Sports Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Example

A game-day crossword packed with sports vocabulary: positions, terms, and the words every fan already knows by heart. Perfect for a team party, a sports banquet, or a PE classroom warm-up.

Printable sports crossword puzzle with game-day vocabulary clues
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What official blows the whistle and enforces the rules of the game? | REFEREE
What do you call a tied game that goes into extra playing time? | OVERTIME
What is the trophy-worthy title for the best player of the season? | MVP
What break happens between the two main periods of a game? | HALFTIME
What do you call a team expected to lose against a stronger opponent? | UNDERDOG
What is awarded to the team or player who wins it all? | TROPHY
What rule violation results in a free kick, shot, or penalty? | FOUL
What large venue do fans pack into to watch a big game live? | STADIUM
What word describes the team that comes out on top at the end? | CHAMPION
What short pause can a coach call to regroup the team mid-game? | TIMEOUT
What device times sprints down to the hundredth of a second? | STOPWATCH
What board at the stadium keeps everyone updated on the score? | SCOREBOARD
What do you call the player who defends the goal from shots? | GOALKEEPER
What round object gets bounced, dribbled, or kicked depending on the sport? | BALL
What do athletes do before a game to warm up their muscles? | STRETCH

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Perfect for

  • Sports team party activity
  • Sports banquet table game
  • PE classroom warm-up
  • Fantasy football draft party icebreaker
  • Printable game-day handout