World Famous Sporting Venues Trivia Quiz

Answer: Wembley Stadium

The new Wembley Stadium has capacity for 90,000 people. The old stadium was not deemed large enough for international fixtures and so a new stadium was built on the same site in 2007. Wembley stadium has hosted many other events in its time. In 2012, the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic games were held at Wembley Stadium.

Answer: Yarra Park

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the National Australian Cricket Teams home ground. It was built in 1854 and other than some modifications is still standing. The ground has a capacity of 100,018. It is also used for teams in the Australian Rules Football league. MCG is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and in 2005 it was put on the Australian National Heritage list.

Answer: Michigan Stadium

As of 2012 Michigan Stadium has the largest capacity of any stadium in the USA (109,901.) It is home to the Michigan Wolverines. Hockey games are also sometimes played here. The major rivalry contested every year is 'The Big Chill at the Big House,' played between Michigan and Michigan State.

Answer: Millenium Stadium

Millenium Stadium was the second largest stadium with a fully retractable roof in the world when built. It has a seating capacity of 74,500 and was used as the national venue whilst the new Wembley Stadium was being built. Since its construction in 1999, it has also been host to many other events such as music festivals, football matches, boxing and racing.

Answer: Fenway Park

Wrigley Field was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park. In 1920 it was re-named Cubs Park. From 1926 on, it has been known as Wrigley Field, named after William Wrigley Jr., the chewing gum magnate. Wrigley Field's capacity is 42,374 with standing room.

Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox.

Answer: Wimbledon

Wimbledon is classed as the most prestigious, as well as oldest, Grand Slam tournament in the world and has seen many champions come and go. The tournaments have been held there since 1877. There are more than 50 courts of various surfaces, although the main attraction is the Centre Court, which has a grass surface and can house 15,000 spectators.

Answer: The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

Golf has been played at St. Andrews continuously since the 1400s. It is home to the British Open, which is the oldest of the Open Championship tournaments.

The golf club does not own any of the six courses at his venue (including the Old Course, which forms the St Andrews Links). They're owned by the St Andrews Links Trust which manage the facilities on behalf of the town.

Answer: Circuit de Monaco

The Monaco circuit has been held annually since 1929. It is the only circuit that does not follow the FIA's minimum of 305km race distance on a track. The circuit itself passes through the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine. This circuit is infamous for its dangerous corners and elevation changes especially at high speeds.

Answer: Montreal Canadiens

The Bell Centre was original called the Molson Centre after the trio of brothers who own the centre and also own the Montreal Canadiens. The arena was custom built for the Molson Brothers and opened its doors in 1996. The seating capacity for ice hockey games is 21,273. The arena has hosted many other events since its opening including basketball and music concerts.

Answer: Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden was once considered the Mecca of boxing. This venue has also been home to many other sports including Basketball, Ice Hockey and Wrestling. Numerous world famous music concerts have also been held here.

The fight in question was between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and was Ali's first loss. Both Frazier and Ali went into the fight as undefeated Heavyweights.