The October 27, 2026, NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, numbered 764, features a heavy focus on the Chicago sports scene. Fans of Windy City teams may find themselves tempted to group five or six different names together, making this one of the more localized challenges in recent weeks.
Hints for Today’s Groups
If you need a nudge in the right direction without seeing the full solution, here are some broad hints for each category:
- Yellow: These titles represent the golden era of arcade and console sports gaming.
- Green: Current faces of various franchises in a single major American city.
- Blue: Iconic locations where some of the biggest clubs in Europe play their home matches.
- Purple: These terms all share a prefix that doubles as a Major League Baseball ballpark.
For those struggling with the Chicago connections, pay close attention to the “Caleb” names. While Caleb Williams is a household name for Bears fans, Caleb Wilson—projected as a rising NBA rookie by late 2026—serves as a specific link for the Bulls. Be careful with Angel Reese; while she is a Chicago Sky star, she might belong elsewhere.
Stronger Hints
To help narrow down the categories further, consider these specific pointers:
- Yellow: Think of games you might have played on an NES or in an old-school arcade.
- Green: Every athlete in this group plays for a team that calls Chicago home (Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Cubs).
- Blue: These venues are located in Spain, England, and France.
- Purple: Look for the names of the stadiums where the Angels, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and Red Sox play.
SPOILER WARNING: The full answers and group classifications for Connections: Sports Edition #764 follow below.
Connections: Sports Edition Answers for October 27, 2026
Yellow: Classic Sports Video Games
NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, Punch-Out, Tecmo Bowl
This category focuses on legendary sports titles that defined arcade-style gameplay. From the high-flying dunks of NBA Jam to the simplified but addictive football of Tecmo Bowl, these are cornerstones of gaming history.
Green: Famous Chicago Athletes
Caleb Williams, Caleb Wilson, Connor Bedard, Pete Crow-Armstrong
This group highlights the “new guard” of Chicago sports. Williams (Bears), Bedard (Blackhawks), and Crow-Armstrong (Cubs) are established young stars. By late 2026, Caleb Wilson has joined them as a high-profile presence in the Bulls’ rotation, though the inclusion of two “Calebs” makes this category tricky for those not following the NBA closely.
Blue: European Soccer Venues
Bernabéu, Elland Road, Parc Des Princes, St. James’ Park
These are historic football grounds. The Bernabéu is the legendary home of Real Madrid, while the others host clubs in the English Premier League and France’s Ligue 1.
Purple: Starts With an MLB Stadium Name
Angel Reese, Chase Utley, Dodger Dog, Fenway Frank
This is the trickiest group of the day. Angel Reese is a standout Chicago Sky player, which acts as a red herring for the Green group. However, she fits here because her first name matches Angel Stadium. The other items refer to Chase Field, Dodger Stadium, and Fenway Park, as noted by CNET.
