Questions for every kind of fan
How long is a marathon? Why is zero called "love" in tennis? Has anyone ever played golf on the Moon? Our sports quiz covers the Olympics, tennis, basketball, baseball, golf and more, with questions on rules, records and the stories behind them.
You don't have to follow every sport to do well: many questions are about things you've seen on TV a hundred times without knowing why. After every answer you see the correct one and an extra fact.
Sports trivia questions with answers
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
5. Pierre de Coubertin designed the interlocking rings in 1913, and the flag first flew at an Olympics in 1920.
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles (42.2 km). 26.2 miles (42.195 km). The distance comes from the 1908 London Olympics and became the official standard in 1921. 13.1 miles is a half marathon.
In tennis, what is a score of zero called?
Love. So a game that stands at 15–0 is called "fifteen–love".
Which country hosted the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896?
Greece. The Games were held in Athens, a nod to the ancient Olympics.
Has anyone ever hit a golf ball on the Moon?
Yes. Astronaut Alan Shepard hit two golf balls on the Moon in 1971, during the Apollo 14 mission.
Was basketball invented in the United States?
Yes. James Naismith, a Canadian-born teacher, invented it in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, using peach baskets as hoops.
More sports quiz questions
How many players does a volleyball team have on the court?
Six, three at the front and three at the back, rotating every time the team wins back the serve.
In which sport do players perform a slam dunk?
Basketball: a player jumps and pushes the ball down through the hoop.
How long is an Olympic swimming pool?
50 meters (about 164 feet).
What is the highest possible score in a game of ten-pin bowling?
300, which takes twelve strikes in a row.
Which sport is played with a shuttlecock?
Badminton. A shuttlecock can leave the racket at more than 250 mph (400 km/h).
Ways to play
- Classic: one question, four answers, and the faster you answer, the higher your grade.
- Yes or No: true or false statements about rules and records.
- Clues, Fill-in and Guess: find a sport, a player or an event from clues or letter by letter.
Frequently asked questions
Which sports does the quiz cover?
The Olympics, tennis, basketball, baseball, American football, golf, swimming and more, in several game modes. We add new questions over time.
Is the sports quiz free?
Yes, and you can play without signing up. A free account saves your score and puts you on the leaderboard.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. The questions are about well-known sports and events, and every answer comes with a short explanation.
Where to go next
Try the history quiz for famous firsts and great events, or the General Knowledge Quiz. Scoring, timers and hints are explained in the quiz guide.