Djurgårdens IF Fotboll–Hammarby Fotboll rivalry

The fixture between Djurgårdens IF and Hammarby IF is a local derby in Stockholm, Sweden. This important football rivalry traces its origin back to a tug-of-war tournament in 1894. There is a certain social aspect in the Hammarby - Djurgården rivalry. Hammarby consider the work-class districts of Söderort, where their former home ground Söderstadion is situated, their stronghold. Djurgården counts Östermalm, the affluent district that forms the eastern part of the city centre, and where their former home ground Stadion is situated, as their stronghold. (Both clubs also maintain a cross-town rivalry with AIK, whose stronghold is the northwestern Stockholm urban area, where their home ground is situated.)

Djurgårdens IF Fotboll–Hammarby Fotboll rivalry

The fixture between Djurgårdens IF and Hammarby IF is a local derby in Stockholm, Sweden. This important football rivalry traces its origin back to a tug-of-war tournament in 1894. There is a certain social aspect in the Hammarby - Djurgården rivalry. Hammarby consider the work-class districts of Söderort, where their former home ground Söderstadion is situated, their stronghold. Djurgården counts Östermalm, the affluent district that forms the eastern part of the city centre, and where their former home ground Stadion is situated, as their stronghold. (Both clubs also maintain a cross-town rivalry with AIK, whose stronghold is the northwestern Stockholm urban area, where their home ground is situated.)