Connections Sports Game
The unlimited sports word puzzle - group 16 terms into 4 categories and prove your sports IQ.
The unlimited sports word puzzle - group 16 terms into 4 categories and prove your sports IQ.
You'll see 16 sports words or phrases. Each one secretly belongs to one of four themed groups. Look for patterns before you guess.
Tap four words you think share a common thread - a team, a sport, a concept, a rule - then press Submit to check your answer.
Correctly solve all four groups before making four mistakes. Each correct group reveals its color: yellow → green → blue → purple (hardest).
Hit Start New Game for a fresh puzzle anytime, or browse the archive to replay any past game from September 2024 onward.
Connections Sports Game is a free, unlimited word-grouping puzzle inspired by the NYT Connections format - built specifically for sports fans. Each puzzle gives you 16 sports-related words and challenges you to sort them into four hidden categories. Categories can cover anything: positions, trophies, famous plays, athletes, stadiums, or rules - so general knowledge alone won't cut it.
New puzzles are added daily. Play today's game, tackle the archive, or generate a fresh challenge anytime with Start New Game. No login, no subscription - just sports trivia that makes you think.
Every puzzle ever published is saved in the archive. Select any date from September 18, 2024 onward using the calendar in-game to replay it. Great for practicing, competing with friends, or catching up on ones you missed.
As many as you want. The Start New Game button generates a brand-new puzzle every time you press it - no daily limits. Over 50 new puzzles are added to the pool every day.
Once you solve a group, it locks in with a color that reflects its difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest). You'll only see the color after getting the group right.
Yes. The archive contains every puzzle from September 18, 2024 to the current date. Use the date picker inside the game to load any past puzzle.
All major sports and more - NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, Olympics, college sports, combat sports, motorsports, and niche sports trivia. No sport is off-limits.
No. Connections Sports Game is an independent fan project. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or approved by The New York Times Company. We encourage you to also play the official NYT Connections game.
Completely free. No account required, no paywall, no ads that interrupt gameplay. Just open the page and start playing.