Sports Quiz Questions and Answers for Pub Night

Sports rounds bring out the competitive side of any pub quiz team, and these sports quiz questions are ready to read out on your next quiz night. They cover rugby, cricket, tennis, golf, athletics, the Olympics and a mix of other sports, with answers listed straight after each question. Football has its own dedicated quiz, so this set spreads the love across the wider sporting world.

Questions range from easy warm-ups to a few tricky ones that will separate the casual fans from the true enthusiasts. Records were accurate at the time of writing, but sport moves fast, so double-check any record-based question before a live quiz.

Round 1: Rugby and Cricket

Two sports with passionate followings in pubs across Britain. Expect plenty of debate.

1. How many players does each team have on the field in rugby union? Answer: 15
2. How many players does each team have on the field in rugby league? Answer: 13
3. How many points is a try worth in rugby union? Answer: Five
4. Twickenham Stadium is the home of which national rugby union team? Answer: England
5. How many players are there in a cricket team? Answer: 11
6. How many legal balls make up an over in cricket? Answer: Six
7. The Ashes is a Test cricket series contested between England and which country? Answer: Australia
8. In cricket, what do the letters LBW stand for? Answer: Leg before wicket

Round 2: Tennis and Golf

A round for fans of rackets and clubs, with a mix of rules, venues and records.

1. Which tennis Grand Slam tournament is played on grass? Answer: Wimbledon
2. Which Grand Slam tournament is played on clay courts in Paris? Answer: The French Open (Roland Garros)
3. Which player holds the record for the most Wimbledon women’s singles titles, with nine? Answer: Martina Navratilova
4. In tennis, what is the term for a score of zero? Answer: Love
5. How many holes are played in a standard round of golf? Answer: 18
6. What colour jacket is presented to the winner of the Masters golf tournament? Answer: Green
7. In golf, what is the term for a score of one under par on a hole? Answer: A birdie
8. And what is the term for two under par on a hole? Answer: An eagle

Round 3: Athletics and the Olympics

The Olympics offer a huge pool of questions. These focus on well-known moments and simple facts.

1. How many rings appear on the Olympic flag? Answer: Five
2. In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896? Answer: Athens
3. Which city hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics? Answer: Paris
4. Which city is due to host the 2028 Summer Olympics? Answer: Los Angeles
5. Usain Bolt set the men’s 100 metres world record in 2009. What was his time? Answer: 9.58 seconds
6. How long is a marathon in miles, to one decimal place? Answer: 26.2 miles (42.195 km)
7. How many Olympic gold medals did swimmer Michael Phelps win during his career? Answer: 23
8. At London 2012 and Rio 2016, Mo Farah won gold in the 10,000 metres and which other event? Answer: The 5,000 metres

Round 4: Indoor Sports

A round for the snooker hall, the darts oche and the sports hall.

1. What is the highest possible score with three darts? Answer: 180
2. What is the maximum break in a standard frame of snooker? Answer: 147
3. Which sport uses a shuttlecock? Answer: Badminton
4. How many players from each team are on court at one time in basketball? Answer: Five
5. How high is a regulation basketball hoop from the floor, in feet? Answer: 10 feet
6. In ten-pin bowling, what is three strikes in a row called? Answer: A turkey
7. How many players from each team are on the ice in ice hockey, including the goaltender? Answer: Six
8. In which sport would you perform a slam dunk? Answer: Basketball

Round 5: Motor Sport, Cycling and More

A mixed bag to finish, with questions from the track, the road and the ring.

1. Which British circuit hosts the Formula 1 British Grand Prix? Answer: Silverstone
2. Lewis Hamilton joined which Formula 1 team for the 2025 season? Answer: Ferrari
3. What colour jersey is worn by the overall leader of the Tour de France? Answer: Yellow
4. Which boxer was famously known as The Greatest? Answer: Muhammad Ali
5. The Super Bowl is the championship game of which sport? Answer: American football
6. How long is a cricket pitch between the wickets, in yards? Answer: 22 yards
7. The Boat Race on the River Thames is contested by which two universities? Answer: Oxford and Cambridge
8. In which sport might you see a scrum, a lineout and a conversion? Answer: Rugby union

Round 6: Famous British Sporting Venues

A bonus round for teams who know their way around the country’s great sporting grounds. It works well as a quick-fire round or a picture round with photos of each venue.

1. Which London cricket ground is often called the Home of Cricket? Answer: Lord’s
2. Murrayfield in Edinburgh is the home of which national rugby union team? Answer: Scotland
3. In which Welsh city is the Principality Stadium? Answer: Cardiff
4. The World Snooker Championship is held at the Crucible Theatre in which city? Answer: Sheffield
5. Which north London venue, nicknamed Ally Pally, hosts the PDC World Darts Championship? Answer: Alexandra Palace
6. Which Scottish town is widely known as the Home of Golf? Answer: St Andrews
7. Henley-on-Thames is famous for a summer regatta in which sport? Answer: Rowing
8. The Wimbledon Championships are held at which club? Answer: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Tiebreaker Questions

Use these nearest-answer questions if two teams finish level. The team closest to the correct answer wins.

• In what year did England win the Rugby World Cup for the first time? Answer: 2003
• What is the official distance of a marathon in metres? Answer: 42,195 metres
• In what year were the first Wimbledon Championships held? Answer: 1877

Tips for Running a Sports Round

Balance the sports. Not everyone follows the same sport, so mixing rugby, tennis, athletics and indoor games gives every team a fair chance.

Watch for changing records. Sporting records and title counts change regularly. Verify any record-based question on the day of the quiz, especially if a major event has just finished.

Accept reasonable alternatives. For example, accept Roland Garros for the French Open and 42.2 km for the marathon distance. Decide your rules before marking.

Add a local flavour. Questions about your county cricket club, local rugby side or a famous athlete from your area always go down well with regulars.

Keep it friendly. Sports rivalries can get heated, so keep the tone light and remind teams that the quizmaster’s decision is final.

Final Thoughts

These sports quiz questions give you a full, balanced round for your next pub night, with something for every type of fan. Print them out, add a couple of local questions and get ready for some spirited debate. May the best team win, and may the losers buy the crisps.