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Quiz about Sports Stadiums
Quiz about Sports Stadiums

Sports Stadiums Trivia Quiz


Do you know your sports stadiums? Football? Cricket? NFL? Baseball? Well what do you know about the ten fantastic structures that I have decided to try and stump you with?

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
doomed
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
372,823
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
237
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Question 1 of 10
1. This 30,000 seater 'theatre' of sport can be found in Marina Bay, Singapore. There is no specific sport played here but it is the world's largest floating stage; it is made entirely of steel and measures 120 metres long and 83 metres wide. Football is mainly played on this stage which has a huge purpose built stand on its north side. The other three sides are water and a special boat is used to collect the balls when kicked over the wire fence. What is this stadium's name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Nicknamed the "Schlauchboot" (inflatable boat) this stadium could light up in any colour that the owners felt like choosing. You could see the national team flag colours whenever this nation chose to play a game there. What's the name of the stadium that looks like a tyre or "Schlauchboot"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. With an estimated 45,000 attendance the Modern Olympics started here in this marble U-shaped stadium, modelled on the one that was built for the 330 BC Pan-Athenian games. The original was lost and buried until excavations in the 1830s uncovered traces of the ancient marble. Do you know the name of this stadium where runners are only allowed to use the facility between 7:30am to 9:00am? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A bird may feel at home in this wonderful design of a stadium that looks like a nest. The brainchild of Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron the design, which originated from the study of Chinese ceramics, implemented steel beams in order to hide supports for the retractable roof, but do you know where this iconic stadium is located? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The national indoor arena of Sweden and became the largest hemispherical building in the world when it was built. It has a diameter of 110 metres and an inner height of 85 metres. The volume of the building is 605,000 cubic metres. Used mainly for ice hockey this arena in Stockholm is one of pure beauty but do you have any idea the name of this marvel? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Home to most of this national team's football matches the stadium's spiral shape evokes dragon-like imagery. It is the first stadium in the world to provide power using solar energy technology. Kaohsiung is the city but which country will you see this marvel of technology?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. The largest stadium on the African continent it is aptly located on the site of an old gold mine, the historic source of Johannesburg's wealth. Famed for many great events, arguably the greatest being the venue where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after leaving prison in 1990. This stadium was used for FIFA World Cup matches including the 2010 World Cup final, but do you know its more commonly known name where the locals call it 'The Calabash'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. With a capacity of almost 44,000 this stadium is part of the city's sports complex that has had some major development over the last decade with a new NFL stadium (opened in 2003) built after the previous home was demolished. It has had a new NHL arena built nearby in 1996 and its MLB arena in 2004. This stadium saw a victory in the World Series in the latter part of the last decade and a very dedicated fan base, but do you know which MLB stadia is being sought here? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The 'Home of Cricket' in St. John's Wood, London is not the biggest in the sport, but certainly is the most historic within the game having opened in its present form way back in 1814. It holds 28,000 spectators and when Test matches are played it is often sold out months, sometimes years in advance. However, Lord's is the name of the ground but do you know who owns this incredible sporting arena? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Both the national football team and the rugby union team play their matches in this stadium located in Saint Denis. Many musical acts have sold out the 75,000 seats throughout the years, and it was the stadium that held the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final between the host nation and Brazil. Do you know this stadium? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This 30,000 seater 'theatre' of sport can be found in Marina Bay, Singapore. There is no specific sport played here but it is the world's largest floating stage; it is made entirely of steel and measures 120 metres long and 83 metres wide. Football is mainly played on this stage which has a huge purpose built stand on its north side. The other three sides are water and a special boat is used to collect the balls when kicked over the wire fence. What is this stadium's name?

Answer: The Float

The platform can bear up to 1,070 tonnes, equivalent to the total weight of 9,000 people, 200 tonnes of stage props and three 30-tonne military vehicles. In case you wanted to invade a country from there.
20 Raffles Avenue Singapore is the address where the 2010 opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Youth Games.
2. Nicknamed the "Schlauchboot" (inflatable boat) this stadium could light up in any colour that the owners felt like choosing. You could see the national team flag colours whenever this nation chose to play a game there. What's the name of the stadium that looks like a tyre or "Schlauchboot"?

Answer: Allianz Arena

The Allianz is the home of Bayern Munich FC and has held a number of German national fixtures. There were more than 71,000 seats in this incredible structure. The official address is the Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 25, 80939 Munich, Germany

PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands plays at the Philips Stadion. Real Madrid in Spain plays at the Santiago Bernabeu. Sparta Prague in Czech Republic plays at the Generali Arena.
3. With an estimated 45,000 attendance the Modern Olympics started here in this marble U-shaped stadium, modelled on the one that was built for the 330 BC Pan-Athenian games. The original was lost and buried until excavations in the 1830s uncovered traces of the ancient marble. Do you know the name of this stadium where runners are only allowed to use the facility between 7:30am to 9:00am?

Answer: Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium was rebuilt in time for the opening ceremony of the 1896 games. Triple-jumper James Connolly (USA) won the first Olympic medal in more than 1,500 years here. Today you have to book a slot in order to use the facility of the running track. The time slot must be adhered to due to the local authorities worrying about wear and tear. This stadium is the only one in the world made entirely from marble bar the track and the field.
The other venues are all Greek sports arenas.
4. A bird may feel at home in this wonderful design of a stadium that looks like a nest. The brainchild of Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron the design, which originated from the study of Chinese ceramics, implemented steel beams in order to hide supports for the retractable roof, but do you know where this iconic stadium is located?

Answer: Beijing

The National Stadium is the official name of what is commonly known as the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing. Home of the 2008 Olympic games, the Nest held 91,000 (later reduced to 80,000). The Chinese had not used it significantly after the Olympics but used it sparingly for events such as one-off football matches and concerts.

The Beijing Guo'an football club was scheduled to play at the stadium, but later backed out fearing the humiliation of using an 80,000 seat venue for their 10,000 regular fans.
5. The national indoor arena of Sweden and became the largest hemispherical building in the world when it was built. It has a diameter of 110 metres and an inner height of 85 metres. The volume of the building is 605,000 cubic metres. Used mainly for ice hockey this arena in Stockholm is one of pure beauty but do you have any idea the name of this marvel?

Answer: Ericsson Globe

The 'Globe' was used for many events ranging from X-factor to Eurovision song contests. From Depeche Mode to NHL matches with the likes of Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks.
6. Home to most of this national team's football matches the stadium's spiral shape evokes dragon-like imagery. It is the first stadium in the world to provide power using solar energy technology. Kaohsiung is the city but which country will you see this marvel of technology?

Answer: Taiwan

The panels covering the external face of the stadium are able to generate almost 100% of the power required for its own operation. This wonderful 55,000 seated stadium was used for the 2009 World Games and was designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito.
7. The largest stadium on the African continent it is aptly located on the site of an old gold mine, the historic source of Johannesburg's wealth. Famed for many great events, arguably the greatest being the venue where Nelson Mandela gave his first speech after leaving prison in 1990. This stadium was used for FIFA World Cup matches including the 2010 World Cup final, but do you know its more commonly known name where the locals call it 'The Calabash'?

Answer: Soccer City

Over 94,000 people witnessed the World Tour of U2 on their South African leg; becoming the biggest event people-wise outside of sport anywhere on the African sub-continent. Only a Tri Nations Rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand surpassed the U2 attendance, and by only 500.

The FIFA 2010 World Cup witnessed eight matches with the record in the final of 84,000+ seeting the all-time number for a football match.
8. With a capacity of almost 44,000 this stadium is part of the city's sports complex that has had some major development over the last decade with a new NFL stadium (opened in 2003) built after the previous home was demolished. It has had a new NHL arena built nearby in 1996 and its MLB arena in 2004. This stadium saw a victory in the World Series in the latter part of the last decade and a very dedicated fan base, but do you know which MLB stadia is being sought here?

Answer: Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia is one of the few US cities that can boast four main sports teams for the four main sports events. The Philadelphia Phillies play baseball (MLB) at the Citizens Bank Park where they won the 2008 World Series. The Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) plays at The Lincoln Financial Field (or the Linc) and reached Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005.

The Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) and Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) share the Wells Fargo Centre after they shared at times The Spectrum.
9. The 'Home of Cricket' in St. John's Wood, London is not the biggest in the sport, but certainly is the most historic within the game having opened in its present form way back in 1814. It holds 28,000 spectators and when Test matches are played it is often sold out months, sometimes years in advance. However, Lord's is the name of the ground but do you know who owns this incredible sporting arena?

Answer: Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)

Thomas Lord was the man who started it all way back in the 1800s and has his name attributed to the ground. The MCC are the official owners of Lords where Middlesex County Cricket Club rent out the facility to play the majority of its County Championship matches.
Lord's Cricket Ground also administers the world's oldest museum and is regarded by all cricket players as the ultimate place to play the game.
Within the home changing room all England players who score a century (100 runs) or take 5 wickets in an innings will for eternity have their names etched onto a roll of honour board.
10. Both the national football team and the rugby union team play their matches in this stadium located in Saint Denis. Many musical acts have sold out the 75,000 seats throughout the years, and it was the stadium that held the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final between the host nation and Brazil. Do you know this stadium?

Answer: Stade de France

The Stade de France was the first stadium in the world to host a FIFA World Cup Final (in 1998 won by France 3-0 vs. Brazil) and a Rugby World Cup Final (in 2007 won by South Africa 15-6 vs. England).
Source: Author doomed

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