Do you want your kid to have a healthy and active lifestyle?
Then one of the best things you can do is involve them in sports from an early age. When you teach or involve your kids in something from their early childhood days, they get used to it. And physical activities are such that you need your kid to practice from the very beginning.
When it comes to sports, there are many of them, such as football, baseball, basketball, cricket, and so many more. And all these different kinds of sports have different sets of rules. You need to know about them to score big in the game.
And that is where sports trivia for kids comes into the picture. Trivia is a game that brushes your knowledge by making your brain think. And this is a very important kind of exercise for your kid.
It helps develop your kid’s thinking capabilities, makes them better at concentration, teaches them social skills, and so much more.
General Sports Trivia For Kids
Teach your kids how to play different sports, tell them about the rules, and then to take a test of their knowledge, you can ask them trivia questions about sports.
Kids love to play trivia games. Trust me. They feel the adrenaline rush after hearing the question and then try to answer with all their knowledge.
You can make your kids play the kids on different occasions as well. For example, if you are arranging a birthday party for your kid, you can keep a session for sports trivia. It will make your kid and the other kids invited to the party happy.
Now, coming to the trivia questions, they can range from easy to difficult. Also, not all kids have the same depth of knowledge.
That is the reason I have made multiple sections here. You can find questions that are easy and hard. Also, you can find questions about different kinds of sports.
If you are looking for a specific section, you can jump straight to it.
So, are you ready to test your kidâs sports knowledge?
Easy Sports Trivia For Kids
Letâs start with the easy ones!
I have included the easiest sports trivia questions in this section.
So, if you have a kid who is too young to answer difficult questions about sports or if your kid has just started learning about sports, this section is for them.
Ask them the following questions to see how well they are progressing.
What is the most popular sport in the United States?
American football.
What is the objective of basketball?
To score points by shooting the ball through the opponent’s hoop.
How many players are there in a soccer team?
11.
Which sport is played with a shuttlecock?
Badminton.
Who is the most famous soccer player of all time?
Pele.
In baseball, how many strikes result in a strikeout?
3.
How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?
3.
What is the highest score you can achieve in a gymnastics routine?
10.
Which sport uses a puck?
Ice hockey.
What is the primary objective of volleyball?
To keep the ball off the ground and send it over the net to the opponent’s side.
What is the main tool used in golf?
Golf club.
How many bases are there in baseball?
4.
Which sport is known as “The Beautiful Game”?
Soccer.
In tennis, how many points are needed to win a game?
4.
Which sport uses a racket and a shuttlecock?
Badminton.
What is the highest score you can achieve in a single frame of bowling?
10.
What is the object used in table tennis?
Table tennis ball.
Which sport is played on a diamond-shaped field?
Baseball.
How many players are there on a basketball team?
5.
Who won the most Olympic gold medals in swimming?
Michael Phelps.
Which sport is known as “The Sport of Kings”?
Horse racing.
How many players are there on a cricket team?
11.
What is the main objective of rugby?
To score points by carrying the ball over the opponent’s goal line or kicking it through the goalposts.
In which sport do athletes compete in events such as the 100-meter dash and long jump?
Track and field.
Which sport is played in the Super Bowl?
American football.
Difficult Sports Trivia For Kids
Are you a parent to an older kid who is much into physical activities and sports? How about you test how well they know the different kinds of sports?
In this section, I have developed some of the most amazing yet difficult trivia questions for kids who know a lot about sports and the rules to play them.
Ask them how many of these they can answer!
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in the history of the Summer Olympics?
United States.
Who holds the record for the most home runs hit in a single MLB season?
Barry Bonds.
What is the highest possible score in a single dive in Olympic diving?
10.
Who is the only athlete to win a Super Bowl and compete in the Olympics?
Bob Hayes.
Which athlete has won the most Wimbledon titles in tennis history?
Roger Federer.
What is the longest recorded drive in professional golf?
515 yards.
Who was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball?
Jackie Robinson.
In basketball, who holds the record for the most career points scored?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
What is the world record for the fastest 100-meter sprint in track and field?
9.58 seconds (Usain Bolt).
Which country won the first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup in soccer?
United States.
Who holds the record for the most career goals in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky.
In gymnastics, which country has dominated the most Olympic gold medals?Answer: Soviet Union/Russia.
Soviet Union/Russia.
Which boxer has won the most heavyweight titles in history?
Muhammad Ali.
Who is the only player to have won the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and Ballon d’Or in the same year?
Lionel Messi.
In motorsports, who holds the record for the most Formula 1 World Championships?
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher (tied with 7 titles each).
Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?
New Zealand.
Who is the fastest swimmer in history, holding multiple world records?
Caeleb Dressel.
Which country has won the most medals in the history of the Winter Olympics?
Norway.
Who is the only golfer to have won all four major championships in the same calendar year?
Bobby Jones.
In figure skating, who holds the record for the highest total score in a single performance?
Yuzuru Hanyu.
Which country has won the most Davis Cup titles in tennis?
United States.
Who was the first female athlete to compete in the Boston Marathon?
Roberta “Bobbi” Gibb.
What is the record for the longest field goal ever made in NFL history?
64 yards (Matt Prater).
In baseball, who holds the record for the most career hits?
Pete Rose.
Football Sports Trivia For Kids
My little one doesnât know much about sports as she is just two-year-old. But she loves football.
Whenever a guest comes to our home, she brings her football and asks them to play with her!
Do you have a football lover kid at home? Do they know the game by heart? Or are they on their school football team?
How about you ask them the following football trivia questions and see how many can they answer correctly?
Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
France.
What is the name of the famous football player known as “CR7”?
Cristiano Ronaldo.
Which animal is the mascot of the FIFA World Cup 2018?
Zabivaka the wolf.
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
Brazil (5 titles).
Who is the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup?
Miroslav Klose (Germany).
Which country won the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament?
Italy.
Which football club is known as “The Red Devils”?
Manchester United.
Who is the current captain of the Argentina national team?
Lionel Messi.
How many players are there in a full football team?
11 players.
Which player is often referred to as “The King of Football”?
Pelé.
Who is the most expensive football player in history?
Neymar Jr.
In which city is the famous Wembley Stadium located?
London, England.
Which country won the UEFA European Championship in 2016?
Portugal.
Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single season of the English Premier League?
Alan Shearer (Blackburn Rovers, 1995-96).
Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2014?
Brazil.
What is the nickname of the national football team of Germany?
Die Mannschaft.
Who is the current manager of the Liverpool Football Club?
JĂŒrgen Klopp.
Which player has won the most Ballon d’Or awards in history?
Lionel Messi.
Which stadium is known as the “Theatre of Dreams”?
Old Trafford (Manchester United’s home stadium).
Which country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay.
Who is the record goal scorer for the United States men’s national team?
Clint Dempsey.
Which football club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?
Real Madrid.
Who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Brazilian national team?
Pelé.
Which country won the Copa America 2019?
Brazil.
Who is the current manager of the English national football team?
Gareth Southgate.
Basketball Sports Trivia For Kids
Basketball is one of my favorite sports. Since I saw High School Musical in my school days, I have developed a special liking for this game. And not to mention Zac Efron!
Do you have a kid who has a similar kind of liking for this game? Do they know all about this popular sport?
The following are some questions about basketball, and they are meant especially for kids of all ages. While some questions are too easy, some are a bit hard.
So, while asking these questions to your kids, you have to be mindful of the difficulty level.
Shall we start?
Who is known as “The King” of basketball?
LeBron James.
What is the highest possible score a player can achieve on a single shot in basketball?
Three points.
Which NBA team has won the most championships in history?
Boston Celtics.
What is the official name of the NBA championship trophy?
Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
How many players from each team are allowed on the court at the same time in a basketball game?
Five.
Which country is famous for its dominant basketball team known as the “Dream Team”?
United States.
Who holds the record for the most triple-doubles in NBA history?
Russell Westbrook.
In basketball, what is the term used when a player scores three consecutive baskets?
A three-peat.
Which NBA player is known for his signature “Skyhook” shot?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Who won the first-ever NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
Larry Nance.
What is the term used when a player scores 10 or more points, rebounds, and assists in a single game?
A triple-double.
How high is the basketball hoop from the ground in a regulation game?
10 feet.
Who is the shortest player to ever play in the NBA?
Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues (5’3″).
What is the term used when a player scores a basket while being fouled and also makes the free throw?
An “and-one” or three-point play.
Which NBA team did Michael Jordan play for when he won six championships?
Chicago Bulls.
What is the term used when a player scores 100 points in a single game?
A century.
Who is the youngest player to score 30,000 points in the NBA?
LeBron James.
What is the term used for a defensive play when a player blocks the opponent’s shot?
A block.
Who is known as “The Black Mamba” in basketball?
Kobe Bryant.
Which NBA team is known as the “Lob City”?
Los Angeles Clippers.
What is the term used when a player scores 5 three-pointers in a single game?
A three-point barrage.
Who is the NBA’s all-time leader in assists?
John Stockton.
What is the term used when a player dribbles the ball between their legs to change direction?
Crossover.
Which NBA team did Shaquille O’Neal win three consecutive championships with?
Los Angeles Lakers.
Conclusion
Sports are an important part of a kid’s everyday life. Having a clear routine for it can boost their overall health and affect their lives positively.
The sports trivia I mentioned here is appropriate for kids of all ages.
So, did you like the questions? Was your kid able to answer all of them correctly?
Do let me know in the comments!
Hi, I am Claudia, I run TheQueenMomma’s content creation team, personally focusing on topics which add joy to people’s life. You would usually see me writing on topics like Jokes, Riddles, Truth & Dare as well as Baby Names etc.
In my professional career, I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s in sociology and specialize in media and crime. Once I finished my education, I began my career working as a journalist, reporting on various topics like crime, justice and family law. Even though I valued journalism, I came to the realization that I wanted to have a more immediate impact in people’s lives as well as bring joy to them.