National Football League Trivia
National Football League trivia explores the history, structure, and memorable moments of the NFL, the United States’ leading professional American football league. Founded in 1920 and now made up of 32 teams split evenly between the AFC and NFC, the league has grown into a defining force in American sports culture. From championship lore to unusual records and family-friendly facts, it offers plenty for casual fans and diehards alike.
Easy National Football League Trivia
13 questions
These easy National Football League trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
What does the abbreviation NFL stand for?
- A.National Football League
- B.National Field League
- C.Northern Football League
- D.National Finals League
Answer: National Football League
NFL is short for National Football League.
Question 2
The NFL is what kind of sports league?
- A.NBA
- B.WNBA
- C.NFL
- D.professional American football league
Answer: A professional American football league
The NFL is the top professional American football league in the United States.
Question 3
How many teams are in the NFL?
- A.32
- B.30 teams
- C.31 teams
- D.34 teams
Answer: 32 teams
The league is made up of 32 franchises.
Question 4
Into which two conferences is the NFL divided?
- A.East and West
- B.AL and NL
- C.North and South
- D.AFC and NFC
Answer: AFC and NFC
The NFL is split into the AFC and the NFC.
Question 5
What does AFC mean in the NFL?
- A.Atlantic Football Conference
- B.American Football Conference
- C.Associated Football Conference
- D.American Finals Conference
Answer: American Football Conference
AFC stands for American Football Conference.
Question 6
What is the full name of the NFC?
- A.Northern Football Conference
- B.National Finals Conference
- C.New Football Conference
- D.National Football Conference
Answer: National Football Conference
NFC stands for National Football Conference.
Question 7
Which game decides the NFL champion each season?
- A.David Crane
- B.Marta Kauffman
- C.Super Bowl
- D.The Hall of Fame Game
Answer: The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the NFL's championship game.
Question 8
How many regular-season games does each NFL team currently play?
- A.17
- B.16 games
- C.18 games
- D.20 games
Answer: 17 games
Each team currently plays a 17-game regular season.
Question 9
During a standard NFL play, how many players from one team are on the field at once?
- A.11
- B.9 players
- C.10 players
- D.12 players
Answer: 11 players
Each team has 11 players on the field at a time.
Question 10
True or false: The Dallas Cowboys are an NFL team.?
Answer: True
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the NFL's franchises.
Question 11
Which famous green-and-gold franchise is part of the NFL: Green Bay Packers or Milwaukee Brewers?
- A.Milwaukee Brewers
- B.Wisconsin Badgers
- C.Minnesota Timberwolves
- D.Green Bay Packers
Answer: Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an NFL team.
Question 12
Which Missouri-based team is in the NFL: Kansas City Chiefs or Kansas City Royals?
- A.Kansas City Royals
- B.Sporting Kansas City
- C.St. Louis Blues
- D.Kansas City Chiefs
Answer: Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are an NFL team.
Question 13
Name the NFL team from New England.?
Answer: New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are an NFL team.
National Football League Family Trivia
12 questions
These family National Football League trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
In what year was the NFL founded?
- A.1922
- B.1933
- C.1920
- D.1910
Answer: 1920
The league was founded in 1920.
Question 2
What was the league called before it took the name NFL?
- A.NBA
- B.WNBA
- C.NFL
- D.American Professional Football Association
Answer: American Professional Football Association
The NFL began is the American Professional Football Association.
Question 3
In which year did the American Professional Football Association adopt the name National Football League?
- A.WNBA
- B.NFL
- C.1922
- D.NBA
Answer: 1922
The name National Football League was adopted in 1922.
Question 4
Each spring, what annual event does the NFL hold for incoming players?
Answer: The draft
The NFL holds its annual player draft each spring.
Question 5
Where is the Pro Football Hall of Fame located?
- A.Indianapolis, Indiana
- B.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- C.Canton, Ohio
- D.Cleveland, Ohio
Answer: Canton, Ohio
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, Ohio.
Question 6
Which holiday is famous for traditionally featuring NFL games?
- A.Independence Day
- B.Thanksgiving Day
- C.Memorial Day
- D.Labor Day
Answer: Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day traditionally includes NFL games.
Question 7
Which team is a longtime Thanksgiving Day host?
- A.Buffalo Bills
- B.Detroit Lions
- C.Chicago Bears
- D.Cleveland Browns
Answer: Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a longtime Thanksgiving host team.
Question 8
Besides Detroit, which other traditional Thanksgiving host team is named in the facts?
- A.Green Bay Packers
- B.Miami Dolphins
- C.San Francisco 49ers
- D.Dallas Cowboys
Answer: Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are also a traditional Thanksgiving Day host team.
Question 9
What trophy goes to the Super Bowl champion?
- A.Stanley Cup
- B.David Crane
- C.Vince Lombardi Trophy
- D.Heisman Trophy
Answer: Vince Lombardi Trophy
The Super Bowl winner receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Question 10
What comes after the regular season in the NFL?
Answer: Playoffs
The NFL season includes playoffs after the regular season.
Question 11
How many divisions are in each NFL conference?
- A.Three divisions
- B.Five divisions
- C.Eight divisions
- D.4
Answer: Four divisions
Each conference has four divisions.
Question 12
Which is a real NFL division: AFC South or AFC Coast?
- A.AFC Central Coast
- B.AFC Gulf
- C.AFC South
- D.AFC Coast
Answer: AFC South
AFC South is one of the NFL's eight divisions.
Fun National Football League Trivia
13 questions
These fun National Football League trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which team captured the first two Super Bowls?
- A.Dallas Cowboys
- B.Kansas City Chiefs
- C.Pittsburgh Steelers
- D.Packers
Answer: Green Bay Packers
The Packers won the first two Super Bowls.
Question 2
What year marks the NFL's only perfect season by the Miami Dolphins?
- A.1972
- B.1970
- C.1974
- D.1985
Answer: 1972
The Dolphins completed the league's only perfect season in 1972.
Question 3
Before winning Super Bowl XX, what regular-season record did the 1985 Bears post?
- A.16-0
- B.13-3
- C.15-1
- D.14-2
Answer: 15-1
The 1985 Bears went 15-1 in the regular season.
Question 4
Which NFL team is famously nicknamed "America's Team"?
- A.Green Bay Packers
- B.Chicago Bears
- C.Dallas Cowboys
- D.New England Patriots
Answer: Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are nicknamed America's Team.
Question 5
What is the home stadium of the Saints in New Orleans called?
- A.Superdome
- B.Caesars Palace
- C.The Big Easy Bowl
- D.Lambeau Field
Answer: The Superdome
The Saints play in the Superdome.
Question 6
Which touchdown celebration is strongly linked with the Green Bay Packers?
- A.Lambeau Leap
- B.Dawg Dive
- C.Terrible Towel Toss
- D.David Crane
Answer: Lambeau Leap
The Lambeau Leap is associated with the Packers.
Question 7
What nickname belongs to the Cleveland Browns' fan section that started in the 1980s?
- A.Orange Army
- B.Browns Block
- C.Dawg Pound
- D.Dog House
Answer: Dawg Pound
The Browns' fan section is known is the Dawg Pound.
Question 8
Which famous rally towel is waved by Pittsburgh Steelers fans?
- A.Terrible Towel
- B.Golden Cloth
- C.Steel Rag
- D.Victory Towel
Answer: Terrible Towel
Steelers fans are known for the Terrible Towel.
Question 9
What nickname is used for the loud home crowd of the Seahawks?
- A.The Legion
- B.The Flock
- C.12s
- D.The 11s
Answer: The 12s
The Seahawks' home crowd is nicknamed the 12s.
Question 10
In what year did the Raiders franchise begin?
- A.1966
- B.1970
- C.1960
- D.1950
Answer: 1960
The Raiders franchise began in 1960.
Question 11
Who made the famous guarantee that the Jets would beat the Colts in Super Bowl III?
- A.Terry Bradshaw
- B.Joe Namath
- C.Johnny Unitas
- D.Bart Starr
Answer: Joe Namath
Joe Namath guaranteed the Jets would beat the Colts.
Question 12
Which team owns the NFL's only perfect season?
Answer: Miami Dolphins
The only perfect season belongs to the 1972 Miami Dolphins.
Question 13
Finish the nickname: the Cowboys are called "America's ____."?
Answer: Team
The full nickname is America's Team.
Funny National Football League Trivia
13 questions
These funny National Football League trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
If a team is called the New York Jets, where do they actually play home games?
- A.Pennsylvania
- B.New Jersey
- C.New York
- D.Connecticut
Answer: New Jersey
Despite the name, the Jets play in New Jersey.
Question 2
The New York Giants share what actual state for their home games?
- A.Marta Kauffman
- B.New Jersey
- C.New York
- D.David Crane
Answer: New Jersey
The Giants also play in New Jersey, not New York.
Question 3
Which two teams are the actual Los Angeles NFL clubs?
- A.Rams and Raiders
- B.Chargers and 49ers
- C.Rams and Angels
- D.Rams and Chargers
Answer: Rams and Chargers
The two Los Angeles NFL teams are the Rams and Chargers.
Question 4
Before they became the Tennessee Titans, what were they called?
- A.Memphis Showboats
- B.Baltimore Colts
- C.Houston Oilers
- D.Dallas Texans
Answer: Houston Oilers
The Titans were originally the Houston Oilers.
Question 5
The Indianapolis Colts used to be known as the what?
- A.St. Louis Colts
- B.Houston Colts
- C.Cleveland Colts
- D.Baltimore Colts
Answer: Baltimore Colts
The franchise was once the Baltimore Colts.
Question 6
Which current team started in Chicago, later moved to St. Louis, and then to Arizona?
- A.Las Vegas Raiders
- B.Chicago Bears
- C.Arizona Cardinals
- D.Los Angeles Rams
Answer: Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals' path was Chicago to St. Louis to Arizona.
Question 7
Name the franchise that has called Oakland, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas home.?
Answer: Raiders
The Raiders have played in Oakland, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
Question 8
Which team's travel diary goes Cleveland, Los Angeles, St. Louis, then back to Los Angeles?
Answer: Rams
That relocation trail belongs to the Rams franchise.
Question 9
In what year did the Chargers move from San Diego to Los Angeles?
- A.2015
- B.2016
- C.2019
- D.2017
Answer: 2017
The Chargers relocated in 2017.
Question 10
What temporary name did Washington use from 2020 to 2021?
- A.Washington Warriors
- B.Washington Federals
- C.Washington Senators
- D.Washington Football Team
Answer: Washington Football Team
The team was known is the Washington Football Team from 2020 to 2021.
Question 11
The Steelers entered the league in 1933 under what original name?
- A.NFL
- B.Pittsburgh Pirates
- C.NBA
- D.WNBA
Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Steelers were founded is the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Question 12
Before Kansas City, the Chiefs began as which AFL team?
- A.Texas Rangers
- B.Dallas Stallions
- C.Dallas Texans
- D.Houston Oilers
Answer: Dallas Texans
The Chiefs began is the Dallas Texans in the AFL.
Question 13
After being away for three seasons, in what year did the Browns return as an expansion team?
- A.1996
- B.1998
- C.2002
- D.1999
Answer: 1999
The Browns returned in 1999.
Hard National Football League Trivia
14 questions
These hard National Football League trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
What year did the NFL-AFL merger become complete?
- A.1972
- B.1970
- C.1966
- D.1967
Answer: 1970
The merger was completed in 1970.
Question 2
On what date was Super Bowl I played?
- A.January 1, 1967
- B.January 14, 1968
- C.February 15, 1967
- D.January 15, 1967
Answer: January 15, 1967
Super Bowl I was played on January 15, 1967.
Question 3
Which trio is identified in the facts as 'those three teams'?
- A.Colts, Browns, and Steelers
- B.Packers, Bears, and Giants
- C.Chiefs, Raiders, and Broncos
- D.Cowboys, Eagles, and Commanders
Answer: Colts, Browns, and Steelers
The referenced three teams are the Colts, Browns, and Steelers.
Question 4
What is the name of the preseason exhibition game held in Canton, Ohio?
- A.David Crane
- B.Fame Game
- C.Kickoff Classic
- D.Canton Opener
Answer: Pro Football Hall of Fame Game
That annual preseason exhibition is the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
Question 5
In which year did the NFL adopt a 16-game regular season?
- A.1994
- B.1978
- C.1974
- D.1982
Answer: 1978
The 16-game regular season arrived in 1978.
Question 6
When did the NFL expand the regular season to 17 games?
- A.2022
- B.2021
- C.2019
- D.2020
Answer: 2021
The schedule expanded to 17 games in 2021.
Question 7
Including the playoffs, what final record did the 1972 Dolphins achieve?
- A.18-0
- B.17-1
- C.17-0
- D.16-0
Answer: 17-0
The 1972 Dolphins finished 17-0 including the postseason.
Question 8
True or false: An NFL team has finished 19-0.?
Answer: False
No team in NFL history has ever finished 19-0.
Question 9
Which undefeated regular-season team lost in Super Bowl XLII?
- A.2003
- B.2005
- C.2009
- D.2007
Answer: 2007 New England Patriots
The 2007 Patriots went 16-0, then lost Super Bowl XLII.
Question 10
In what year were NFL goalposts moved from the goal line to the end line?
- A.1970
- B.1978
- C.1984
- D.1974
Answer: 1974
The NFL moved the goalposts in 1974.
Question 11
What scoring rule was added to the NFL in 1994?
- A.Two-point conversion
- B.Fair-catch kick
- C.Overtime touchdown rule
- D.Sudden-death field goal
Answer: Two-point conversion
The two-point conversion was added in 1994.
Question 12
How far apart are NFL hash marks?
- A.18 feet
- B.19 feet
- C.20 feet
- D.18 feet 6 inches
Answer: 18 feet 6 inches
NFL hash marks are 18 feet 6 inches apart.
Question 13
The NFL championship trophy is named after which coach?
- A.Don Shula
- B.Vince Lombardi
- C.Tom Landry
- D.George Halas
Answer: Vince Lombardi
The trophy is named for coach Vince Lombardi.
Question 14
Which city hosts the league's annual scouting combine?
- A.NFL
- B.Indianapolis
- C.NBA
- D.WNBA
Answer: Indianapolis
The NFL scouting combine is held in Indianapolis.
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