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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What is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL)?
The Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup
The NBA Finals
The NBA Finals
The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl
The World Series
The World Series
What trophy does the winner of the Super Bowl receive?
The AFL-NFL Championship Trophy
The AFL-NFL Championship Trophy
The Vince Lombardi Trophy
The Vince Lombardi Trophy
The Pete Rozelle Cup
The Pete Rozelle Cup
The Commissioner’s Trophy
The Commissioner’s Trophy
Who suggested the name ‘Super Bowl’ for the championship game?
Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt
Joe Namath
Joe Namath
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi
Pete Rozelle
Pete Rozelle
When was the first Super Bowl game played?
December 1965
December 1965
January 1970
January 1970
February 1968
February 1968
January 1967
January 1967
Which two teams played in Super Bowl I?
The Oakland Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings
The Oakland Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings
The Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins
The Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins
The Baltimore Colts and the New York Jets
The Baltimore Colts and the New York Jets
The Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs
The Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs
Which Super Bowl was the first to officially carry the ‘Super Bowl’ moniker in marketing?
Super Bowl II
Super Bowl II
Super Bowl I
Super Bowl I
Super Bowl IV
Super Bowl IV
Super Bowl III
Super Bowl III
Which names were retroactively applied to the first two championship games?
‘Super Bowl I’ and ‘Super Bowl II’
‘Super Bowl I’ and ‘Super Bowl II’
‘Rozelle’s Classic’ and ‘Hunt’s Hoedown’
‘Rozelle’s Classic’ and ‘Hunt’s Hoedown’
‘AFL-NFL Championship Game 1’ and ‘Game 2’
‘AFL-NFL Championship Game 1’ and ‘Game 2’
‘The Grand Finale’ and ‘The Ultimate Showdown’
‘The Grand Finale’ and ‘The Ultimate Showdown’
How many franchises have won the Super Bowl?
28
28
16
16
20
20
32
32
How many NFL teams have never appeared in a Super Bowl?
Two
Two
Six
Six
Four
Four
Zero
Zero
How many teams have appeared in the Super Bowl without ever winning?
Eight
Eight
Four
Four
Sixteen
Sixteen
Twelve
Twelve
Which team holds the record for most Super Bowl appearances with 11?
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers
How many Super Bowl wins are the New England Patriots tied for?
7
7
6
6
5
5
8
8
How many Super Bowl losses are the New England Patriots tied for?
3
3
6
6
4
4
5
5
Has any franchise won three Super Bowls in a row?
Yes, the New England Patriots
Yes, the New England Patriots
Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers
Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers
Yes, the Green Bay Packers
Yes, the Green Bay Packers
No
No
Which two leagues merged in 1966 due to negotiations between NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle and Lamar Hunt?
The NFL and AFL
The NFL and AFL
The NFL and USFL
The NFL and USFL
The NFL and CFL
The NFL and CFL
The NFL and XFL
The NFL and XFL
After the merger, the NFL split into which two conferences?
The American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC)
The American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC)
The Major League Conference and the Minor League Conference
The Major League Conference and the Minor League Conference
The Eastern Conference and the Western Conference
The Eastern Conference and the Western Conference
The Premier Conference and the Elite Conference
The Premier Conference and the Elite Conference
Since January 1971, which two conference champions face each other in the Super Bowl?
The league leader in offense vs. the league leader in defense
The league leader in offense vs. the league leader in defense
The top two teams regardless of conference
The top two teams regardless of conference
The two wild card winners
The two wild card winners
The AFC and NFC Championship Game winners
The AFC and NFC Championship Game winners
In what year did the American Football League (AFL) originate, which also marked the origins of the Super Bowl?
1955
1955
1970
1970
1966
1966
1960
1960
Who started the American Football League (AFL)?
A former NFL player
A former NFL player
The NFL Commissioner
The NFL Commissioner
The U.S. Congress
The U.S. Congress
A group of businessmen
A group of businessmen
Where was Super Bowl I held?
Los Angeles Coliseum
Los Angeles Coliseum
Miami Orange Bowl
Miami Orange Bowl
Rose Bowl Stadium
Rose Bowl Stadium
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field
When did Super Bowl I take place?
December 31, 1966
December 31, 1966
January 1, 1967
January 1, 1967
February 12, 1967
February 12, 1967
January 15, 1967
January 15, 1967
Which Super Bowl gave the AFL credibility with the New York Jets’ upset victory over the Baltimore Colts?
Super Bowl II
Super Bowl II
Super Bowl III
Super Bowl III
Super Bowl I
Super Bowl I
Super Bowl V
Super Bowl V
Which team completed the only perfect season in NFL history by winning Super Bowl VII?
The 1985 Chicago Bears
The 1985 Chicago Bears
The 1972 Miami Dolphins
The 1972 Miami Dolphins
The 2007 New England Patriots
The 2007 New England Patriots
The 1970 Kansas City Chiefs
The 1970 Kansas City Chiefs
Which two franchises have won the Super Bowl while hosting at their home stadiums?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams
The New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals
The New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals
The Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings
The Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings
The Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers
The Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers
How many franchises have won consecutive Super Bowls?
Four
Four
Eight
Eight
Six
Six
Ten
Ten
Which franchise has won consecutive Super Bowls twice?
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys
The San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers
Which team is the only one to appear in four straight Super Bowls?
The Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns
The Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills
The Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings
The Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos
Did the Buffalo Bills win any of their four consecutive Super Bowl appearances?
No
No
Yes, one
Yes, one
Yes, two
Yes, two
Yes, all four
Yes, all four
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