Sports Trivia Questions for Kids (with Answers)
Use this printable trivia list for warm-ups or revision. Tap any question to reveal the answer and fun fact — then play the full interactive round in Brain Play (ten random questions from the same bank).
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Questions & answers
Tap a question to reveal the answer. 35 questions below.
1. How many players does each football team have on the pitch at once?Show answer
- 9
- 10
- 11 — correct
- 12
Eleven players per team — including the goalkeeper — is the standard rule in football worldwide.
2. What colour card does a referee show for a serious foul in football?Show answer
- Green
- Yellow
- Red — correct
- Blue
A red card means the player must leave the pitch immediately and cannot be replaced.
3. In cricket, how many runs does a batsman score if the ball crosses the boundary without bouncing?Show answer
- Four
- Six — correct
- Eight
- Ten
A six is scored when the ball flies over the boundary on the full — one of the most exciting moments in cricket!
4. What surface is Wimbledon played on?Show answer
- Clay
- Grass — correct
- Hard court
- Sand
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament still played on grass courts.
5. How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?Show answer
- Every year
- Every two years
- Every four years — correct
- Every six years
The Summer Olympics take place every four years, bringing athletes from around the world together.
6. In rugby union, how many points is a try worth?Show answer
- 3
- 4
- 5 — correct
- 6
A try is worth five points, and the team can then attempt a conversion kick for two extra points.
7. What do swimmers wear on their eyes to see clearly underwater?Show answer
- Goggles — correct
- Helmets
- Gloves
- Boots
Swimming goggles protect your eyes from chlorine and help you see the lane lines clearly.
8. In basketball, how many points is a shot worth from behind the three-point line?Show answer
- 1
- 2
- 3 — correct
- 4
The three-point line was introduced to make the game more exciting and reward long-range shooting.
9. What is the name of the stick used to hit the ball in hockey?Show answer
- Bat
- Racket
- Hockey stick — correct
- Club
Field hockey sticks are curved at one end to help players dribble and strike the ball.
10. What does 'fair play' mean in sport?Show answer
- Winning at any cost
- Playing honestly and respecting rules — correct
- Only passing to friends
- Arguing with the referee
Fair play means respecting opponents, officials, and the rules — it's what makes sport enjoyable for everyone.
11. How long is a standard football match (not including extra time)?Show answer
- 60 minutes
- 70 minutes
- 90 minutes — correct
- 120 minutes
A football match is two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute break at half-time.
12. In tennis, what is it called when the score is 40–40?Show answer
- Match point
- Deuce — correct
- Advantage
- Set point
At deuce, a player must win two points in a row to win the game.
13. How many stumps stand in a cricket wicket?Show answer
- Two
- Three — correct
- Four
- Six
Three wooden stumps with two bails on top make up the wicket that the bowler tries to hit.
14. Which sport uses a shuttlecock?Show answer
- Tennis
- Badminton — correct
- Squash
- Cricket
Badminton shuttlecocks can travel at over 200 mph — making it one of the fastest racket sports!
15. What are the five coloured rings on the Olympic flag?Show answer
- Red, yellow, green, blue, black — correct
- Red, orange, yellow, green, blue
- Blue, white, red, green, yellow
- Purple, pink, orange, green, blue
The five rings represent the five inhabited continents united through sport.
16. In athletics, what event involves running, jumping over hurdles, and a water pit?Show answer
- Long jump
- Steeplechase — correct
- Shot put
- High jump
The steeplechase is a 3,000-metre race with 28 barriers and seven water jumps — it's one of the toughest track events!
17. What shape is a standard football?Show answer
- Cube
- Sphere — correct
- Cylinder
- Pyramid
Modern footballs are made of panels stitched together to form a sphere that rolls smoothly.
18. How many players are on a basketball team on court at one time?Show answer
- 4
- 5 — correct
- 6
- 7
Each basketball team has five players on court — usually two guards, two forwards, and a centre.
19. What is the Paralympic Games?Show answer
- A games festival for pets
- A major sports event for athletes with disabilities — correct
- A swimming-only competition
- A winter sports event only
The Paralympics showcase incredible athletic talent and usually follow the Olympic Games in the same host city.
20. In football, what is it called when a player scores three goals in one match?Show answer
- A double
- A hat-trick — correct
- A grand slam
- A triple crown
The term 'hat-trick' originally came from cricket, but football fans use it too!
21. What do cricketers wear on their legs for protection while batting?Show answer
- Pads — correct
- Gloves only
- Helmets only
- Scarves
Batting pads protect the legs from fast deliveries — they can be made of foam and plastic.
22. At Wimbledon, what fruit is traditionally associated with the tournament?Show answer
- Apples
- Strawberries — correct
- Bananas
- Grapes
Strawberries and cream have been a Wimbledon tradition since the Victorian era.
23. In swimming, what stroke do swimmers use on their front with alternating arm pulls?Show answer
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Freestyle (front crawl) — correct
- Butterfly
Freestyle is the fastest swimming stroke and is used in most freestyle races.
24. What is the oval-shaped ball used in rugby called?Show answer
- A rugby ball — correct
- A cricket ball
- A tennis ball
- A hockey puck
Rugby balls are oval so they bounce unpredictably, making the game more exciting!
25. What does a yellow card warn a football player about?Show answer
- They have scored a goal
- They have committed a cautionable offence — correct
- They are being substituted
- They have won the match
Two yellow cards in one match equal a red card — so players must be careful!
26. How many sets must a player win to take a standard men's Wimbledon singles match?Show answer
- Two
- Three — correct
- Four
- Five
Men's singles at Wimbledon is best of five sets, while women's singles is best of three.
27. In cricket, what is the name of the player who bowls the ball to the batsman?Show answer
- Wicket keeper
- Bowler — correct
- Umpire
- Fielder
Fast bowlers can deliver the ball at speeds over 90 mph — that's faster than most cars on a residential street!
28. Which Olympic event involves throwing a heavy metal ball as far as possible?Show answer
- Javelin
- Discus
- Shot put — correct
- Hammer throw
The men's shot put ball weighs 7.26 kg — about as heavy as a large bowling ball!
29. What is the area called where a football goalkeeper can use their hands?Show answer
- The centre circle
- The penalty area — correct
- The touchline
- The halfway line
The penalty area is the large box in front of each goal — only the keeper can pick up the ball here.
30. In tennis, what is the first serve called when the ball hits the net but lands in?Show answer
- A fault
- A let — correct
- A deuce
- An ace
When a let is called, the server gets to take that serve again — no point is lost.
31. What sport is played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London?Show answer
- Football
- Cricket — correct
- Rugby
- Tennis
Lord's is known as the 'Home of Cricket' and has hosted matches since 1814.
32. How many rings are on the Olympic flag?Show answer
- Three
- Four
- Five — correct
- Six
The Olympic flag was designed in 1913 and the rings appear on a white background.
33. In rugby, what is a 'scrum'?Show answer
- A type of kick
- A formation where players push against each other for the ball — correct
- A celebration dance
- A type of pass
Scrums restart play after certain stoppages — eight forwards from each team bind together and push.
34. What equipment do gymnasts use to perform routines in the air?Show answer
- Trampoline — correct
- Skis
- Surfboard
- Skateboard
Trampoline gymnastics became an Olympic sport in 2000 — athletes can bounce over eight metres high!
35. What is the maximum number of substitutes a football team can use in most professional matches?Show answer
- Three
- Five — correct
- Seven
- Unlimited
Teams can now make up to five substitutions in many competitions, giving tired players a rest.
Sports Trivia Questions for Kids (with Answers)