Are you a sports enthusiast who loves trivia? Whether you’re testing your own knowledge or challenging friends and family, these 50 sports questions and answers cover a wide range of topics from football and basketball to tennis and the Olympics. Get ready for a fun and informative sports quiz!
General Sports Trivia
- Which country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Answer: Uruguay - What is the national sport of Canada?
Answer: Ice hockey and lacrosse - How many players are there in a standard soccer team on the field?
Answer: 11 - Which sport is known as “the sport of kings”?
Answer: Horse racing - What does NBA stand for?
Answer: National Basketball Association
Football (Soccer) Trivia
- Who has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Answer: Brazil (5 titles) - Which club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?
Answer: Real Madrid - Who is the all-time top goal scorer in the World Cup?
Answer: Miroslav Klose (Germany, 16 goals) - Which country hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Answer: Russia - What is the nickname of Manchester United?
Answer: The Red Devils
Basketball Trivia
- Who is known as “His Airness”?
Answer: Michael Jordan - How many points is a three-pointer worth in basketball?
Answer: 3 points - Which NBA team has won the most championships?
Answer: Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers (17 each) - Who was the first player to ever score 100 points in a single NBA game?
Answer: Wilt Chamberlain - Which player is known as “The King” in basketball?
Answer: LeBron James
Tennis Trivia
- Who has won the most Grand Slam titles in men’s tennis?
Answer: Novak Djokovic - What is the surface of the French Open played on?
Answer: Clay - Which female tennis player has the most Grand Slam titles?
Answer: Margaret Court (24 titles) - Which tennis player is known as “The Swiss Maestro”?
Answer: Roger Federer - What is the nickname of the Wimbledon Championship?
Answer: The Championships
Olympic Games Trivia
- In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Answer: 1896 - Which country has won the most Olympic medals in history?
Answer: United States - What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?
Answer: The five continents - Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Answer: Michael Phelps (28 medals) - Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
Answer: Los Angeles, USA
American Football Trivia
- Which team has won the most Super Bowls?
Answer: New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers (6 each) - Who is considered the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) in NFL history?
Answer: Tom Brady - What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Super Bowl winner?
Answer: Vince Lombardi Trophy - Which NFL team is known as “America’s Team”?
Answer: Dallas Cowboys - Who holds the record for the most touchdowns in NFL history?
Answer: Jerry Rice
Baseball Trivia
- Which team has won the most World Series titles?
Answer: New York Yankees - Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season?
Answer: Barry Bonds (73 home runs in 2001) - What is the name of the championship series in Major League Baseball?
Answer: World Series - How many innings are in a standard baseball game?
Answer: 9 - Who is considered the greatest baseball player of all time?
Answer: Babe Ruth
Golf Trivia
- Which golfer has won the most major championships?
Answer: Jack Nicklaus (18 majors) - What is the term for scoring one stroke under par in golf?
Answer: Birdie - Who is known as “The Tiger” in golf?
Answer: Tiger Woods - What is the famous golf tournament held annually at Augusta National?
Answer: The Masters - How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
Answer: 18
Miscellaneous Sports Trivia
- What is the fastest land sport in the world?
Answer: Formula 1 racing - Which sport is played at Wimbledon?
Answer: Tennis - How many players are on a standard ice hockey team on the ice?
Answer: 6 - What is the only sport to have been played on the moon?
Answer: Golf - Which country is famous for sumo wrestling?
Answer: Japan - How long is a marathon race?
Answer: 26.2 miles (42.195 km) - Which sport features the Tour de France?
Answer: Cycling - What is the maximum score in a single frame of bowling?
Answer: 30 (a strike followed by two more strikes) - Which athlete is known as “The Fastest Man Alive”?
Answer: Usain Bolt - What is the national sport of Japan?
Answer: Sumo wrestling
Final Thoughts
There you have it—50 sports questions and answers to challenge your sports knowledge! Whether you use these for a trivia night or just to test yourself, we hope you had fun learning more about the world of sports. Share this quiz with your friends and see who scores the highest!
