Games bring together rules, teamwork, and memorable moments. This free sports trivia page is for kids ages 11–13. Questions cover different sports, how they are played, and notable competitions. You do not have to follow every league to enjoy testing what you know. Questions can stretch beyond the games you play most often into shared sporting history.
Kids ages 11–13 can expect a more involved challenge. Some questions reward careful reading or a connection to something learned elsewhere. Choose Start Quiz below for a 10-question interactive round selected from a bank of 50 questions for this age and topic. See the correct answer and an explanation after each question. Work through the choices at your own pace and check the explanation before moving on.
A grand slam in baseball is a home run hit when the bases are loaded, scoring 4 runs in one play.
An Olympic swimming pool is 50 meters long.
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup 5 times.
Bowlers commonly call three consecutive strikes a turkey.
In volleyball, each team is allowed a maximum of 3 touches before the ball must be returned over the net.
Fencing uses three types of weapons: foil, epee, and sabre.
The opposing team takes a throw-in from where the ball crossed the touchline.
Men’s singles is best of five sets, so the first player to win three sets wins the match.
Sumo wrestlers, called rikishi, compete in a dohyō.
The 10,000 meters is the longest standard track event; the marathon is a road race.
Compare the goals and rules of different games, or think about how players work together. Sports trivia can also introduce events and athletes from outside the sports you usually watch. For preteens, a quiz can be a starting point for further questions. Use an unfamiliar answer as a reason to check a map, book, or reliable reference.
If a sport is new to you, watch a short match or try its basic rules with friends. Playing or observing can make a quiz fact easier to remember. The sample questions above give you a quick look at the subject before you start. You can also take a different category quiz if another interest catches your eye.
Choose Start Quiz to answer 10 multiple-choice questions. The round draws from a bank of 50 questions for this age and topic. Check the explanation after each answer, then move on when you are ready. Your score appears at the end, along with a way to play again.
A later round may include questions you have already seen. If a choice surprised you, use the explanation to talk about why it was right or look for more context. Prefer a different challenge? The age-group page lists the other available subjects, and each one has its own quiz.