120 Sports Trivia Q&A for the Ultimate Sports Quiz Night

After reviewing hundreds of sports quizzes and curating questions for real fans, I’ve put together a list of 120 top sports trivia questions and answers. This set covers all the best sports categories and delivers memorable, high-energy fun every time.

120 sports trivia questions and answers for your next get-together

Discover 120 sports trivia questions and answers in one place. Perfect for making your next get-together exciting, competitive, and unforgettable.

Baseball (15 Q&A)

Q: How many bases are on a baseball field?
A: 4

Q: Who is known as “The Bambino”?
A: Babe Ruth

Q: What material covers a baseball?
A: Leather

Q: How many innings are played in a standard MLB game?
A: 9

Q: What is sung during the 7th inning stretch?
A: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”

Q: Who pitched the first 100-mph fastball in MLB?
A: Nolan Ryan

Q: Which team bats first in a baseball game?
A: The visiting team

Q: What is the highest single-season batting average recorded?
A: .440 by Hugh Duffy (1894)

Q: Which female pitcher struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig?
A: Jackie Mitchell

Q: Who hit “The Shot Heard ’Round the World”?
A: Bobby Thomson (1951)

Q: Who holds the all-time home run record?
A: Barry Bonds (762)

Q: What is the circumference of a baseball?
A: 9 inches

Q: Which team has the highest win-loss percentage in MLB history?
A: New York Yankees

Q: How many MLB teams have never won a World Series?
A: 5

Q: Who was the first Black MLB manager?
A: Frank Robinson

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Basketball (15 Q&A)

Q: What does NBA stand for?
A: The National Basketball Association

Q: How high is an NBA basketball hoop?
A: 10 feet

Q: How many periods are in a regulation NBA game?
A: 4 quarters

Q: Who is called “King” in the NBA?
A: LeBron James

Q: What is the penalty for excessive physical contact?
A: Personal foul

Q: Which team had 73 wins in a season?
A: Golden State Warriors (2015–2016)

Q: Who scored 100 points in an NBA game?
A: Wilt Chamberlain

Q: What is the name of the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy?
A: Kobe Bryant Trophy

Q: What is a triple-double?
A: Double digits in 3 statistical categories

Q: Who was the NBA’s first unanimous MVP?
A: Stephen Curry

Q: Who is the shortest player ever to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
A: Spud Webb (5'7")

Q: Who has the most MVPs in NBA history?
A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6)

Q: What is the official name of the NBA’s Hall of Fame?
A: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Q: Who holds the NBA record for career assists?
A: John Stockton

Q: Who was the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game?
A: Lisa Leslie

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Football (15 Q&A)

Q: How many points is a touchdown worth?
A: 6

Q: What trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl winner?
A: Lombardi Trophy

Q: Which NFL team has a logo on only one side of its helmet?
A: Pittsburgh Steelers

Q: Who is known as “Prime Time”?
A: Deion Sanders

Q: What is the length of a football field, excluding end zones?
A: 100 yards

Q: Who was the first NFL player to throw 4,000 yards in a season?
A: Joe Namath

Q: Which NFL franchise lost 4 consecutive Super Bowls?
A: Buffalo Bills

Q: Which NFL team was originally called the “Titans”?
A: New York Jets

Q: Which stadium is nicknamed “The Frozen Tundra”?
A: Lambeau Field

Q: Who won the first two Super Bowls?
A: Green Bay Packers

Q: Who has the most career sacks in the NFL?
A: Bruce Smith

Q: Who is the NFL’s all-time points scorer?
A: Adam Vinatieri

Q: Which defensive player scored 4 playoff touchdowns?
A: Asante Samuel 

Q: Which NFL team went undefeated for a whole season?
A: Miami Dolphins (1972)

Q: Who was the MVP of the first Super Bowl?
A: Bart Starr

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Soccer (15 Q&A)

Q: Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
A: Uruguay

Q: What body part is usually not allowed to touch the ball?
A: Hands (except goalkeeper)

Q: Who scored the “Hand of God” goal?
A: Diego Maradona

Q: What is 'the beautiful game'?
A: Soccer (Football)

Q: How many players are on the field per team in soccer?
A: 11

Q: Who has won the most Ballon d’Or awards?
A: Lionel Messi (8)

Q: Which country has won the most World Cups?
A: Brazil (5)

Q: Who scored the fastest goal in World Cup history?
A: Hakan Şükür

Q: What is a hat trick?
A: 3 goals by 1 player in a match

Q: Who has the most career international goals?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo

Q: Who is the youngest player to appear in a World Cup?
A: Norman Whiteside

Q: Which club won the first La Liga title in the 21st century?
A: Deportivo La Coruña (2000)

Q: Which stadium is nicknamed “La Catedral”?
A: San Mamés Stadium (Spain)

Q: Which country hosted the 1966 World Cup?
A: England

Q: Who is the oldest player to score in a World Cup?
A: Roger Milla (Cameroon)

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Tennis (15 Q&A)

Q: What does “love” mean in tennis?
A: 0 points

Q: What is the name of the shot that starts every point?
A: Serve

Q: How many Grand Slam tournaments are there?
A: 4

Q: What separates each half of a tennis court?
A: The net

Q: What is the main court at Wimbledon called?
A: Centre Court

Q: Which country did Roger Federer represent?
A: Switzerland

Q: Who won the men’s singles gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
A: Alexander Zverev

Q: What is a “bagel” set?
A: Winning 6-0

Q: What is a break point?
A: When the receiver is one point from breaking the server’s serve

Q: What surface is the French Open played on?
A: Clay

Q: Who won Wimbledon singles as a wildcard in 2001?
A: Goran Ivanišević

Q: Who is the youngest Grand Slam singles champion in the Open Era?
A: Martina Hingis

Q: Which player won all 4 Grand Slams and Olympic gold in 1 year?
A: Steffi Graf

Q: What is the name of the U.S. Open’s main tennis venue since 2006?
A: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (New York City)

Q: What is the maximum number of sets played in men’s Grand Slam matches?
A: 5

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Golf (15 Q&A)

Q: How many holes are there in a full round of golf?
A: 18

Q: What is even par on a hole called?
A: Par

Q: What do you call a score of 1 under par on a hole?
A: Birdie

Q: What is the name of Augusta’s famous golf tournament?
A: The Masters

Q: Who was nicknamed “The Golden Bear”?
A: Jack Nicklaus

Q: Who was the youngest player to win The Masters?
A: Tiger Woods

Q: What is the term for 2 under par on a hole?
A: Eagle

Q: What is the maximum number of clubs allowed in a professional golf bag?
A: 14

Q: What is the British Open officially called?
A: The Open Championship

Q: Who gets the Wanamaker Trophy?
A: The PGA Championship winner

Q: Who has the most career major victories?
A: Jack Nicklaus (18)

Q: What is the only major that takes place outside the United States?
A: The Open Championship

Q: Who was the first to shoot a 58 in a PGA Tour event?
A: Jim Furyk

Q: Who is the oldest player to win The Masters?
A: Jack Nicklaus (46 years old in 1986)

Q: Who was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event?
A: Babe Zaharias

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Hockey (15 Q&A)

Q: Which NHL team has won the most Stanley Cups?
A: Montreal Canadiens

Q: Who holds the record for most career goals in the NHL (including playoffs)?
A: Wayne Gretzky

Q: Which two teams played in the first NHL game?
A: Montreal Wanderers and Toronto Arenas

Q: Who is nicknamed “Mr. Hockey”?
A: Gordie Howe

Q: What is the name for the area between a goalie’s legs?
A: The five-hole

Q: Who was the first black player in NHL history?
A: Willie O'Ree

Q: Which goalie has the most career shutouts in the NHL?
A: Martin Brodeur

Q: Who scored the “Golden Goal” for Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics?
A: Sidney Crosby

Q: What year did the NHL expand from the Original Six to 12 teams?
A: 1967

Q: Who holds the record for most assists in a single NHL season?
A: Wayne Gretzky (163 assists)

Q: What is a hat trick in hockey?
A: Scoring 3 goals in a single game by one player

Q: Which NHL team is nicknamed the “Broad Street Bullies”?
A: Philadelphia Flyers

Q: Who was the first goalie to score a goal by shooting the puck into the opponent’s net?
A: Ron Hextall

Q: What is the penalty for fighting in NHL hockey?
A: 5-minute major

Q: Which team won the first NHL Winter Classic outdoor game?
A: Pittsburgh Penguins

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Olympics (15 Q&A)

Q: In which country did the Olympics originate?
A: Greece

Q: How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?
A: 5

Q: What is lit at every Olympic Opening Ceremony?
A: The Olympic torch

Q: How often are the Summer Olympics held?
A: Every 4 years

Q: What color is the center Olympic ring?
A: Black

Q: Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
A: Sydney

Q: Who won a record 8 gold medals at a single Olympics?
A: Michael Phelps

Q: Who lit the Olympic cauldron in Atlanta in 1996?
A: Muhammad Ali

Q: Who was the first Olympic mascot?
A: Waldi the Dachshund

Q: Which country hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics?
A: United States (Lake Placid)

Q: Who was awarded the first perfect 10 in gymnastics?
A: Nadia Comaneci

Q: What is the winner of the Olympic decathlon often called?
A: The World’s Greatest Athlete

Q: Which country won the first gold in Olympic beach volleyball?
A: United States

Q: Who was the first athlete to win consecutive Olympic marathon gold medals?
A: Abebe Bikila (1960 and 1964)

Q: Who holds the record for most Olympic medals?
A: Michael Phelps

Why sports trivia brings people together

When I run a sports trivia game, people show a competitive streak that usually mixes with plenty of laughs. It’s fun to see teams call out answers and tease each other about missed questions, and there’s always someone gunning for bragging rights.

These games spark quick connections and sometimes unexpected partnerships, especially when you get a mix of die-hard fans and casual players. Everyone has something to contribute, and the pressure of the timer makes each win feel earned.

Some moments get really silly, where a wrong answer, a wild guess, or someone flexing over a tough category can create everlasting stories that people remember.

To me, the real value is in bonding over sports history and inside jokes, because you carry those small victories into the next game night. Competition and fun keep everyone engaged, but it’s the teamwork and memories that stick with you.

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FAQs

Can anyone enjoy sports trivia?

Yes, anyone can join in on sports trivia. I find it works best when you have a mix of superfans and casual players, since everyone gets a chance to jump in on a topic they know.

Do sports quizzes help people bond?

Yes, sports quizzes create stronger bonds. I've seen teams become close over a shared win or a tough loss, especially when old rivalries or new partnerships form during the game.

Are sports trivia games just for experts?

No, sports trivia games are for every skill level, not just experts. Most trivia rounds include questions for beginners and die-hard fans. This means that no matter your skill level, you can contribute or learn something new as the game moves along.

Can you play sports trivia games at home?

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