From the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat, sports have captivated audiences for centuries. It's no surprise, then, that sports trivia questions are a staple of any good trivia game. This post offers ten essential sports trivia questions (with answers) spanning various sports, from baseball and basketball to football and beyond. Brush up on these key facts and be prepared for any sport trivia questions your trivia host throws your way.
Who holds the record for most Super Bowls won by an individual?
Tom Brady hold the record for most Super Bowls won by an individual. He's won 7 which is more than any team! Tom Brady won 6 of them while quarterbacking for the New England Patriots, and 1 while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Denver Broncos, and what other team, have the most Super Bowl losses, with 5?
This is a surprising answer. The New England Patriots have also lost the Super Bowl 5 times. Combined with their 6 wins, that means they reached the ultimate game 11 times!
Which baseball team, with 11 World Series titles, has the second-most championships after the New York Yankees (27)?
The St. Louis Cardinals are the second-most successful team in terms of World Series Championships.
What are the 6 oldest Major League Baseball stadiums still being used?
This is very tricky because some of these baseball stadiums wouldn't necessarily come to mind as being particularly old:
• Fenway Park (1912) - Boston Red Sox
• Wrigley Field (1914) - Chicago Cubs
• Dodger Stadium (1962) - Los Angeles Dodgers
• Angel Stadium (1966) - Los Angeles Angels
• Kauffman Stadium (1973) - Kansas City Royals
• Rogers Centre (1989) - Toronto Blue Jays
What team did Team USA beat to secure the gold medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics?
This could totally be a trick question! The USA beat the Soviets 4-3 in the first game of the medal round. That's the "Miracle on Ice" game. Two days later, the U.S. secured the gold medal by defeating Finland 4–2. If you think you need clarification on which answer your trivia host is looking for, don't be afraid to ask!
Who are the top 5 career point scorers in the NBA?
These are all well-known, even if you don't follow basketball:
1. LeBron James
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3. Karl Malone
4. Kobe Bryant
5. Michael Jordan
Whose jersey number is the only one retired league-wide in the National Hockey League?
No, it's not Tim Horton's! Wayne Gretzky's number 99 was retired by the NHL in 2000.
What national team has competed in the FIFA World Cup Finals most often?
While Brazil has won the final most often with 5 wins, their 7 appearances is one short of Germany's 8. (Germany has won the FIFA World Cub Final 4 times.)
What country is considered the birthplace of golf?
The birthplace of golf is Scotland, specifically St. Andrews, Scotland, where the world-famous Old Course is located.
The Grand Slam is the pinnacle of professional tennis. What are the four tournaments comprise it?
The four tournaments that make up the tennis Grand Slam are:
• Wimbledon
• US Open
• French Open
• Australian Open
There are so many must-know bits of trivia when it comes to sports. What else would you include? Let us know in the comments!