Why you are here? I know you are a big lover of football, and you want to grab some awesome information about football history. Off course you should have information about American football, because it is one of the most favorite games in the USA, in fact, all over the world. On super bowl championship day, most people consider this day an unofficial national holiday.By considering all these facts and figures, we gathered some most informative football trivia questions for you. These questions will definitely help to increase your football knowledge.
Football is a all fun sport, it builds up teamwork and refreshes the mind. It requires different strategies to win the game, if you also want to know about the strategies used by the players give this article a read.
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Football trivia questions
1. The Dallas Cowboys are defeated by Chicago Bears in August 1986 in a game. Do you remember the game was played at what unusual site?
Answer: The game was played at Old Wembley Stadium. The European football stadium in London was the home of the English national squad from its construction in 1923 until 2000.
2. The famous English Soccer player David Beckham played senior club football for how many different teams?
Answer: He played with 6 teams. Manchester United (1993-2003), Preston North End (Loan) (1994-1995), Real Madrid (2003-2007), Los Angeles Galaxy (2007-2012), Milan (Loan) (2009-2010), Paris Saint-Germain (2013)
3. Since American Collegiate football began in 1869, which collegiate team has won the most national championship?
Answer: The Princeton collegiate
4. During 1990s which NHL players were not the part of “Legion of Doom” line for the Philadelphia Flyers?
- John LeClair
- Eric Lindros
- Mark Recchi
- Mikael Renberg
Answer: Mark Recchi was not part of “Legion of Doom” during 1990’s
5. Super Bowl I was played on which date?
Answer: January 15, 1967
6. What is the name of the trophy used in the Super Bowl championship?
Answer: Vince Lombardi Trophy
7. Super Bowl LII played in which stadium?
Answer: US Bank Stadium
8. On which date super bowl LII was played?
Answer: Feb 4, 2018
9. Super Bowl LIII played on which ground and what was the date?
Answer: Mercedes – Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019
10. Which team won the Super Bowl championship title most?
Answer: The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots. 6,6 times
11. Which team has more appearances in the Super Bowl championship?
Answer: New England Patriots appeared 11 times in Super Bowl
12. Super Bowl match day is considered by some as an unofficial American National Holiday. Is it true?
Answer: Yes
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13. Which day is the 2nd largest food consumption day in the US?
Answer: Super Bowl championship day
14. Which day is considered to be the 1st largest food consumption day in Uthe SA?
Answer: Thanksgiving day.
15. NFL(National Football League) old name was?
Answer: APFA (American Professional Football Association)
16. NFL was Founded in which year?
Answer: 1920
17. Initially how many teams were introduced in NFL?
Answer: 10 teams from 4 states
18. The NFL team “Green Bay Packers” was founded in which year?
Answer: In 1919
19. When did the “Green Bay Packers” join NFL?
Answer: In 1921
Football trivia questions and Answers 2017
In this segment, we will cover NFL 2017 football trivia questions and answers. NFL 2017 was the 98Th season as we all know the championship was started on 1920. Since then too many modifications occurred in the rules and regulations of the NFL.
20. Which was the 98th season of the NFL?
Answer: 2017
21. What was the starting date of the 2017 NFL season?
Answer: September 7, 2017
22. Who was the NFC champion of the 2017 season?
Answer: Philadelphia Eagle
23. Which team was the champion of AFC 2017?
Answer: New England Patriots
24. Who won the Super Bowl LII?
Answer: Philadelphia Eagle
25. What were the scores in Super Bowl LII?
Answer: Philadelphia Eagle 41 and New England Patriots 33
26. Tony Rome announces his retirement from professional football on which date?
Answer: 4 April 2017
27. In 2017 who were the other players who announce retirements?
Answer: Branden Albert, Anquan Boldin, David Bruton, Reggie Bush, Jordan Cameron, Chris Chester, Ryan Clady, Josh Cribb’s, King Dunlap and some others.
28. The 2017 NFL draft was held on which date? And in which city?
Answer: 27 – 29 April in Philadelphia
29. Preseason exhibition games of 2017 started on which date?
Answer: 10 August
30. in the regular season of 2017, how many total matches were played?
Answer: 256 games
31. on which date did Jerry Richardson, the owner of the Carolina Panthers put his team up for sale?
Answer: December 17, 2017
32. Who set a record for “most total yards” in an NFL debut in 2017?
Answer: Kareem Hunt
33. Who was the most valuable player of the 2017 NFL?
Answer: Tom Brady
34. Who was the Super Bowl’s most valuable player in 2017?
Answer: Nick Foles.
Football trivia questions and Answers 2018
NFL 2018 trivia questions and answers, a most recent NFL championship, and a very helpful section for youngsters. This portion is especially for teenagers, who love football games.
35. What was the starting date of the NFL season 2018?
Answer: September 6
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36. AFC champion of 2018?
Answer: New England Patriots
37. Who was the NFC champion of 2018?
Answer: Los Angeles Rams
38. Who was the champion of Super Bowl LIII?
Answer: New England Patriots
39. Which 4 referees retired during the off-season in 2018?
Answer: 1) Ed Hochuli 2) Terry McAulay 3) Gene Steratore 4) Jeff Triplette
40. In NFL season 2018, which down judge was fired due to performance issues?
Answer: Hugo Cruz
41. Ed Hochuli hosts how many seasons as a head referee?
Answer: 26 seasons
42. Who was the most valuable player of the 2018 NFL season?
Answer: Patrick Mahomes
43. Who got the offensive player of the Year 2018 NFL season?
Answer: Patrick Mahomes
44. Who got the AP Coach of the Year 2018?
Answer: Matt Nagy
Football questions to ask
45. Which franchise is considered to be the oldest in NFL?
Answer: Green Bay Packers
46. The first official NFL championship was held in which year?
Answer: 1933
47. When did the NFL stop signing black players?
Answer: In 1927
48. Super Bowl championship play between which teams?
Answer: Its played between the champion of NFC (National Football Conference) and champion of AFC (American Football Conference)
49. Denver Broncos won a super bowl how many times?
Answer: 3 times
50. Which wild card NFL team first time won the super bowl championship? And in which year?
Answer: Oakland Raiders in 1980
51. 2016 super bowl championship was won by which team?
Answer: Denver Broncos
52. The youngest head coach ever to win the super bowl?
Answer: Mike Tomlin
College football trivia questions and answers
53. What NCAA stand for what?
Answer: National Collegiate Athletic Association
54. Is NCAA a profitable organization?
Answer: No
55. What are the responsibilities of the NCAA?
Answer: To regulate the athletes of 1268 North American institutes.
56. In which is countries NCAA giving its services?
Answer: In the USA and Canada
57. Annually how many students take benefits from NCAA?
Answer: More than 480,000
58. Which is the most popular college football tournament in the USA?
Answer: College Football Playoff (CFA)
59. CFP was founded in which year?
Answer: 2014
60. Where is the NCAA headquarter located?
Answer: Indianapolis, Indiana
61. When NCAA founded?
Answer: March 31, 1906
62. Who is the president of the NCAA?
Answer: Mark Emmert
63. Who won the first tournament of NFP in 2014?
Answer: Ohio State
64. In which year are oil bowls, salad bowls, and raisin bowls included in college bowl games?
Answer: 1940’s
65. Which college team has the highest total wins in the FBS (Football Bowl Sub Division)?
Answer: Michigan
66. In college football which bowl is considered to be the oldest bowl game?
Answer: Rose Bowl
NFL playoff trivia questions and answers
The NFL championship is all time famous event in the USA. 32 total teams participate in this event. these teams are divided equally into 2 groups named AFC( American Football Conference) and NFC (National Football Conference). Winners from both groups will move further for the champion’s trophy.
67. How many teams are included in NFL playoffs?
Answer: 12 teams
68. The national football league playoffs 2000 start on which date?
Answer: December 30, 2000
69. Which team won the 2000-2001 NFL playoffs?
Answer: Baltimore Ravens
70. Which was the runner-up team in the NFL playoff season 2000-01?
Answer: New York Giants
71. How many total matches were played in the NFL playoff 2000-01?
Answer: 11 matches
72. Who has the highest touchdown record in NFL history with 208 touchdowns?
Answer: Jerry Rice
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73. What a brace means in a game of football?
Answer: It means the player scored 2 goals in a game
74. Which is a Green Bay Packers home field?
Answer: Lambeau Field
75. Houston Texans join the NFL in which year?
Answer: In 2002
76. Best scoring comeback in super bowl history record held by which team?
Answer: Patriots
Basic football trivia
77. NFL season matches are played on which days?
Answer: Daily
78. Who is the commissioner of the NFL?
Answer: Roger Goodell
79. The coldest super bowl match was played in which stadium?
Answer: Tulane Stadium, New Orleans
80. Baltimore Colts is now named?
Answer: Indianapolis Colts
81. Chicago Staleys was the previous name of which team?
Answer: Chicago Bears
82. Which state produces more pro football Hall of Famers?
Answer: Pennsylvania
83. Miami team is well known as what?
Answer: Dolphins
84. Cincinnati Bengals became a member of the NFL in which year?
Answer: 1968
85. Which city hosted the most Super Bowls?
Answer: Miami
86. How many times has Miami hosted the Super Bowl?
Answer: 11
87. Who was the oldest player to play in Super Bowl?
Answer: Matt Stover
- Who won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
Answer: France
- Which footballer has won the most Ballon d’Or awards?
Answer: Lionel Messi (7 awards)
- Which club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?
Answer: Real Madrid (13 titles)
- Who is the all-time top scorer in the English Premier League?
Answer: Alan Shearer (260 goals)
- Which country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Answer: Uruguay
- Who is the only player to have won the FIFA World Cup three times as a player?
Answer: Pelé (1958, 1962, 1970)
- Which nation has won the most Copa América titles?
Answer: Uruguay (15 titles)
- Who scored the famous “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 FIFA World Cup?
Answer: Diego Maradona
- Which player has won the most UEFA Champions League titles as a player?
Answer: Francisco Gento (6 titles with Real Madrid)
- Which country has won the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles?
Answer: United States (4 titles)
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