Sports Quiz
Records, rules and legends from the world's favourite sports.
- Questions per game
- 25
- Question pool
- 50
- Time per question
- 50s
- Difficulty
- Mixed
About this Sports quiz
The Sports quiz is a timed trivia game. Each game gives you 25 questions, picked at random from a pool of 50 Sports questions, so no two rounds are exactly the same. Every question has three answer options and one correct answer, and you have 50 seconds to choose. It is made for entertainment and quick learning: play a round, review the practice questions and answers on this page, then come back to beat your score.
What topics are included?
Cricket, football, tennis, the Olympics and more — sports quizzes cover famous players, records, tournaments, rules and unforgettable moments. Whether you follow every match or only watch the big finals, these questions are an entertaining way to test your sporting memory and discover surprising facts about the games people love.
What you'll learn
- Key facts, names and terms connected to Sports
- How to recall information quickly under time pressure
- Which areas you already know well and which are worth revising
- Surprising details you can share with friends and family
Who is this quiz for?
This quiz is for anyone who enjoys Sports trivia: students revising for school or competitive exams, quiz lovers looking for a quick daily brain workout, and fans who want to find out how much they really know. You can play on any phone, tablet or computer.
Difficulty level
Mixed. Questions range from easy warm-ups to tougher details, so every game has something for beginners and experts alike.
How scoring works
- 25 questions in every game.
- 50 seconds to answer each question.
- +20 points for a correct answer.
- −10 points for a wrong answer.
- Your first choice is final: answers cannot be changed.
- If the timer runs out, the game ends automatically.
- High scores appear on the Sports leaderboard.
Sports quiz questions and answers
17 practice questions from this category. Tap a question to reveal the correct answer and explanation.
1. The Super Bowl is the championship of which sport?
- • Basketball
- • American Football
- • Baseball
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Correct answer: American Football
2. The NBA is the top professional league of which sport?
- • Soccer
- • Ice Hockey
- • Basketball
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Correct answer: Basketball
3. How many players are there in a basketball team on the court?
- • Five
- • Six
- • Seven
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Correct answer: Five
4. In tennis, what is a score of zero called?
- • Duck
- • Nil
- • Love
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Correct answer: Love
5. How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
- • Every four years
- • Every three years
- • Every two years
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Correct answer: Every four years
6. Which sport uses a shuttlecock?
- • Table tennis
- • Badminton
- • Squash
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Correct answer: Badminton
7. How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
- • Five
- • Four
- • Six
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Correct answer: Five
8. In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
- • Tennis
- • Volleyball
- • Basketball
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Correct answer: Basketball
9. How many holes are there in a standard round of golf?
- • 24
- • 18
- • 9
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Correct answer: 18
10. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
- • Brazil
- • Germany
- • Italy
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Correct answer: Brazil
11. In cricket, how many players are there in each team?
- • Eleven
- • Ten
- • Twelve
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Correct answer: Eleven
12. Usain Bolt is famous as a world record holder in which sport?
- • Sprinting
- • Swimming
- • Cycling
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Correct answer: Sprinting
13. The World Series is the championship of which sport?
- • Basketball
- • Ice Hockey
- • Baseball
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Correct answer: Baseball
14. How many players are on a football (soccer) team on the pitch?
- • 10
- • 9
- • 12
- • 11
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Correct answer: 11
Why this answer is correct: Each side fields 11 players including the goalkeeper.
15. Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
- • Uruguay
- • Brazil
- • Argentina
- • Italy
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Correct answer: Uruguay
Why this answer is correct: Hosts Uruguay beat Argentina 4–2 in the first World Cup final.
16. In which sport would you perform a “slam dunk”?
- • Basketball
- • Volleyball
- • Tennis
- • Handball
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Correct answer: Basketball
Why this answer is correct: A slam dunk is when a player jumps and forces the ball down through the hoop.
17. How many Olympic rings are there on the Olympic flag?
- • 4
- • 6
- • 5
- • 7
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Correct answer: 5
Why this answer is correct: The five interlocking rings represent the union of the five inhabited continents.
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Sports quiz FAQ
How many questions are in the Sports quiz?
Each game has 25 multiple-choice questions, picked at random from a pool of 50 Sports questions, so every round is a little different.
How does scoring work in the Sports quiz?
You earn 20 points for every correct answer and lose 10 points for a wrong one. You have 50 seconds per question, and your answer is locked in as soon as you choose it.
Is the Sports quiz free to play?
Yes. No real money is involved. Starting a game uses 20 virtual Gems, which are free in-game points you collect by playing and from the daily bonus.
Can I win real money?
No. Gems and points are virtual, have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for money. Game Gems is for entertainment and learning only.
How difficult is the Sports quiz?
Mixed. Questions range from easy warm-ups to tougher details, so every game has something for beginners and experts alike.
Where can I see the correct answers?
The practice questions on this page include their correct answers. During a game, the correct answer is shown after every question, together with an explanation whenever one is available.