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Sports are enjoyed in a variety of ways. Some people play them in courts and fields, while others enjoy testing their strengths in sports trivia. After all, training the body and mind both counts as exercise. And, as with any sports game, it is best played with friends rather than alone.
With so many types of sports, it’s only natural to miss out on some interesting tidbits of information about them all. Sports quizzes on a night in (or out) with friends will help you better understand the games themselves and maybe impress some people. In this case, the better the questions, the higher the chance you and your friends will learn something new. Thus, it’s essential to choose only the best sports trivia questions. And we might be able to help you with the latter!
Further in this article, you’ll find questions (with answers!) that will force even the most incredible sports fans to stumble. So, crack a few cold ones, fill a bowl with chips, and whip out the sports trivia questions we’ve prepared for you. And, if a sports quiz didn’t wear you out, wrap up the night with a bowl of popcorn and some movie trivia questions!
What Makes Sports Trivia Questions Interesting?
Ask yourself a question — just how much do you know about sports? The most interesting part about sports trivia questions is that they will push your knowledge to the limit. And, if you guess incorrectly, you might learn a thing or two in the process.
Like all the other interesting trivia questions, these are versatile as well. High chances are that there is a sports fan in every group of friends. So, if you are out of ideas on what to do with friends, whip out these questions to have a good time anytime!
Also, it makes it more fun to have “specialists” (fans who claim to understand the ins and outs of games) in your teams. So invite a friend who likes soccer and another who prefers American football and let them duel it out in a trivia game. See who gets the victory at the end.
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#1
How long is a marathon? Answer: 26.2 miles.
Ivan Petrov 3 years ago
But does anyone ask "Why a marathon is 26,2 miles?". That is the more interesting question. I believe, that is the distance between a city and a battlefield in Ancient Greece. They sent a runner to tell they won, and he ran the whole time, got to the agora, said "We won" and died of exhaustion. Or so the story goes.
Which Sports Trivia Questions and Answers Cover the Most?
With so many sports to choose from (some being rather weird), some have risen to the top. In America, four sports have captured the attention of the nation. Those are baseball, American football, basketball, and soccer. Hence, it only makes sense that baseball, basketball, and both types of football (standard and European) are the most popular subjects of sports trivia questions.
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#2
What is the only country to have played in every single soccer World Cup? Answer: Brazil.
Lady of the Mountains 3 years ago
In America, they call it soccer because football is a different game. My guess is that you're not from America, but most people still know about the mix ups between the dialects, so they probably just put down soccer so no one got confused thinking it could possibly have been a game in which you throw a "foot shaped" ball rather than kick a spherical one
Load More Replies...How to Spice Up a Simple Sports Trivia Quiz?
Sometimes, answering questions can get rather dull and repetitive. For this reason, adding some spice to the mix is essential. The best way to do so is by offering prizes for the winners. You can either award them to a team or an individual.
So, what are some excellent trivia prizes? Well, it can range from accessories to stickers. Just make sure to avoid sugary drinks and snacks. You know, a healthy lifestyle and all. Forget about the chips we mentioned earlier.
#5
What retired basketball player tried out for the Chicago White Sox in 1994? Answer: Michael Jordan.
April 3 years ago
He only ever achieved playing at the AA level, therefore, never making it to the "show". For anyone foolishly thinking baseball to be an easy sport has NO idea what talents one must possess in making a MLB club. Even more difficult a task is maintaining MLB status. Harder yet is being elite enough to be an every day player and accomplishing longevity in the sport. It's not an easy feat being able to connect with a 100+ mph fastball, much less consistently getting actual base hits.
What Are Some Other Fun Sports Quizzes?
Sometimes, everyday sports can become rather dull. Luckily, the sports world is enormous! You can always mix up game nights by inserting some facts about the Olympics. However, be prepared to wait quite a while for the correct answers! Since the Olympic games are held only every four years, not everyone will guess correctly on the first try. Or the second.
#6
Who was the first British player to win league titles in four countries? Answer: David Beckham.
Matthew Schmidt 3 years ago
Maybe mention the sport next time. This could be a rugby question, a hockey question or a basketball question.
Jennifer Checki 3 years ago
Right, but I think it’s making the point that it’s across all sports.
Load More Replies... #8
What team owns the longest winning streak in NBA history? Answer: Los Angeles Lakers.
#9
What is the record for red cards given in a single soccer game? Answer: 36.
Stefaan De Clerck 3 years ago
36? How did that happen with only 11 players and some substitutes? Weird.
Angela Day 3 years ago
Argentinian league - after a bench clearing brawl, the ref red carded all 22 players plus some subs and coaches.
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Tall_Tri_Guy 3 years ago
I call BS. There's only 11 players a side. Maximum 22 players can be sent off with a red card.
Stefaan De Clerck 3 years ago
The coach can be sent off too, but still … 36 people sent off is crazy.
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What was the first city to host the Olympics twice? Answer: Paris.
#13
What is the last event in the decathlon? Answer: 1500 meters.
Raetz nelson 3 years ago
You’re ugly but not like super ugly, just really ugly
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What’s the national sport of Canada? Answer: Lacrosse.
Angela Day 3 years ago
Lacrosse is our national summer sort and hockey is obviously our national winter sport.
April 3 years ago
Okay, I see now. I'm American, but was totally confident when I answered ice hockey only to be shocked when I read lacrosse.
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#16
In soccer, what body part can’t touch the ball? Answer: Hands.
Chris Traina 2 years ago
incorrect. its the entire arm with the side of the shoulder as the exception
#18
In what year were women allowed to compete in the modern Olympic games and in what sport? Answer: 1900, tennis.
#19
In which winter sport are the terms “stale fish” and “mule kick” used? Answer: Snowboarding.
#20
How many minutes was the longest recorded point in the history of tennis? Answer: 29 minutes.
#21
How many Olympic games were held in countries that no longer exist? Answer: 3.
#22
Name the Sportsman of the century, declared in 1999 by both the prestigious US magazine Sports Illustrated and the BBC? Answer: Muhammad Ali.
#23
In the 1971 Olympics, Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast to score a perfect score. What country was she representing? Answer: Romania.
April 3 years ago
You're absolutely correct! I didn't even notice that error until your comment pointed it out. Nice!
Load More Replies... #25
What team won the first-ever football game played at night? Answer: Philadelphia Athletics.
#26
Which basketball player was Michael Jordan nicknamed after when he was in high school? Answer: Magic Johnson.
#28
What are the two states in the United States that have yet to send a team to the NCAA? Answer: Alaska and Maine.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
Alaska has the most NCAA national championships in marksmanship/rifling.
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
Not only is the University of Maine an old member of the NCAA, they've won national championships in hockey and made the college world series in baseball.
#32
Who pitched the only no-hit game in World Series history? Answer: Don Larsen – 1956.
Chip Dennison 3 years ago
all perfect games are no hitters, not all no hitters are perfect games
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What is the only U.S. city to win three of the four major professional sports championships in the same year? Answer: Detroit, won NFL, NBA, and NHL.
#35
The Olympics are held every how many years? Answer: 4 years.
#36
Who has won more tennis grand slam titles, Venus Williams or Serena Williams? Answer: Serena Williams.
#37
What country has competed the most times in the Summer Olympics yet hasn’t won any kind of medal? Answer: Liechtenstein.
#38
Which boxer fought against Muhammad Ali and won? Answer: Joe Frazier.
Gabby Ghoul 3 years ago (edited)
Ali also lost to Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, Trevor Berbick and Leon Spinks.
#40
How many players are on a baseball team? Answer: 9 players.
WonderWoman 3 years ago
Shouldn't the question be: How many players are on the FIELD for a baseball team?
Gabby Ghoul 3 years ago (edited)
10 if you include the DH, even more if you include the other starting and relief pitchers. And then the people on the bench ...
Ivan Petrov 3 years ago
Don't they have enough people to play a match by themselves, during training? I think that's how football ⚽️ teams do it.
Load More Replies... #41
What is the only sport to be played on the moon? Answer: A round of golf.
Gabby Ghoul 3 years ago (edited)
No, Alan Shepard did not play "a round of golf." He took an one awkward swing with a 6-iron head attached to a soil collector.
Ivan Petrov 3 years ago
Earth golf and moon golf have different rules and equipment 😆
Load More Replies... #44
What team gets the advantage of the first bat? Answer: The visiting team.
#48
What do the rings in the Olympics represent? Answer: The continents of the world.
mel 3 years ago
7continents, 5 rings (?) It's the color of the rings - most used colors of the world flags
Ivan Petrov 3 years ago
Antarctica has no population, and Australia is fake (/j).
Load More Replies... #50
In golf, what do you call a score of four under par on a single hole? Answer: Condor – there have only been four verified; all were hole-in-ones on par five holes.
#51
What pitcher holds the Major League Baseball record for most no-hitters? Answer: Nolan Ryan – seven.
#52
Who was the first American to win the Tour de France bicycle race? Answer: Greg Lemond – 1986.
Gabby Ghoul 3 years ago
I remember watching the finish of his 3rd win in 1989--so tense, the margin was just 8 seconds!
#54
What is the only sport where you can see teams defending goals of different sizes? Answer: Water polo.
#55
What is the longest track and field race in the Olympics? Answer: 50-kilometer walking race.
#56
What former Olympian lit the flame at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games? Answer: Muhammad Ali.
#57
Who is Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as? Answer: Pele – Brazilian soccer player.
#60
How many dogs take part in a greyhound race? Answer: Six.
#61
In 2012 Lewis Hamilton announced he’s leaving McLaren to drive for which other team? Answer: Mercedes.
#62
What sport is best known as the ‘king of sports? Football (Soccer).
Ivan Petrov 3 years ago
Probably controversial opinion, but I don't see why. Snooker, on the other hand, that is beautiful. Lining up the shots, alternating the types of balls. A lot more finesse.
Load More Replies... #63
Which golf tournament did Tiger Woods win by 12 strokes cementing his first-ever major championship win? Answer: The Masters.
#64
In motor racing, what color is the flag they wave to indicate the winner? Answer: Checkered flag.
#66
In what game is “love” a score? Answer: Tennis.
#67
In meters, how big is an Olympic-sized swimming pool? Answer: 50 meters long and 25 meters wide.
#68
What is the only team in the NFL to neither host nor play in the Super Bowl? Answer: Cleveland Browns.
Ivan Petrov 3 years ago (edited)
I read that as "never lost or played" - "of course they won't lose, if they've never played... oh. My bad." 😆
#70
This player was the first-ever openly gay person to be drafted by an NFL team. What was his name? Answer: Michael Sam.
#71
What NFL team lost the first Super Bowl in 1970? Answer: Minnesota Vikings.
Gabby Ghoul 3 years ago
A trick question since what we now call the Super Bowl was originally named the AFL-NFL World Championship.
Michael Mapes 3 years ago
Actually the First to be called "Super Bowl" was in 1969 when the Colts lost to the Jets!
#72
Which NFL team has their logo located on only one side of their helmets? Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers.
#76
What sport is called the “sport of kings”? Answer: Polo.
#77
What do the letters BMX stand for? Answer: Bicycle Moto X.
#86
What was the last country to host both the summer and the winter Olympic games in the same year? Answer: Germany – 1936.
#87
In cricket, how many runs are scored if the ball is hit over the boundary without bouncing? Answer: Six.
#90
The classic 1980 movie called Raging Bull is about which real-life boxer? Answer: Jake LaMotta.
#91
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins which three races? Answer: The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
#93
Which of the following sports does not use a ball? Golf, tennis, hockey, or polo? Answer: Hockey.
#94
Basketball player, Scottie Pippen, has a word tattooed on his forearm. What does it say? Answer: Pip.
#95
How long is the free skate in figure skating? Answer: Four and a half minutes for men, four minutes for women.
#96
During the first-ever modern Olympics, what were the first placers awarded with? Answer: Silver medals.
#98
Which team has the record of scoring the most points in a single Super Bowl? Answer: The San Francisco 49ers.
#99
What wide receiver caused a sensation during his rookie season with a one-handed catch? Answer: Odell Beckham Jr.
#100
Who was the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19? Answer: Rudy Gobert.
Joshuah Manuel 3 years ago
I joke that he should have been given the DPOY. He was in the running when the season stopped and how many points did he prevent by having been the first to catch COVID-19
#101
Who was the first-ever NBA player to score 2,000 points in a single season? Answer: George Yardly.
#105
During which inning is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" traditionally sung? Answer: The 7th inning.
#109
What team has the most NBA titles? Answer: Boston Celtics.
Conor Reid (SuperCoolConor6) 2 years ago
the lakers and celtics are tied for 20 NBA championships
#113
What were the first two women’s sports included in the modern Olympics? Answer: Tennis and golf – 1900.
#114
Who was the first Olympic boxing gold medalist to also win a boxing world championship? Answer: Floyd Patterson.
#116
Who holds the Major League Baseball record for career strikeouts as a batter? Answer: Reggie Jackson.
#118
Who is the youngest woman to ever win a tennis grand slam singles title? Answer: Martina Hingis – 16 years 3 months.
#121
How many disciplines are there in men’s gymnastics? Answer: Six – vault, rings, floor, high bar, parallel bars, horse.
#122
Famous pediatrician and author Benjamin Spock won an Olympic gold medal in what sport? Answer: Rowing.
#124
A sporting event is held every year on Memorial Day. What is it? Answer: Indianapolis 500.
#126
Who was the first president to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball game? Answer: William Howard Taft.
#127
What team is considered the oldest in the NFL? Answer: Green Bay Packers.
#131
Which MLB player was better known as “The Bambino”? Answer: Babe Ruth.
#132
Which NFL team has a lightning bolt on the players’ helmets? Answer: Los Angeles Chargers.
#135
Who held seven American track records from 2,000 to 10,000 meters when he died in a 1975 car crash? Answer: Steve Prefontaine.
#136
Scotty Bowman has won the most championships as a coach in which sport? Answer: Hockey (NHL). He’s been a coach for 5 different NHL teams.
#137
Who is the only coach to win both an NCAA Division I basketball championship and an NBA title? Answer: Larry Brown.
#139
Who is the only Major League Baseball player to win MVP in both leagues? Answer: Frank Robinson.
#140
The French Open tennis tournament is hosted at a stadium named after which World War I pilot? Answer: Roland Garros.
#141
Which is the only one of the four golf tournaments that make up the Majors to be held at the same venue every year? Answer: US Masters at Augusta National.
#142
What country has competed the most times in the Summer Olympics yet hasn’t won a gold medal? Answer: The Philippines.
Dindo Dacanay 3 years ago
Not true, Hidilyn Diaz won Gold at Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics for weightlifting.
#146
When he was just in eighth grade, what NBA coach appeared on Late Night with David Letterman? Answer: Frank Vogel.
#147
What is the name of the fictitious Minor League Baseball team on The Simpsons? Answer: The Springfield Isotopes.
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