A detailed list of all the sports that start with F

A detailed list of all the sports that start with F

Helix Odhiambo
updated at February 10, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Which sports start with the letter F? The world is blessed with thousands of exciting and engaging games, each with its unique rules and regulations. From indoor to outdoor games, this article reveals names of sports that start with F and everything you need to know about them.

Argentina's Lionel Messi (no.10) battles for the ball with André of Brazil
Argentina's Lionel Messi (no.10) battles for the ball with André of Brazil during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match at Maracana Stadium on 21 November 2023. Photo by Buda Mendes
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The most popular sports on earth that start with F are football, Formula One, field hockey, fishing, and freestyle wrestling. Football or soccer is the most popular, with millions of followers worldwide. Can you name other sports beginning with F?

List of sports that start with F

Dozens of outdoor and indoor sports start with F. Some are popular and widely followed, but others seem strange to others. So, what games start with an F? Check out our list below.

  • Football
  • Formula One
  • Field hockey
  • Fishing
  • Fencing
  • Figure skating
  • Frisbee
  • Freestyle wrestling
  • Flag football
  • Floorball
  • Futsal
  • Foosball
  • Flat racing
  • Fox hunting
  • Field archery
  • Footgolf
  • Fly fishing
  • Fistball
  • Falconry
  • Finnish baseball
  • Fastpitch softball
  • Flyball
  • Freestyle skiing
  • Freestyle snowboarding
  • Freeride skiing
  • Freeride snowboarding
  • Freestyle BMX
  • Free diving
  • Formula kite
  • Flag rugby
  • Footbag
  • Flyboarding
  • Field lacrosse
  • Footbike
  • Footsled
  • Futsal tennis
  • Fly tying
  • Footgolf

What are some sports that start with F? Top 10 ranking

Two athletes in a fencing game on the left and on the right are two female floorball players
Athletes battle in a fencing match (L), while two female floorball players are seen in action on the right. Photo: Hurricanehank, RvS.Media (modified by author)
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Football, Formula One, field hockey, and fishing are among the most popular sports, starting with F, because of their massive following. Let us explore the top ten unique and exciting sports, beginning with F and where they are prominent.

Sports starting with the letter F

Prominence

Football

Worldwide

Formula One

USA, Europe, Middle East

Field hockey

Worldwide

Fishing

Worldwide

Fencing

Worldwide

Figure skating

USA, Europe, Asia

Frisbee

USA, Europe, Asia

Freestyle wrestling

USA, Europe, Asia

Floorball

Europe

Flag football

USA, Canada, Europe, Asia

10. Flag football

Jordyn Jefferson of Wilson loses her flag to Poly players
Wilson's Jordyn Jefferson (C) loses her flag to Poly players during a flag football game at Wilson in Long Beach on 19 September 2023. Poly won 6-0. Photo: Brittany Murray
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Flag football is one of the world's fastest-growing games. It originated in the United States and now spread into other countries. Flag football is a non-contact form of American football where each team has five players, emphasising speed, creativity, and athleticism.

9. Floorball

Marti Flurina of Switzerland and Sweden's Gustafsson Moa battling for the ball
Marti Flurina (R) of Switzerland battles for the ball with Sweden's Gustafsson Moa (L) during the 2019 Women's World Floorball Championships on 15 December 2019. Photo: RvS.Media
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Floorball reportedly originated in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1968. Although Canada and the USA played a similar sport in the 1950s, the first official club in floorball history was Sala IBK, which was formed in 1979 in Sweden. Floorball is a fast-paced game identical to indoor hockey. All you need is a lightweight stick and a ball.

8. Freestyle wrestling

Nashon Garrett competes against Alejandro Valdes in freestyle wrestling
Nashon Garrett (L) of the US competes against Puerto Rico's Alejandro Valdes in the wrestling men's freestyle 65kg gold medal at the 2023 Pan American Games Santiago. Photo: Guillermo Salgado
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Freestyle wrestling is an Olympic discipline popular in the United States, Europe, and part of Asia. It began in the late 1800s and entered the Olympics in 1904. Freestyle wrestling is more of an amateur wrestling involving two fighters of the same weight class.

7. Frisbee

Ben Oort blocks Elliott Chartock during their frisbee match.
Ben Oort (no.9) of the DC Breeze blocks Elliott Chartock (R) of the New York Empire during the AUDL East Division Championship on 12 August 2023 in New Rochelle, New York. Photo: Graeme Sloan
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Although frisbee is not an Olympic sport, it is one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports that starts with F. It is a non-contact game involving two teams of seven players using flying discs on a grass field. The aim is to score by catching the frisbee in the opponent's end zone.

6. Figure skating

Caroline Green and Michael Parsons performing in figure skating
Caroline Green (L) and Michael Parsons (R) of the US perform at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships at SPD on 2 February 2024 in Shanghai, China. Photo: Zhe Ji
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The discipline is part of the Special Olympics disciplines and has attracted athletes from the USA, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia. Figure skating involves individuals, pairs, or groups performing spins, jumps, footwork and other challenging moves on ice skates.

5. Fencing

Pavlo Trofymenko and Igor Reizlin compete in a fencing match
Pavlo Trofymenko (L) competes against Igor Reizlin (R) during the men's epee fencing match in memory of S.V. Vachkov' on 12 January 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: hurricanehank
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Fencing is divided into three disciplines (foil, sabre, and épée), depending on the type of sword used and the target area. It involves two players aiming to score points by hitting the opponent's target area using a sword to earn as many points as possible.

4. Fishing

Fishermen at the Amateur Fed League 2023 Winter Cup fishing competition
Fishermen with their fishing rods participate in the Amateur Fed League 2023 Winter Cup fishing competition in Moscow, Russia, on 14 January 2023. Photo: Evgenii Bugubaev
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Fishing is a traditional activity viewed as a hobby, an adventure, and a source of livelihood for communities. It is an activity involving physical exertion and skill. The activity has since become a sport where participants compete to catch the most or biggest fish in different tournaments.

3. Field hockey

Jordi Bonastre in action during the FIH Men's Olympic Hockey Qualifier match
Jordi Bonastre (L) of Spain runs with the ball during the FIH Men's Olympic Hockey Qualifier against Ireland at Campo de Hockey Hierba Tarongers on 19 January 2024. Photo: Manuel Queimadelos
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Field hockey is a fast-paced sport and one of the most popular games on earth, played in over 100 countries. It is played between two teams of eleven (ten field players and one goalkeeper) on a pitch 100 yards by 60 yards with a ball and stick. The game is similar to ice hockey, played on ice.

2. Formula One

Lewis Hamilton during a Mercedes GP Team Photo
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain looks on at the Mercedes GP Team Photo ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on 23 November 2023. Photo: Clive Rose
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F1 is a popular motorsport ranking as the highest level of car racing. Formula One has spread globally and produced some of the best athletes, such as Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Max Verstappen, and Sebastian Vettel. Some of the most popular races occur in Monaco, Singapore, Italy, and Britain.

1. Football

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is up against Iceland's players
Cristiano Ronaldo (no.7) of Portugal against Iceland players during their UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier at Estadio Jose Alvalade on 19 November 2023 in Lisbon. Photo: Zed Jameson
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Soccer, or football, is the world's most popular game, with billions of fans following it worldwide. Football is known for its thrilling gameplay and fast-paced action. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, Maradona, and Ronaldinho are among the greatest soccer stars ever.

Frequently asked questions

Sports are essential parts of human fitness and maintaining a healthy weight. They are also a source of livelihood and career for many. At least there is a sport that starts with one of the 26 English alphabets. Here are some frequently asked questions about the games beginning with F.

What are the Olympic sports that start with F?

The Olympic Games are one of the most watched global showpieces featuring athletes from different nations participating in dozens of disciplines. The Olympic disciplines starting with F are football, fencing, futsal, figure skating, freestyle skiing, and flag football.

Which are the water sports that start with F?

Fishing, freediving, and flowboarding are the most popular water sports starting with an F. Others are finswimming, flyak, and fly fishing.

What are the 6-letter sports that start with F?

The most prominent six-letter game beginning with the letter F is futsal. Most of the sports have seven or more letters and words.

Which sport has the longest name beginning with F?

Freestyle snowboarding is considered the longest name for a game beginning with an F. Others include Freeride snowboarding and freestyle wrestling.

Final word

Besides football, Formula One, and field hockey, the world has dozens of sports that start with F, which are exciting and worth trying. Some are popular in certain countries and easy to master, while others require regular training to understand and perfect your skills.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.