matchup

noun

match·​up ˈmach-ˌəp 

: match entry 1

Synonyms of matchup

• tournament
• game
• competition
• event
• match

Examples of matchup in a Sentence

a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream

Recent Examples on the Web

At least most of those matchups are at home, with only the Chiefs game and one against the Bills on the road. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

For two teams that have had their share of injury issues with quarterbacks, Sunday’s matchup between Atlanta and Tampa Bay has some intriguing storylines. — AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

The Flames entered the matchup with the best rushing attack in Conference USA, averaging more than 220 yards per game. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

The team that led at halftime in the first six matchups had won every game so far, and the Dream were ahead 30-24 at the break. — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above