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.
Anaheim, CA
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View all Appleton, WI trivia@Elite Trivia of Wisconsin Fri trivia
Augusta, GA
View all Augusta, GA triviaTrivia Night every Friday from 7-9pm hosted by @Dr. Factenstein. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Family-friendly.
Austin, TX
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View all Bemidji, MN triviaTrivia nights on Fridays at 7pm. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Bend, OR
View all Bend, OR trivia@Head Games Trivia every Friday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Free to play, teams up to 6 players. Please arrive early for best seats.
Benton Harbor, MI
View all Benton Harbor, MI triviaToxic Trivia every Friday 8-10pm. Adults-only trivia with prizes. Free admission. Also Wednesday trivia 7-9pm with The Trivia Guy.
Boston, MA
View all Boston, MA triviaFriday Night Trivia from 7-9pm hosted by @Ponder Trivia. Classic pen-and-paper format with prizes. Trivia takes place on the bar side. $25 minimum food or beverage purchase required. Sourdough pizza specials available during trivia. Reservations recommended but not required.
Brighton, MI
View all Brighton, MI triviaTrivia at Tee Bonez Tavern.
Broadalbin, NY
View all Broadalbin, NY triviaTrivia first Friday of every month at 6:30 PM hosted by @Trivia Nights Live.
Brooklyn, NY
View all Brooklyn, NY triviaTrivia Night Hosted by Charlotte Lang and Amanda Tugangui! Come join the fun! Max teams of 6. 1st place $25 off the team’s tab. 2nd place: one happy hour–price round of drinks. 3rd place: free popcorn.
Charleston, SC
View all Charleston, SC triviaFood-themed trivia with @Trivia Mafia on Fridays. Trivia starts at 7pm.
Charlotte, NC
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View all Charlottesville, VA triviaTrivia every Friday night hosted by @Trivia with Olivia. General knowledge format. Family-friendly atmosphere.
Clifton, NJ
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View all Colebrook, CT triviaTrivia Night every Friday at 18:00.
Concord, NH
View all Concord, NH trivia@Raise the Bar Trivia on Fridays at 8pm. Features Picture Rounds, Themed Bonus Rounds, Name That Tune, a Wager Round, and great prizes. Voted best trivia night in New Hampshire.
Coralville, IA
View all Coralville, IA triviaThink and Drink Entertainment trivia - Fridays at 7pm
Cypress, TX
View all Cypress, TX triviaBrainy Brewery Trivia, monthly on first Fridays
Daphne, AL
View all Daphne, AL triviaPop Culture Trivia Challenge every Friday at 7 PM.
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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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