Sports crosswords for kids
Get active with sports and games. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.
3 crosswords on this page
Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.
Sports crossword: Easy
Ages 4-6
Sports Crossword
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Across
- 2. Sport where two people grapple
- 4. Sport with flips and balance beam
- 5. Sport where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 6. Scoring play in football
Down
- 1. Sport where you hit a ball over a net
- 3. Board with wheels you ride on
Sports Crossword - Answer Key
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Sports crossword: Medium
Ages 7-9
Sports Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 3. Moving through water as exercise
- 6. Very long running race
- 7. Board with wheels you ride on
- 8. Sport where you hit a ball over a net
- 10. Sport where two people grapple
Down
- 1. Winner of a competition
- 2. Scoring play in football
- 4. Sport with flips and balance beam
- 5. Sport where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 9. Sport with a bat, ball, and bases
Sports Crossword - Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Sports crossword: Hard
Ages 10+
Sports Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 1. Riding waves on a board
- 3. Moving through water as exercise
- 6. Sport of sword fighting
- 8. Board with wheels you ride on
- 10. Sport with a racket and net
- 13. Sport with flips and balance beam
Down
- 2. Person who enforces the rules
- 4. Very long running race
- 5. Sport where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 7. Sport where you hit a ball over a net
- 9. Sport where two people grapple
- 10. Scoring play in football
- 11. Sport where you kick a ball into a goal
- 12. Winner of a competition
Sports Crossword - Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
The whole sports pack
All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.
More sports puzzles
The same words, four other ways to play.
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About Sports Crossword
Our Sports crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Get active with sports and games. Each one is built around themed words like gymnastics, wrestling and touchdown, so children pick up sports vocabulary by playing - not from a flashcard.
Choose easy, medium, or hard to match your child (ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10+). Every level is free, comes with an answer key, and quietly builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning - a no-prep pick for a quiet afternoon at home or a themed activity in class.
Common questions
Are these sports crossword puzzles free to print?+
Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.
What age are sports crosswords designed for?+
Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.
Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?+
Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.