50 Interesting Sports Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated Sep 2025·6 min read

Get in the game with this action-packed collection of Sports trivia. From legendary athletes and record-breaking performances to historic championships and surprising facts across a wide range of sports, these questions are perfect for fans of all levels. Whether you follow football, basketball, baseball, soccer, or beyond, see how your sports knowledge measures up.

1In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
2Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
3How many players are on a standard soccer team?
4What color jersey is worn by the winners of each stage of the Tour de France?
5Which sport is known as the 'king of sports'?
6How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
7Which Grand Slam tennis tournament is played on a clay court?
8How many holes are played in a standard round of golf?
9In baseball, how many bases are there on a field?
10Which sport involves tucks and pikes?
11In what country did table tennis originate?
12Which sport uses the term 'knockout'?
13How many players are on a standard ice hockey team?
14In basketball, how many points is a standard basket worth?
15Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
16How many periods are in a standard ice hockey game?
17In which sport would you do a 'Fosbury Flop'?
18Which sport involves stones and brooms?
19How long is an Olympic swimming pool in meters?
20In tennis, what is the term for a zero score?
21Which athlete holds the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics?
22Which sport uses a shuttlecock?
23What is the highest score possible in 10-pin bowling?
24In which sport would you see a 'scrum'?
25Which sport has a position called 'libero'?
26Which country is known as the 'All Blacks' in rugby?
27In which country was the game of cricket originated?
28How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
29Which martial art translates to 'gentle way' in English?
30In which sport would you perform a 'smash'?
31What shape is a professional boxing ring?
32Which sport includes disciplines like 'dressage' and 'show jumping'?
33Which athlete is known for his 'slam dunk' ability in basketball?
34In which aquatic sport is the ball yellow and has a grip?
35Which is the only country to have played in every World Cup?
36Which sport is played with a mallet?
37What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
38Which game is known as the 'sport of kings'?
39In athletics, races which are not run on the track are called what?
40How many players are there in a rugby union team?
41What is the national sport of Japan?
42Which sport features a 'sand trap' and a 'water hazard'?
43Which sport uses a 'sledge'?
44In which sport might you use a 'dolly' to take a catch?
45What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer can carry in their bag?
46In which sport can you win by way of 'submission'?
47Which sport has events called 'sprint', 'keirin', and 'time trial'?
48How many players are on a netball team?
49In which sport might you perform a 'salchow'?
50What do you call the barrier that horse jump over in a race?