200 Sports Trivia Questions for Trivia Night

Football/Soccer Trivia Questions

1. Which country won the first-ever World Cup in 1930? – Uruguay
2. Which team has won the most English Premier League titles? – Manchester United
3. Who is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League? – Cristiano Ronaldo
4. Which country has won the most Copa America titles? – Uruguay
5. Who won the Ballon d’Or in 2020? – The award was canceled due to COVID-19
6. Which player scored the “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 World Cup? – Diego Maradona
7. What is the name of the annual match between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League? – UEFA Super Cup
8. Which team won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2019? – United States
9. Who is the only player to have won the World Cup as both a player and a coach? – Franz Beckenbauer
10. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups? – Brazil
11. Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in international soccer? – Cristiano Ronaldo
12. Which country has won the most UEFA European Championships? – Germany and Spain (tied)
13. Who won the Golden Boot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup? – Harry Kane
14. What is the name of the soccer position that primarily defends the goal? – Goalkeeper
15. Which club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles? – Real Madrid
16. Who is the youngest player to score in a World Cup final? – Pelé
17. What is the name of the annual South American club competition? – Copa Libertadores
18. Who was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2021? – Lionel Messi
19. Which country hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup? – Brazil
20. Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament? – Just Fontaine

Basketball Trivia Questions

1. Which team has won the most NBA championships? – Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers (tied)
2. Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history? – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3. Which player has won the most MVP awards in the NBA? – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. What team won the NBA championship in 2020? – Los Angeles Lakers
5. Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single NBA game? – Wilt Chamberlain (100 points)
6. Which country won the gold medal in men’s basketball at the 2008 Olympics? – United States
7. Who was the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft? – LeBron James
8. Which player is known as “The King”? – LeBron James
9. Who is the shortest player to have ever played in the NBA? – Muggsy Bogues
10. What team did Michael Jordan play for when he won his six NBA championships? – Chicago Bulls
11. Who holds the record for the most career assists in NBA history? – John Stockton
12. Which team has won the most WNBA championships? – Minnesota Lynx and Houston Comets (tied)
13. Who was the first player to record a triple-double in an NBA game? – Andy Phillip
14. Which NBA player is known as “The Greek Freak”? – Giannis Antetokounmpo
15. Who won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2020? – Ja Morant
16. Which player has the most career rebounds in NBA history? – Wilt Chamberlain
17. What is the name of the NBA’s championship trophy? – Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy
18. Who was the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game? – Lisa Leslie
19. Which player holds the record for the most three-pointers made in a single NBA season? – Stephen Curry
20. Who was the first non-American player to win NBA MVP? – Hakeem Olajuwon

Tennis Trivia Questions

1. Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles in men’s singles? – Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (tied)
2. Which female tennis player has won the most Grand Slam titles? – Margaret Court
3. What is the name of the tournament considered the oldest in tennis history? – Wimbledon
4. Who was the first tennis player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single year? – Don Budge
5. Which female player has won the most consecutive Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era? – Martina Navratilova
6. What is the term for winning all four Grand Slam tournaments in a calendar year? – Calendar Grand Slam
7. Who has the record for the fastest serve in tennis history? – Sam Groth
8. Which tennis player is known as “The King of Clay”? – Rafael Nadal
9. What is the highest award given at Wimbledon? – The Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy and The Ladies’ Singles Trophy
10. Who won the gold medal in men’s singles tennis at the 2016 Olympics? – Andy Murray
11. Who was the first tennis player to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era? – Serena Williams
12. What is the name of the international team competition in men’s tennis? – Davis Cup
13. Who is the youngest player to win a Grand Slam singles title? – Martina Hingis
14. Which player has the most Australian Open titles in men’s singles? – Novak Djokovic
15. Who was the first woman to win a Grand Slam singles title? – Maud Watson
16. What is the surface of the French Open played on? – Clay
17. Who won the Wimbledon men’s singles title in 2021? – Novak Djokovic
18. Which player has won the most US Open titles in men’s singles? – Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, and Roger Federer (tied)
19. Who was the first male tennis player to complete the Career Grand Slam in the Open Era? – Rod Laver
20. What is the term for a tennis serve that the opponent cannot touch? – Ace

Baseball Trivia Questions

1. Which team has won the most World Series titles? – New York Yankees
2. Who holds the record for the most home runs in a single MLB season? – Barry Bonds (73 home runs)
3. What is the term for hitting a home run with the bases loaded? – Grand Slam
4. Who has the most career hits in MLB history? – Pete Rose
5. What year did the Chicago Cubs win their last World Series before breaking their 108-year drought in 2016? – 1908
6. Who is known as “The Sultan of Swat”? – Babe Ruth
7. Which MLB player was the first to reach 500 home runs? – Babe Ruth
8. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the World Series? – Commissioner’s Trophy
9. Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball? – Jackie Robinson
10. What team won the 2020 World Series? – Los Angeles Dodgers
11. Who holds the record for the most strikeouts in a single MLB season? – Nolan Ryan
12. Which player has the highest career batting average in MLB history? – Ty Cobb
13. What is the term for a pitcher who starts and finishes a game without allowing any hits? – No-hitter
14. Who was the first player to win the Cy Young Award in both the American and National Leagues? – Gaylord Perry
15. Which team has won the most National League pennants? – St. Louis Cardinals
16. Who was the first MLB player to have his number retired? – Lou Gehrig
17. What is the term for a player who hits safely in 56 consecutive games? – Hitting streak (Joe DiMaggio’s record)
18. Which pitcher has the most career wins in MLB history? – Cy Young
19. Who was the first player to win the MVP award in both leagues? – Frank Robinson
20. What is the term for a catcher throwing out a base-stealing runner? – Caught stealing

American Football Trivia Questions

1. Which team has won the most Super Bowl titles? – Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (tied)
2. Who holds the record for the most career passing touchdowns in the NFL? – Tom Brady
3. What team won the Super Bowl in 2020? – Kansas City Chiefs
4. Who is the all-time leading rusher in NFL history? – Emmitt Smith
5. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Super Bowl champions? – Vince Lombardi Trophy
6. Who was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft? – Kyler Murray
7. Which NFL player is known as “The Refrigerator”? – William Perry
8. Who holds the record for the most receiving touchdowns in a single season? – Randy Moss (23 touchdowns)
9. What is the maximum number of points a team can score with a touchdown and a two-point conversion? – 8 points
10. Which team did Peyton Manning play for when he won his second Super Bowl? – Denver Broncos
11. Who is the all-time leader in sacks in the NFL? – Bruce Smith
12. Which team has the longest winning streak in NFL history? – New England Patriots (21 games)
13. Who was the first player to rush for 2,000 yards in a single NFL season? – O.J. Simpson
14. What is the name of the NFL’s championship game played before the Super Bowl era? – NFL Championship Game
15. Who is the only player to win Super Bowl MVP three times? – Joe Montana
16. Which team has the most appearances in the Super Bowl? – New England Patriots
17. Who was the first African American quarterback to win a Super Bowl? – Doug Williams
18. What is the term for a defensive player catching a pass intended for an offensive player? – Interception
19. Which player holds the record for the most Pro Bowl selections? – Tom Brady
20. Who won the Heisman Trophy in 2020? – DeVonta Smith

Hockey Trivia Questions

1. Which team has won the most Stanley Cup titles? – Montreal Canadiens
2. Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history? – Wayne Gretzky
3. What team won the Stanley Cup in 2020? – Tampa Bay Lightning
4. Who holds the record for the most points in a single NHL season? – Wayne Gretzky
5. Which player is known as “The Great One”? – Wayne Gretzky
6. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL’s most valuable player? – Hart Memorial Trophy
7. Who was the first overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft? – Connor McDavid
8. What is the term for scoring three goals in a single game? – Hat-trick
9. Which team did Sidney Crosby play for when he won his first Stanley Cup? – Pittsburgh Penguins
10. Who won the gold medal in men’s hockey at the 2014 Winter Olympics? – Canada
11. Who holds the record for the most career shutouts in the NHL? – Martin Brodeur
12. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the NHL’s top rookie? – Calder Memorial Trophy
13. Which team has the most points in a single NHL season? – Tampa Bay Lightning
14. Who was the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games? – Maurice Richard
15. Which player has won the most Norris Trophies as the NHL’s best defenseman? – Bobby Orr
16. Who is the youngest player to score 100 points in an NHL season? – Wayne Gretzky
17. What is the name of the NHL’s championship trophy? – Stanley Cup
18. Which player holds the record for the most penalty minutes in a single season? – Dave Schultz
19. Who was the first European player to win the Hart Trophy? – Sergei Fedorov
20. What is the term for a game in which a goaltender does not allow any goals? – Shutout

Golf Trivia Questions

1. Who holds the record for the most major championships in golf? – Jack Nicklaus (18 majors)
2. What is the term for scoring one under par on a hole? – Birdie
3. Who won the Masters Tournament in 2019? – Tiger Woods
4. Which female golfer has the most major championships? – Patty Berg
5. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of The Open Championship? – Claret Jug
6. Who was the first golfer to win the Masters Tournament four times? – Arnold Palmer
7. What is the term for scoring three under par on a hole? – Albatross
8. Who is known as “The Golden Bear”? – Jack Nicklaus
9. Which golf course is known as the “Home of Golf”? – St Andrews Links
10. Who won the PGA Championship in 2020? – Collin Morikawa
11. Who holds the record for the lowest score in a single round at the Masters Tournament? – Nick Price and Greg Norman (63)
12. What is the name of the annual golf tournament played between teams from Europe and the United States? – Ryder Cup
13. Who was the first African American to play in the Masters Tournament? – Lee Elder
14. Which golfer has the most wins in PGA Tour history? – Sam Snead
15. Who was the youngest player to win the Masters Tournament? – Tiger Woods
16. What is the term for a score of one over par on a hole? – Bogey
17. Who won the U.S. Open in 2021? – Jon Rahm
18. Which golfer is known as “Lefty”? – Phil Mickelson
19. Who was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event? – Babe Zaharias
20. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the PGA Tour’s season-long points competition? – FedEx Cup

Cricket Trivia Questions

1. Which country has won the most ICC Cricket World Cup titles? – Australia
2. Who is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket history? – Sachin Tendulkar
3. What is the term for a bowler taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries? – Hat-trick
4. Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a One Day International (ODI) match? – Rohit Sharma (264 runs)
5. Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019? – England
6. Who is known as “The Don” in cricket? – Sir Donald Bradman
7. What is the term for a cricket match lasting five days? – Test match
8. Which player has the most wickets in Test cricket? – Muttiah Muralitharan
9. Who was the first player to score 10,000 runs in ODI cricket? – Sachin Tendulkar
10. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Ashes series? – The Ashes Urn
11. Who was the first player to hit six sixes in an over in international cricket? – Herschelle Gibbs
12. Which team won the first-ever T20 World Cup? – India
13. Who is the only player to have scored 100 international centuries? – Sachin Tendulkar
14. What is the term for a delivery that is bowled very slowly? – Slow ball
15. Who was the first bowler to take 600 Test wickets? – Shane Warne
16. What is the term for a batsman being dismissed without scoring any runs? – Duck
17. Who is the fastest bowler in cricket history? – Shoaib Akhtar
18. What is the name of the cricket ground known as “The Home of Cricket”? – Lord’s
19. Who won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020? – Australia
20. What is the term for a fielder who stands behind the wicketkeeper? – Slip

Rugby Trivia Questions

1. Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles? – New Zealand
2. Who is the all-time leading try-scorer in Rugby World Cup history? – Jonah Lomu
3. What is the name of the annual rugby competition between England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, and Italy? – Six Nations Championship
4. Who won the Rugby World Cup in 2019? – South Africa
5. Who is known as “The King” in rugby union? – Colin Meads
6. What is the term for a kick at goal from the ground in rugby? – Place kick
7. Who was the first player to score 1,000 points in international rugby? – Neil Jenkins
8. Which team has the most wins in the Six Nations Championship? – England
9. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup? – Webb Ellis Cup
10. Who was the first player to score a hat-trick of tries in a Rugby World Cup final? – Jonah Lomu
11. What is the term for a formation in rugby where players bind together and push against the opposing team? – Scrum
12. Who won the Six Nations Championship in 2021? – Wales
13. What is the name of the position in rugby responsible for throwing the ball into the lineout? – Hooker
14. Who is the youngest player to play in a Rugby World Cup match? – George North
15. What is the term for a drop kick that scores points in rugby? – Drop goal
16. Which country hosted the 2015 Rugby World Cup? – England
17. Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single Rugby World Cup? – Grant Fox
18. What is the term for a tackle above the shoulders in rugby? – High tackle
19. Who won the first-ever Rugby World Cup in 1987? – New Zealand
20. What is the term for the player who directs the game on the field in rugby? – Fly-half

Miscellaneous Sports Trivia Questions

1. What is the name of the competition where athletes compete in ten track and field events? – Decathlon
2. Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals? – Michael Phelps
3. What is the name of the race that takes place in Monaco as part of the Formula 1 World Championship? – Monaco Grand Prix
4. Who is the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history? – Simone Biles
5. What is the term for the type of wrestling contested at the Olympic Games? – Greco-Roman wrestling
6. Who was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field? – Charlotte Cooper
7. What is the name of the international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities? – Paralympic Games
8. Who holds the record for the fastest 100-meter sprint? – Usain Bolt
9. What is the term for a tie score in fencing? – En garde
10. Which country has won the most medals in the Winter Olympics? – Norway
11. What is the name of the sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting? – Biathlon
12. Who won the gold medal in men’s decathlon at the 2016 Olympics? – Ashton Eaton
13. What is the term for a gymnastics routine performed on the floor without apparatus? – Floor exercise
14. Which sport is known as “The Sport of Kings”? – Horse racing
15. Who was the first athlete to win the Tour de France five times? – Jacques Anquetil
16. What is the name of the international governing body for swimming? – FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation)
17. Who is the only athlete to win a gold medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympics? – Eddie Eagan
18. What is the name of the championship awarded in professional boxing? – World Championship
19. Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single NHL season? – Wayne Gretzky
20. What is the name of the race that is part of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in the United States? – Kentucky Derby