Boxing Day Quiz

Which sport hosts the King George VI Chase every Boxing Day?

• Rugby

• Horse Racing

• Cricket

• Ice Hockey

In 1963, Boxing Day football matches were famously disrupted by:

• A player strike

• Heavy snow

• A flu outbreak

• A national petrol shortage

Which British footballer was nicknamed "Santa's Little Helper" for his charity work at Christmas?

• Wayne Rooney

• Marcus Rashford

• David Beckham

• Harry Kane

Which of these Premier League teams holds the record for most Boxing Day wins?

• Manchester United

• Liverpool

• Chelsea

• Arsenal

In rugby union, what traditional event occurs on Boxing Day in Wales?

• A national cup final

• Club derby matches

• International friendlies

• Training camps

The Boxing Day Test Match in cricket is traditionally held in which Australian city?

• Sydney

• Brisbane

• Melbourne

• Perth

In what year was the first televised Boxing Day football match broadcast?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

What event disrupted the 2021 festive football schedule in the UK?

• Weather conditions

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Political protests

• Player injuries

What is the maximum distance swimmers cover during the annual Christmas Day swim in Brighton?

• 50 metres

• 100 metres

What year did the tradition of Christmas Day football matches end in England?

• 1930

• 1959

• 1965

• 1972