea University–Yonsei University Annual Friendship Games (Korea–Yonsei rivalry), a sports rivalry between Korea University and Yonsei University, will be held on October 2 and 3 in and around Jamsil and Mokdong, Seoul.
This year's games will be held with the universities' all-time head-to-head record no longer tied, setting the stage for a contest fueled by school pride. Through 2024, the two universities had maintained an even record of 20 wins, 11 draws and 20 losses. After KU won the overall championship last year, it moved ahead with a record of 21 wins, 11 draws and 20 losses, based on KU's perspective. Whether KU will widen the gap or Yonsei University will restore the balance is the key point to watch in this year's games.
The opening ceremony will take place at Jamsil Baseball Stadium at 10 a.m. on October 2, followed by the baseball game at 11 a.m. A basketball game will be held at Jamsil Students' Gymnasium at 3 p.m., while an ice hockey game will take place at Mokdong Ice Rink at 5 p.m.
The following day, October 3, the games will move to the main stadium at Mokdong Sports Complex, where rugby will be played at 11 a.m. and soccer at 2 p.m.
During the games, the student councils of both universities will organize events such as an eve festival and a blood-donation campaign, creating a festival that students, alumni and the general public can enjoy together. KU is hosting this year's annual games, whose official name is the Korea–Yonsei rivalry. When Yonsei University serves as the host, the event is called the Korea University–Yonsei University rivalry.
The universities' sports exchanges began during the Japanese colonial period with a tennis tournament in 1925 and a 1927 soccer match between Bosung College and Yonhi College, known as the Bo–Yeon-jeon. The competition later expanded to additional sports, and in 1965 the current format was established, featuring five events: baseball, basketball, ice hockey, rugby and soccer. This year marks its 61st anniversary.  

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