137 venues across 113 cities run trivia on Fridays in the United States
UpdatedFriday Night Trivia Near Me
137 venues across 113 cities run trivia on Fridays in the United States
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Fair warning: Friday trivia near me is a hard search to satisfy, because most bars don't need a quiz to fill a Friday. The weekend crowd shows up on its own. That makes the venues that do run Friday night trivia a specific breed. Expect early start times (the quiz warms the room up and then hands it over to the night crowd), themed specials, and more breweries and restaurants than classic bars. We currently track 137 venues with Friday games across 113 cities. It's a short list, which is exactly why we keep it. If nothing below is near you, Thursday has by far the most weekend-adjacent selection, and Tuesday and Wednesday have the deepest inventory of the week.
Chattanooga, TN
View all Chattanooga, TN triviaLive Trivia every Friday at 8:30pm at the Hixson location. Hosted by @Challenge Entertainment.
Cincinnati, OH
View all Cincinnati, OH triviaFree trivia every Friday from 7-9pm. Compete for gift certificates while enjoying draft beer and their signature Bretzels.
Columbus, OH
View all Columbus, OH triviaTrivia every Friday at 7 PM. Free to play with prizes.
Davenport, IA
View all Davenport, IA triviaBrews & Qs trivia night Fridays at 19:00. Hosted by @Think & Drink Entertainment.
Think and Drink Entertainment trivia - 3rd Friday of the month at 8pm
Lexington, KY
View all Lexington, KY triviaTrivia every Friday at 8pm hosted by @Local Trivia Action.
@Local Trivia Action
Madison, WI
View all Madison, WI triviaTrivia every Friday, 6-8 pm. Free to play, top teams win prizes. Madison's first dog park biergarten with off-leash dog park
@Premier Trivia trivia
Minneapolis, MN
View all Minneapolis, MN triviaMovies & Music Trivia every Friday at 7 PM, hosted by John. Birthplace of @Trivia Mafia.
Trivia with Trish at 7:00 PM.
Portland, OR
View all Portland, OR triviaUntapped Trivia at Wonderwood Springs is free to play every Friday from 6-8 p.m.
Wonderwood Springs is a fantasy-themed, immersive, cartoon tavern and cafe designed by local artist Mike Bennett. In the beautiful St. Johns neighborhood, Wonderwood Springs features savory snacks, sweet treats, sandwiches, soft serve, and more!
Reno, NV
View all Reno, NV triviaDJ Trivia every Friday from 7:30-9pm. Sign-ups at 7pm. 21+ only. Also hosts 4th Saturday Lunch Trivia at 11am. Near University of Reno.
Abilene, TX
View all Abilene, TX triviaTrivia every Friday 20:00-22:30. Voted Best Bar in Abilene 2023 & 2024. Family-friendly brewery with craft beers, seltzers, and games. Also hosts Music Bingo on Thursdays 18:30-21:00.
Alpharetta, GA
View all Alpharetta, GA triviaTrivia nights on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 PM powered by @Team Trivia. Play solo or with friends and compete for prizes. Call ahead to reserve your spot or walk in.
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Why Friday trivia is unusual, and who runs it anyway
A quiz is a tool for filling slow rooms, and Friday isn't slow. So Friday trivia only survives where the usual logic flips: suburban spots whose crowd eats at 6 and leaves by 9, breweries full of families and taproom regulars, restaurants that use an early quiz to stretch the dinner seating. That's why Friday games start early, usually 6:30 or 7:00, and why they feel more like a dinner activity than a late-night showdown. If you find a good one, hold onto it. It's the rarest weeknight format in our data.
Friday Trivia Near Me: FAQs
Where can I find Friday trivia near me?
The cities with the most Friday trivia we track in the United States are Chicago, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, San Diego, CA, New York, NY, and St. Louis, MO. Find your city on this page. Every city links to its full Friday schedule, and each venue card shows the address and start time.
What time does Friday trivia usually start?
The most common start time for Friday trivia in the United States is 7:00 pm, based on the 137 Friday venues we track. Games range from early evening to late night, so check the time on each venue card.
Is Friday a good night for trivia?
Honestly, Friday is one of the quieter trivia nights. It ranks #6 of 7 in our data, with 137 venues in the United States. Most venues concentrate their games Tuesday through Thursday, so if Friday doesn't work out, those nights have the deepest selection.
How much does Friday trivia cost?
Friday trivia is almost always free to play, since venues make their money on food and drinks while hosts award prizes like bar tabs, gift cards, and merch. Prize structures vary by venue, and the occasional tournament night charges an entry fee, but assume free unless the venue says otherwise.
Can't make it on Fridays? Try Thursday trivia or Saturday trivia, or see what's on tonight. Getting a team together? Grab a name from our trivia team names collection and warm up with some practice trivia questions.
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