Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of the NFL’s biggest event? Test your knowledge about the Super Bowl — from its origins and iconic teams to legendary records and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a football fanatic or just curious about this grand championship, these trivia questions will challenge everything you think you know.
Discover fascinating tidbits like who coined the term ‘Super Bowl’, which teams battled in the very first game, and the rare feats achieved by top franchises over the decades. Each question is a chance to relive the excitement and history of American football’s crown jewel.
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Which sport is played in the Super Bowl?
Basketball
Basketball
Baseball
Baseball
Soccer
Soccer
American football
American football
Which league’s championship game is the Super Bowl?
NFL
NFL
NHL
NHL
NBA
NBA
MLB
MLB
How often is the Super Bowl played?
Every four years
Every four years
Every two years
Every two years
Twice a year
Twice a year
Once a year
Once a year
Which of these teams has won a record six Super Bowls as of 2025?
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Who was the first team to win the Super Bowl?
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts
New York Jets
New York Jets
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
Which Super Bowl is famously known for the ‘Helmet Catch’?
XLII (42)
XLII (42)
XXXVI (36)
XXXVI (36)
XXXVIII (38)
XXXVIII (38)
LI (51)
LI (51)
Who holds the record for most Super Bowl MVP awards?
Joe Montana
Joe Montana
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Terry Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw
Which city has hosted the most Super Bowls?
New Orleans
New Orleans
Houston
Houston
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Miami
Miami
Who performed at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, making headlines with a controversial moment?
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga
Madonna
Madonna
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Shakira
Shakira
Which team completed a perfect season including a Super Bowl win in 1972?
New England Patriots
New England Patriots
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
What is traditionally the most-watched annual television event in the United States?
World Series
World Series
Presidential Inauguration
Presidential Inauguration
Super Bowl
Super Bowl
The Oscars
The Oscars
Who scored the winning touchdown for the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV?
Torry Holt
Torry Holt
Ricky Proehl
Ricky Proehl
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Mike Jones
Mike Jones
Which quarterback led the largest comeback in Super Bowl history (28-3)?
Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson
Which NFC East team has the most Super Bowl victories?
New York Giants
New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders
What unique event happened at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans?
Snowstorm during the game
Snowstorm during the game
Power outage in the stadium
Power outage in the stadium
Game canceled due to weather
Game canceled due to weather
Halftime performer missed show
Halftime performer missed show
Which running back has the most career rushing touchdowns in Super Bowls?
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith
Franco Harris
Franco Harris
Roger Craig
Roger Craig
Who intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass to clinch Super Bowl XLIX for the Patriots?
Malcolm Butler
Malcolm Butler
Ty Law
Ty Law
Stephon Gilmore
Stephon Gilmore
Devin McCourty
Devin McCourty
Which is the only team to win three Super Bowls in four years in the 1990s?
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
Which wide receiver holds the record for most receiving yards in a single Super Bowl?
Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice
Lynn Swann
Lynn Swann
Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown
Julian Edelman
Julian Edelman
Who was the MVP of Super Bowl I?
Len Dawson
Len Dawson
Joe Namath
Joe Namath
Bart Starr
Bart Starr
Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas
How many points is a touchdown worth in the Super Bowl?
7
7
8
8
6
6
3
3
Which team lost four consecutive Super Bowls from 1991 to 1994?
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
Who was the first left-handed quarterback to win a Super Bowl?
Ken Stabler
Ken Stabler
Mark Brunell
Mark Brunell
Boomer Esiason
Boomer Esiason
Steve Young
Steve Young
In what city was the first Super Bowl played?
New York
New York
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Miami
Miami
Detroit
Detroit
Which team won their only Super Bowl in 2010?
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
Who ran back the opening kickoff for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLI?
Desmond Howard
Desmond Howard
Jermaine Lewis
Jermaine Lewis
Devin Hester
Devin Hester
Santana Moss
Santana Moss
Which quarterback started five Super Bowls for the 49ers and Chiefs combined?
Alex Smith
Alex Smith
Steve Young
Steve Young
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes
Joe Montana
Joe Montana
Who famously guaranteed victory in Super Bowl III?
Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas
Joe Namath
Joe Namath
Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach
Terry Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw
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