These 30 sports jokes for kids cover basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and a few
other games. They are short, clean, and easy to retell at practice, field day, or halftime.
Basketball Jokes
Q: Why did the basketball player go to jail? A: Because he shot the ball.
Q: Why do basketball players love donuts? A: Because they dunk them!
Q: What do you call a pig who plays basketball? A: A ball hog!
Q: When is a baby good at basketball? A: When it's dribbling!
Q: Why was the basketball court wet? A: Because people were dribbling on it!
Q: Why are frogs so good at basketball? A: They always make jump shots.
Baseball Jokes
Q: How is a baseball team similar to a pancake? A: They both need a good batter!
Q: What animal is best at hitting a baseball? A: A bat!
Q: How do baseball players stay cool? A: They sit next to the fans.
Q: Why did the baseball glove say to the ball? A: "Catch ya later!"
Q: Which baseball player holds water? A: The pitcher.
Q: Why did the baseball team hire a detective? A: Because the opposing team was stealing bases!
Soccer Jokes
Q: What is a ghost's favorite position in soccer? A: Ghoul keeper.
Q: Why can't Cinderella play soccer? A: Because she's always running away from the ball.
Q: Why can't you play soccer in the jungle? A: There are too many cheetahs!
Q: Why did the soccer ball quit the team? A: It was tired of being kicked around.
Q: Why did the soccer player bring string to her game? A: So she could tie the score.
Football Jokes
Q: Why did the football coach go to the bank? A: He wanted his quarter back!
Q: What kind of tea do football players drink? A: Penal-tea!
Q: What runs around a football field but never moves? A: The fence!
Q: Where do football players dance? A: At a foot ball!
Q: Why are football stadiums always cold? A: Because they're full of fans!
Golf, Tennis, Hockey & More Sports Jokes
Q: Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? A: In case he got a hole in one!
Q: What's a golfer's favorite letter? A: T!
Q: At what sport do waiters do really well? A: Tennis, because they can serve so well.
Q: Why is tennis such a loud sport? A: The players raise a racquet.
Q: What do hockey players and magicians have in common? A: Both do hat tricks!
Q: Why are hockey players so good at making friends? A: They're quick to break the ice.
Q: What is harder to catch the faster you run? A: Your breath!
Q: What is an insect's favorite sport? A: Cricket!