A game day trivia round
Play a board at halftime or during the pregame. Split the room by team jersey, put the board on the TV, and let phones buzz in. The questions stick to records that don't change, so they'll still be right next season.
Sports trivia questions and answers
Seventy-five sports questions built on records and firsts that don't change from week to week, each with its answer. Every set plays live on the TV.
- 75 questions and answers
- 3 lists
- Play any list live, free
Sports trivia questions
Basketball, football, baseball, the Olympics, soccer, tennis and golf.
- 01Basketball 100How many players from each team are on the court at once? Five
- 02Basketball 200How many points is a basket from behind the arc worth? Three
- 03Basketball 300Who invented basketball in 1891? James Naismith
- 04Basketball 400Michael Jordan won all six of his NBA titles with which team? The Chicago Bulls
- 05Basketball 500In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored how many points in a single NBA game? 100
- 06Football 100How many points is a touchdown worth? Six
- 07Football 200What is the NFL's championship game called? The Super Bowl
- 08Football 300How many yards long is a football field between the goal lines? 100
- 09Football 400Which team won the first Super Bowl in January 1967? The Green Bay Packers
- 10Football 500Which NFL team finished the 1972 season undefeated and won the Super Bowl? The Miami Dolphins
- 11Baseball 100How many strikes make an out? Three
- 12Baseball 200How many bases are there, counting home plate? Four
- 13Baseball 300What is a home run hit with the bases loaded called? A grand slam
- 14Baseball 400Which player broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947? Jackie Robinson
- 15Baseball 500Which Yankees first baseman was nicknamed "The Iron Horse"? Lou Gehrig
- 16The Olympics 100How many rings are on the Olympic flag? Five
- 17The Olympics 200In which country did the ancient Olympic Games begin? Greece
- 18The Olympics 300What medal does the second-place finisher get? Silver
- 19The Olympics 400Which sprinter ran the 100 meters in 9.58 seconds in 2009? Usain Bolt
- 20The Olympics 500Which city hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896? Athens
- 21Soccer, Tennis and Golf 100In soccer, which player may touch the ball with their hands? The goalkeeper
- 22Soccer, Tennis and Golf 200How many players does a soccer team have on the field at once? Eleven
- 23Soccer, Tennis and Golf 300In tennis, what word means a score of zero? Love
- 24Soccer, Tennis and Golf 400In golf, what is one stroke under par on a hole called? A birdie
- 25Soccer, Tennis and Golf 500Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930? Uruguay
- 26Rules 100How many points is a field goal worth? Three
- 27Rules 200How many points is a safety worth? Two
- 28Rules 300How many downs does a team get to gain 10 yards? Four
- 29Rules 400How many players does each team have on the field? Eleven
- 30Rules 500How long is an NFL quarter? 15 minutes
- 31Super Bowl 100What trophy goes to the Super Bowl winner? The Vince Lombardi Trophy
- 32Super Bowl 200Which quarterback has won the most Super Bowls? Tom Brady (seven)
- 33Super Bowl 300What numbering system does the Super Bowl use? Roman numerals
- 34Super Bowl 400Which team won Super Bowl I and II? The Green Bay Packers
- 35Super Bowl 500Which team won the Super Bowl after the 1985 season and recorded "The Super Bowl Shuffle"? The Chicago Bears
- 36Teams 100Which NFL team plays at Lambeau Field? The Green Bay Packers
- 37Teams 200Which team is known as "America's Team"? The Dallas Cowboys
- 38Teams 300Which NFL team is named after a poem by Edgar Allan Poe? The Baltimore Ravens
- 39Teams 400Which city do the Steelers play in? Pittsburgh
- 40Teams 500Which team is publicly owned by its fans? The Green Bay Packers
- 41Legends 100Which running back holds the NFL career rushing yards record? Emmitt Smith
- 42Legends 200Which receiver holds the NFL career receiving yards record? Jerry Rice
- 43Legends 300Which quarterback was nicknamed "Joe Cool"? Joe Montana
- 44Legends 400Which coach's name is on the Super Bowl trophy? Vince Lombardi
- 45Legends 500Which quarterback won five MVP awards with the Colts and Broncos? Peyton Manning
- 46Terms 100What is it called when the defense tackles the quarterback behind the line? A sack
- 47Terms 200What is a 'Hail Mary'? A long, desperate pass at the end of a half
- 48Terms 300What is it called when a defender catches a pass meant for the offense? An interception
- 49Terms 400What is it called when the ball is dropped and recovered by the other team? A fumble (lost)
- 50Terms 500What is the extra point after a touchdown also called? The point after try (PAT)
- 51Baseball basics 100How many innings are in a regular baseball game? Nine
- 52Baseball basics 200How many players are on the field for the defense? Nine
- 53Baseball basics 300What is it called when a pitcher allows no hits in a game? A no-hitter
- 54Baseball basics 400How many balls make a walk? Four
- 55Baseball basics 500What is it called when no batter reaches base in a whole game? A perfect game
- 56Baseball legends 100Which player was called "The Bambino"? Babe Ruth
- 57Baseball legends 200Who broke baseball's color barrier in 1947? Jackie Robinson
- 58Baseball legends 300What number is retired by every MLB team in Jackie Robinson's honor? 42
- 59Baseball legends 400Which team broke an 86-year World Series drought in 2004? The Boston Red Sox
- 60Baseball legends 500Which team plays home games at Wrigley Field? The Chicago Cubs
- 61Basketball basics 100How high is a regulation basketball hoop? 10 feet
- 62Basketball basics 200How many points is a free throw worth? One
- 63Basketball basics 300How many quarters are in an NBA game? Four
- 64Basketball basics 400What is it called when a player moves without dribbling? Traveling
- 65Basketball basics 500What is it called when a player scores 10 or more in three stat categories? A triple-double
- 66Basketball legends 100Which player was nicknamed "Magic"? Earvin Johnson
- 67Basketball legends 200Which team did Larry Bird play for? The Boston Celtics
- 68Basketball legends 300Who passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA career scoring record in 2023? LeBron James
- 69Basketball legends 400What number did Kobe Bryant wear besides 8? 24
- 70Basketball legends 500Which team won eight straight NBA titles from 1959 to 1966? The Boston Celtics
- 71Name the term 100A home run with the bases loaded. A grand slam
- 72Name the term 200A pass that leads straight to a basket. An assist
- 73Name the term 300A shot that goes in without touching the rim. A swish
- 74Name the term 400A pitch that curves sharply. A curveball
- 75Name the term 500The baseball season's championship series. The World Series
How it works
Ready in about a minute
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Open LiveGameShow on a TV, a laptop or a projector, and pick a board. The screen shows a six-digit code and a QR code.
- 02
Everyone scans the QR or types the code at FreeLiveGameShow.com, and their phone becomes a buzzer.
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You open the buzzers, the first phone answers, and the board keeps the score.
Questions
Good to know
Will these questions go out of date?
They're built on records and firsts that don't change, so they stay right season after season.
Can we play at a Super Bowl party?
Yes. Put the football board on a second screen or play at halftime. Everyone buzzes in from their phone.
Is it free?
Yes. Every set is free to read and to play.
Put the board up tonight
Pick a board, share the code, and open the buzzers. Your first question can be on the TV in a minute.