Sports Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Get active with terms from athletics, team games, individual competitions, and sports history. This topic covers rules, famous athletes, and major events.

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Premier League

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 1. Footwear worn by professional athletes
  2. 3. A professional team organization
  3. 4. To consult the official in charge

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  1. 2. The ranking list of teams

Sports

Easy · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 3. Another word for a game or competition
  2. 4. Round object used in most field sports
  3. 5. Sport where players hit a small ball into a hole
  4. 7. Series of games to determine a champion
  5. 9. Mesh barrier used in tennis or volleyball
  6. 11. Oval path used for running races
  7. 12. A group of players working together

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  1. 1. Large open venue with seats for many spectators
  2. 2. Sport of moving a boat using wind and canvas
  3. 3. A very long running race of 26.2 miles
  4. 5. Athlete who performs flips and balance feats
  5. 6. Matching clothes worn by teammates
  6. 8. Frozen surface used for ice hockey
  7. 10. Wooden tool used to hit a baseball

football ⚽

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 4. A stud on the bottom of a shoe for traction

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  1. 1. To strike the ball with the foot
  2. 2. The large grass area where the game is played
  3. 3. A single game played between two sides

Baseball

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 3. The elevated area where the pitcher stands
  2. 4. A group of players working together to win

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  1. 1. A point scored when a player touches all four bases
  2. 2. The final base a player must reach to score

The Yankees

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. Leather glove used by a fielder
  2. 4. Wooden tool used to hit a baseball
  3. 6. The shape formed by the four bases

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  1. 2. Area inside the base paths
  2. 3. Large venue where the team hosts games
  3. 4. Borough where the team plays
  4. 5. The area where the game is played

sport

Easy · 5×5 · 5 words
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  1. 1. A round object used in many different sports.
  2. 3. To move on ice or wheels.
  3. 4. Moving through water using your arms and legs.

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  1. 1. A station in a diamond-shaped field.
  2. 2. A group of people working together to win a game.

sports

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. Target area where a puck or ball must enter to score
  2. 5. Official who enforces the rules during a game
  3. 6. Slide down snow on long narrow boards

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  1. 1. Sport played with clubs and small balls on a course
  2. 2. Shirt worn by a team member
  3. 3. Area of grass where soccer or football is played
  4. 4. Oval path used for running races

Glasgow Rangers

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 5. The player who wears the armband
  2. 6. A popular nickname for the club

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  1. 1. The prize awarded for winning a competition
  2. 2. The primary competition the team plays in domestically
  3. 3. The loyal people who support the club
  4. 4. The nationality of the club

soccer

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 2. The rectangle where all the action happens
  2. 5. The color of the card that means an early shower
  3. 10. The tool used by the referee to control the game
  4. 12. The studs on the bottom of a shoe
  5. 13. An illegal challenge that stops play
  6. 14. A match between two local rivals
  7. 15. Kicking the ball through an opponent's legs

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  1. 1. The modern technology used for video review
  2. 3. A physical attempt to win the ball back
  3. 4. A shot or pass made using the forehead
  4. 6. A result where neither team wins
  5. 7. Essential footwear for a winger
  6. 8. Two goals scored by the same player
  7. 9. A scheduled match on the calendar
  8. 11. A pass sent high into the air

Football

Medium · 15×15 · 22 words
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  1. 1. The long break between the second and third quarters
  2. 3. The center's initial action to start a play
  3. 6. Physically bringing an opponent to the ground
  4. 9. The annual event where teams select new talent
  5. 10. The circle where players discuss the next play
  6. 11. What a specialist does for extra points
  7. 13. A pass that hits the ground before being caught
  8. 16. Three feet of progress on the turf
  9. 18. A player who battles in the trenches
  10. 19. The play that starts each half of the game
  11. 20. The act of successfully catching a forward pass
  12. 21. One of the uprights on the scoring frame

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  1. 2. When a defender catches a pass intended for the offense
  2. 4. The protected area around the quarterback
  3. 5. The massive venue where the game is played
  4. 7. The winner of the final game of the season
  5. 8. The leader of the offense who calls the signals
  6. 12. The line where both teams face off before the snap
  7. 14. The tournament following the regular season
  8. 15. A common fourth-down decision to flip the field
  9. 17. The yellow indicator of a rules violation

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Sports Crossword FAQ

Is this Sports crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Sports crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

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Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

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Can I make my own Sports crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.