From last-minute goals to record-breaking sprints, sport has a way of producing the kind of moments that beg to be turned into a quiz question. We dug through our database for the very best sports trivia we have on file and ended up with a 100-question set you can drop straight into your next pub quiz, club night, or office event.

100 sports quiz questions and answers

Sports is one of the most universally loved trivia categories on the planet. It works across age groups, languages, and continents — and unlike fleeting pop culture, the great sporting moments stick around for decades. The catch is that a great sports round can’t just be a checklist of champions; it needs a mix of household names, historic firsts, oddball rules, and questions that reward fans who pay attention.

What makes a good sports round?

A strong sports round has a rhythm. Open with something almost anyone in the room can answer — a famous team, a famous record — to get people writing. Slip in a couple of “wait, really?” facts that even the lifelong fans don’t know. Sprinkle individual sports between team sports so the round doesn’t feel like a single-discipline exam. And always include at least one Olympics question, because the Olympics is the closest thing sports trivia has to a universal language.

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Every question below comes with the correct answer in bold plus three plausible incorrect options. That gives you flexibility: read it as multiple choice for a more accessible round, or hide the options and use it as an open-ended question for a tougher one. Most experienced quiz masters mix both formats inside the same round — easier questions stay multiple choice, the trickier records and obscure facts get presented open.

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Football / Soccer

The world’s biggest sport, and a non-negotiable in any pub quiz from Glasgow to Buenos Aires. These questions cover World Cups, Champions League nights, club legends, and a few rules quirks that even regular viewers tend to miss.

Which country won the first ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
- Uruguay
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Italy
Which player has won the Ballon d’Or a record number of times as of 2024?
- Lionel Messi
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Michel Platini
- Johan Cruyff
Which English club is nicknamed “The Red Devils”?
- Manchester United
- Liverpool
- Arsenal
- Chelsea
In what year did the FIFA World Cup take place in South Africa, the first held on the African continent?
- 2010
- 2006
- 2014
- 2002
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
- Brazil
- Germany
- Italy
- Argentina
Who is the all-time top scorer of the UEFA Champions League?
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Lionel Messi
- Robert Lewandowski
- Karim Benzema
What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed per team in a standard FIFA match (as of the 2022 rule changes)?
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 6
Which Italian club is known as “La Vecchia Signora” (The Old Lady)?
- Juventus
- AC Milan
- Inter Milan
- Roma
Who scored the famous “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 World Cup?
- Diego Maradona
- Pelé
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Jorge Valdano
Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
- Qatar
- Russia
- Brazil
- United Arab Emirates
In football, how many minutes long is a standard match excluding stoppage time?
- 90 minutes
- 80 minutes
- 100 minutes
- 120 minutes
Which German club is based in Munich and has won the Bundesliga more times than any other?
- Bayern Munich
- Borussia Dortmund
- RB Leipzig
- Schalke 04
Who managed Manchester United for 26 years before retiring in 2013?
- Sir Alex Ferguson
- Matt Busby
- Louis van Gaal
- José Mourinho
Which player scored twice for France in the 1998 World Cup final, as France won at home?
- Zinedine Zidane
- Emmanuel Petit
- Lilian Thuram
- Thierry Henry
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the English Premier League?
- The Premier League Trophy
- The FA Cup
- The Charity Shield
- The Carling Cup

American Football (NFL)

The NFL dominates US sports trivia, with a season-long story arc and the biggest single-day sporting event on the planet in the Super Bowl. This set focuses on franchise history, Super Bowl records, and quarterback legends.

Which two NFL teams are tied for the most Super Bowl wins, each with six?
- New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers
- Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers
- Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys
- San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers
Which quarterback holds the record for the most Super Bowl wins?
- Tom Brady
- Joe Montana
- Terry Bradshaw
- Patrick Mahomes
In what year was Super Bowl I played?
- 1967
- 1965
- 1970
- 1972
Which city’s NFL team is nicknamed the “Cheeseheads” by their fans?
- Green Bay (Packers)
- Chicago (Bears)
- Minnesota (Vikings)
- Detroit (Lions)
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
- 6
- 7
- 3
- 8
Which NFL player is the all-time leading rusher in regular season yards?
- Emmitt Smith
- Walter Payton
- Barry Sanders
- Adrian Peterson
Which team plays its home games at Lambeau Field?
- Green Bay Packers
- Chicago Bears
- Detroit Lions
- Minnesota Vikings
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Super Bowl champion?
- Vince Lombardi Trophy
- George Halas Trophy
- Lamar Hunt Trophy
- Pete Rozelle Trophy
Which quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to their Super Bowl LIV win in 2020?
- Patrick Mahomes
- Alex Smith
- Trent Green
- Joe Montana
In what year did the AFL and NFL officially merge into a single league?
- 1970
- 1966
- 1975
- 1968
Which NFL franchise was originally based in Cleveland before moving to become the Baltimore Ravens?
- The original Cleveland Browns
- The Indianapolis Colts
- The Tennessee Titans
- The Los Angeles Rams
Who is generally credited as the first ever No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick (in 1936)?
- Jay Berwanger
- Sammy Baugh
- Tom Harmon
- Bronko Nagurski

Tennis

Tennis trivia rewards fans who follow both the men’s and women’s circuits and remember the grand slam history. These questions span Wimbledon legends, world No. 1s, and a few of the more curious rules of the sport.

How many Grand Slam singles titles did Roger Federer win during his career?
- 20
- 21
- 17
- 24
Which player won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era, the most by any woman?
- Serena Williams
- Steffi Graf
- Margaret Court
- Martina Navratilova
In tennis scoring, what term is used when the score is 40-40?
- Deuce
- Advantage
- Tiebreak
- Match point
At which Grand Slam is the trophy traditionally presented on grass courts?
- Wimbledon
- US Open
- French Open
- Australian Open
Which Spanish player is nicknamed “The King of Clay”?
- Rafael Nadal
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Juan Carlos Ferrero
- David Ferrer
What is the maximum number of sets in a men’s Grand Slam singles match?
- 5
- 3
- 7
- 4
Who became the youngest male player to reach World No. 1 in the ATP rankings in 2022?
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Daniil Medvedev
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Jannik Sinner
Which Serbian player surpassed 400 weeks as ATP World No. 1?
- Novak Djokovic
- Goran Ivanišević
- Janko Tipsarević
- Filip Krajinović
At which Grand Slam tournament do players compete on clay courts?
- French Open (Roland-Garros)
- Wimbledon
- US Open
- Australian Open
What is the term used when a served ball touches the net but still lands in the correct service box, requiring the serve to be retaken?
- A let
- A fault
- A double fault
- A break point
Which American tennis player won her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2017 and was nicknamed “Sloane”?
- Sloane Stephens
- Madison Keys
- Coco Gauff
- Jennifer Brady
How many players are on each side in a doubles tennis match?
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4

Cricket

A must-have for any UK, Australian, Indian, South African, or Caribbean audience. These questions cover Test history, World Cup glory, and a few of cricket’s more unique terms.

Which country won the first ever Cricket World Cup in 1975?
- West Indies
- Australia
- England
- India
Who holds the record for the most Test runs in cricket history?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Ricky Ponting
- Brian Lara
- Kumar Sangakkara
How many players are on each team in a standard cricket match?
- 11
- 10
- 12
- 9
In cricket, what is the term for a bowler taking three wickets on consecutive deliveries?
- Hat-trick
- Maiden
- Yorker
- Googly
Which Australian batsman has a Test batting average of 99.94, widely considered the greatest in cricket history?
- Sir Donald Bradman
- Steve Waugh
- Ricky Ponting
- Allan Border
Which country hosts “The Ashes” rivalry alongside England?
- Australia
- India
- South Africa
- New Zealand
What is the maximum number of overs each side bowls in a One Day International (ODI)?
- 50
- 40
- 20
- 60
Which Indian cricketer is known as “Captain Cool”?
- MS Dhoni
- Virat Kohli
- Rahul Dravid
- Sourav Ganguly
In cricket, what does “LBW” stand for?
- Leg Before Wicket
- Long Boundary Wide
- Left Bat Wicket
- Low Ball Wicket
Which format of cricket is the shortest, with 20 overs per side?
- Twenty20 (T20)
- Test
- One Day International
- The Hundred
Which English cricket ground is known as “The Home of Cricket”?
- Lord’s
- The Oval
- Old Trafford
- Edgbaston
Which country won the 2023 Cricket World Cup, held in India?
- Australia
- India
- New Zealand
- England

Basketball (NBA)

The NBA produces some of the most quotable stats and rivalries in all of sports. Expect questions on dynasties, MVPs, and a couple of college-era surprises.

Which player holds the record for the most NBA championships won?
- Bill Russell (11)
- Michael Jordan
- LeBron James
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer (regular season, as of 2024)?
- LeBron James
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Karl Malone
- Kobe Bryant
Which team did Michael Jordan win all six of his NBA championships with?
- Chicago Bulls
- Washington Wizards
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Detroit Pistons
How many points is a successful shot from beyond the three-point line worth?
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 1
Which NBA player is nicknamed “The Greek Freak”?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Nikola Jokić
- Luka Dončić
- Joel Embiid
In what year was the NBA founded (originally as the BAA)?
- 1946
- 1950
- 1937
- 1965
Which team has won the most NBA championships in franchise history?
- Boston Celtics
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Chicago Bulls
- Golden State Warriors
Who was the NBA’s first-ever unanimous MVP, in 2016?
- Stephen Curry
- LeBron James
- Michael Jordan
- Kevin Durant
What is the diameter of a standard NBA basketball hoop in inches?
- 18
- 16
- 20
- 22
Which player scored an NBA record 100 points in a single game in 1962?
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Bill Russell
- Jerry West
- Elgin Baylor
The Toronto Raptors won the NBA Championship in which year?
- 2019
- 2017
- 2020
- 2018
Which NBA player was nicknamed “The Black Mamba” during his career with the Los Angeles Lakers?
- Kobe Bryant
- Magic Johnson
- Shaquille O’Neal
- James Worthy

Baseball (MLB)

America’s pastime is loaded with history, statistics, and lore. These questions span World Series glory, batting records, and the quirks of America’s most numerically obsessed sport.

Which team has won the most World Series titles in MLB history?
- New York Yankees
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Boston Red Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers
Who holds the MLB career home run record?
- Barry Bonds (762)
- Hank Aaron
- Babe Ruth
- Albert Pujols
In which year did Jackie Robinson break MLB’s colour barrier?
- 1947
- 1955
- 1942
- 1950
What is the maximum number of innings in a standard MLB regular season game (before extra innings)?
- 9
- 7
- 10
- 11
Which team famously broke its “Curse of the Bambino” by winning the 2004 World Series?
- Boston Red Sox
- Chicago Cubs
- Cleveland Indians
- New York Mets
Which Japanese player won the AL MVP in 2021 as a two-way star (pitching and hitting)?
- Shohei Ohtani
- Hideki Matsui
- Ichiro Suzuki
- Yu Darvish
What is the term for hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game?
- Hitting for the cycle
- A grand slam
- A no-hitter
- The triple crown
Which team won the World Series in 2016, ending a 108-year drought?
- Chicago Cubs
- Cleveland Indians
- Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Dodgers
In baseball, what is the term for a hit that allows the batter to reach all four bases on one play without an error or a fielder’s choice?
- Home run
- Triple
- Grand slam
- Stolen base
Which pitcher holds the MLB record for most career strikeouts?
- Nolan Ryan (5,714)
- Randy Johnson
- Roger Clemens
- Greg Maddux
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the World Series champion?
- The Commissioner’s Trophy
- The Vince Lombardi Trophy
- The Stanley Cup
- The Larry O’Brien Trophy
How many bases must a runner touch to score a run?
- 4 (including home)
- 3
- 5
- 2

Olympics

The Olympics is the great equaliser of sports trivia — questions span swimming, gymnastics, athletics, and the Games themselves. Strong Olympic rounds reward people who watch once every four years and remember the highlights.

Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals of all time?
- Michael Phelps (23)
- Larisa Latynina
- Usain Bolt
- Carl Lewis
In which year did the modern Olympic Games begin?
- 1896
- 1900
- 1888
- 1912
Which city hosted the 2020 Olympic Games (held in 2021 due to COVID-19)?
- Tokyo
- Beijing
- Paris
- Rio de Janeiro
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
- 5
- 4
- 6
- 7
Which sprinter holds the world records in both the 100m and 200m?
- Usain Bolt
- Tyson Gay
- Justin Gatlin
- Yohan Blake
Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games?
- Athens
- Paris
- London
- Rome
What is the only Olympic sport in which both men and women compete directly against each other?
- Equestrian
- Sailing
- Archery
- Shooting
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
- United States
- United Kingdom
- France
- Germany
In which sport did Nadia Comăneci score the first perfect 10 in Olympic history (1976)?
- Gymnastics
- Diving
- Figure skating
- Synchronised swimming
Which city was the first to host the Olympic Games three times, becoming a host in 2012?
- London
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- Athens
How often were the Summer Olympic Games traditionally held?
- Every four years
- Every two years
- Every five years
- Every three years
Which winter sport features athletes sliding stones across ice toward a target?
- Curling
- Bobsleigh
- Luge
- Skeleton
Which long-distance runner from Ethiopia famously won the 1960 Olympic marathon running barefoot?
- Abebe Bikila
- Haile Gebrselassie
- Kenenisa Bekele
- Mamo Wolde
Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
- France (Paris)
- Japan
- United States
- Australia
What flame is lit at the opening ceremony of every Olympic Games and burns until the closing ceremony?
- The Olympic flame / cauldron
- The Eternal Flame
- The Torch of Athens
- The Pyre of Peace

Boxing & Combat Sports

A small but high-impact section. Boxing trivia rewards historical knowledge; MMA trivia tests whether your room follows the modern circuit.

Which boxer was famously known as “The Greatest” and floated like a butterfly?
- Muhammad Ali
- Joe Frazier
- George Foreman
- Sugar Ray Robinson
In which year did the “Rumble in the Jungle” take place between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman?
- 1974
- 1971
- 1976
- 1980
How many rounds are in a professional world championship boxing fight (standard format)?
- 12
- 10
- 15
- 8
Which boxer retired with an undefeated record of 50-0?
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.
- Manny Pacquiao
- Rocky Marciano
- Mike Tyson
Which Irish MMA fighter became the first UFC fighter to hold belts in two weight classes simultaneously?
- Conor McGregor
- Michael Bisping
- Khabib Nurmagomedov
- Daniel Cormier
In MMA, what is the term for a referee stoppage where a fighter is deemed unable to defend themselves but is not fully knocked out?
- Technical knockout (TKO)
- Submission
- Decision
- Draw

Golf & Other Sports

A grab-bag for the categories that any well-rounded sports quiz needs to touch. Golf, motorsport, rugby, and a few wild cards.

How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
- 18
- 9
- 16
- 20
Which golfer has won the most career major championships in men’s professional golf?
- Jack Nicklaus (18)
- Tiger Woods
- Walter Hagen
- Ben Hogan
Which iconic golf course in Augusta, Georgia hosts The Masters every year?
- Augusta National Golf Club
- Pebble Beach
- St Andrews
- Pinehurst
Which two Formula 1 drivers are tied for the most World Drivers’ Championship titles, with seven each?
- Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton
- Sebastian Vettel and Ayrton Senna
- Max Verstappen and Alain Prost
- Niki Lauda and Jackie Stewart
In rugby union, how many points is a try worth (as of current rules)?
- 5
- 4
- 6
- 3
Which country has won the men’s Rugby World Cup the most times, tied with New Zealand?
- South Africa
- Australia
- England
- France
In ice hockey, the trophy awarded to the NHL playoff champion is called what?
- The Stanley Cup
- The Hart Trophy
- The Art Ross Trophy
- The Vezina Trophy
What is the highest possible score in a single frame of ten-pin bowling?
- 30
- 12
- 20
- 100
In Formula 1, what colour flag is waved to signal the end of a race?
- Chequered (black and white)
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
In cycling, the leader of the Tour de France wears which colour jersey?
- Yellow
- Green
- Polka dot
- White
Which sport uses a “shuttlecock” instead of a ball?
- Badminton
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Pickleball
In darts, what is the highest score a player can achieve with three darts on a standard board?
- 180
- 150
- 170
- 200

Hosting tips for a great sports round

A few small choices make the difference between a sports round that lands and one that drags:

Mix difficulty inside each sport — open with a gimme, close with a deep cut. People remember the round they almost won, not the one that crushed them.
Use visuals where possible — kits, logos, and famous photographs work brilliantly for sports. QuizWitz Live supports images on every question, which turns a “name the player” question into something far more entertaining.
Don’t over-index on one league — a US-heavy quiz dies in a UK pub, and vice versa. Mixing football with NFL, cricket with baseball, gives every type of fan a chance to shine.
Have a tiebreaker ready — sports trivia is famous for producing dead-heat scores. A “guess the exact number” question (career goals, race times, stadium capacity) settles it cleanly.

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Sports trivia is one of the most reliable ways to bring a room together. A well-built round gives the football obsessives a chance to brag, the casual viewers a chance to surprise themselves, and the Olympics fans a chance to remember why they cried at a swimming race four years ago.

Whether you’re hosting a pub quiz, a corporate teambuilding, or a tournament-format trivia night, this set of 100 questions is a ready-made backbone for the sports section. Pick and choose, mix the formats, and adjust to your audience.