What is Connections Sports Game?
Connections Sports Game is an unlimited version, sports edition of the NYT Connections puzzle, inspired by The Athletic. You can also choose to play past games from the archive.
How to Play Connections Sports?
- Step 1: The game presents 16 sports-related words or objects, and your goal is to find groups of four that share something in common.
- Step 2: Once you identify a group, select the four items and tap 'Submit' to check if your guess is correct.
- Step 3: Find all the groups without making four mistakes to win!
Additional Help: Categories will be more specific than general terms like "sports teams" or "player names." Some categories might be tricky! As you solve, each group will be assigned a color — from straightforward (yellow) to challenging (purple). The color reflects the difficulty level of the category.
How many games can I play using 'Start New Game'?
You can play unlimited Connections Sports puzzles, with 50+ new puzzles available every day.
How can I play past Connections Sports puzzles?
You can access past games through the archive, where you can select a specific date. The archive is updated daily, providing access to all games from September 18, 2024, to the most recent one.

How can I create a custom Connections puzzle?
You can create and share your own custom Connections puzzle with friends using the Custom Connections form.