50 Would You Rather Questions for Sports Teams

would you rather questions sports teams athletes coaches get to know you ideas conversation starters practice game team tripsIt’s not choosing between Auburn and Alabama, but these sports questions can leave players of all ages debating for hours. Here are 50 questions that can turn any bus ride or group dinner into a fun, team-bonding experience! 

  1. Would you rather be the star of a bad team or an average player on an elite team?
  2. Would you rather win the MVP award or a team championship?
  3. Would you rather watch a regular season game courtside or a high-stakes playoff game from the rafters?
  4. Would you rather win the World Series or the Super Bowl?
  5. Would you rather take responsibility for losing the championship or have a teammate take credit for the win when you deserved it?
  6. Would you rather ensure overtime or risk losing and win in regulation?
  7. Would you rather retire as a forgotten coach with a winning record or a famous coach known to lose championships?
  8. Would you rather be an average player with a good reputation or an elite player with rumors of cheating?
  9. Would you rather coach a college or professional team?
  10. Would you rather have really cool uniforms with a run-down stadium or a state-of-the-art stadium with ugly uniforms?
  11. Would you rather get paid a lot to be on a bad team or paid below average to be on an elite team?
  12. Would you rather have a long, average playing career or have a short, fantastic career cut short by injury?
  13. Would you rather own the record for most points scored or most championships?
  14. Would you rather be an elite or underdog player?
  15. Would you rather stay on a below average team or join your rival and win a title?

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  1. Would you rather be a team player or singular star?
  2. Would you rather pass or score?
  3. Would you rather play an amazing game but lose or play an average game and win?
  4. Would you rather go undefeated in the regular season or win the championship?
  5. Would you rather be a legendary coach or a legendary player?
  6. Would you rather play indoors or outdoors?
  7. Would you rather retire for a year or play but not score for a season?
  8. Would you rather peak early or late in your career?
  9. Would you rather coach a game wearing a suit or a polo?
  10. Would you rather sweat an embarrassing amount or need to hydrate every five minutes?
  11. Would you rather take the game-winning shot or give the assist to a teammate?
  12. Would you rather play a game in the rain or in the snow?
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  1. Would you rather have a shoe or an award named after you?
  2. Would you rather have one exceptional (non-sport) talent or be a slightly above average athlete?
  3. Would you rather coach a local school or private club?
  4. Would you rather compete nationwide or regionally?
  5. Would you rather tank a season to get the top overall draft pick or just miss the playoffs and get a mid-round pick?
  6. Would you rather be tall and slow or short and fast?
  7. Would you rather be known as a coach who’s a great recruiter or a great strategist?  
  8. Would you rather only play in the first three quarters or only the fourth?
  9. Would you rather join an experienced veteran team or a young, energetic team?
  10. Would you rather play in 40 degrees or 90 degrees?
  11. Would you rather play but always lose or win but sit on the bench?
  12. Would you rather be the most skilled player or the most intelligent player?
  13. Would you rather run fast or jump high?

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  1. Would you rather be a mascot for a day or drive a Zamboni?
  2. Would you rather always lose the championship or never make the playoffs?
  3. Would you rather play with your best friend or beat your rival?
  4. Would you rather go undefeated on the road or at home?
  5. Would you rather have a loyal fan base or be highly respected in the commentator world?
  6. Would you rather meet your childhood sports idol today or play your sports idol in his or her prime?
  7. Would you rather practice early in the morning or late at night?
  8. Would you rather lose on television or win with nobody watching?
  9. Would you rather have to play on New Year’s Day or Thanksgiving?
  10. Would you rather play a position you’re better at or play a position you have more fun with?
Learn more about your team with these conversation starters, and you’ll be one step closer to a tight-knit group. After all, teamwork makes the dream work. 

Kyle Eng is a college student who loves spending time with his family, playing music and watching his Carolina Tar Heels — and Tom Brady — win.