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.
Hillsboro, VA
View all Hillsboro, VA trivia@Pour House Trivia - Friday Trivia
Horseshoe Bend, ID
View all Horseshoe Bend, ID trivia@Game Night Live trivia every Friday from 6:30-8:30pm. Free to play with prizes for winners.
Inlet Beach, FL
View all Inlet Beach, FL triviaFamily Game Night: Trivia hosted by @Super Good Trivia. Fridays 6-8 PM under covered and heated pavilion. Family-friendly, free to play with prizes.
Jacksonville, FL
View all Jacksonville, FL triviaFast Jax Trivia every Friday at 7pm. Free to play with two free answers per show.
Jefferson, SD
View all Jefferson, SD triviaCody & Matt's Trivia Night. Fridays at 7 PM. Free to play, prizes awarded.
Johnson City, TN
View all Johnson City, TN triviaTrivia every Friday at 7 PM. Free to play with gift card prizes for top teams. Hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia.
Kansas City, MO
View all Kansas City, MO triviaQuiz night, first Friday of the month, potluck
Keuka Park, NY
View all Keuka Park, NY triviaFLX Trivia Night every Friday at 6pm. Free to play with prizes for top teams.
King Ferry, NY
View all King Ferry, NY triviaFree to play. Max 6 players per team.
Lewisville, TX
View all Lewisville, TX triviaFriday trivia night, hosted by @Mike and Geo Trivia
Lockport, NY
View all Lockport, NY triviaHosted by @DJTriviaWNY every Friday at 7 PM.
Los Angeles, CA
View all Los Angeles, CA triviaTrivia every Friday at 7:00 PM. Themed trivia nights with prizes.
Loveland, CO
View all Loveland, CO triviaTrivia Night on Fridays at 6pm hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia.
Lovettsville, VA
View all Lovettsville, VA triviaLuling, LA
View all Luling, LA triviaHosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Trivia night every Friday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Free to play with prizes.
Mechanicsville, VA
View all Mechanicsville, VA trivia9502 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Hosted by Ball of Fire Entertainment
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Get there early for seats!
Always fun! Free to play! Prizes!
Memphis, TN
View all Memphis, TN triviaLive Trivia on Fridays at 7:00 pm. Lots of board games and trivia games available. Now serving High Cotton classics plus Flyway favorites
Mesa, AZ
View all Mesa, AZ trivia@Madd Hatter Productions trivia every Friday at 7pm. 4 rounds of 10 questions, each round covering 5 general topics with 2 questions per topic. Topics change weekly. Final question/riddle where you can wager up to 15 points. Prizes and drink specials available.
Miami, FL
View all Miami, FL triviaFriday night trivia starting at 10pm. Extended happy hour from 7pm with half off selected menu items. Winners receive gift cards. Coconut Grove sports bar popular with students and locals.
Monterey, CA
View all Monterey, CA trivia@GeeksWhoDrink pub trivia Mondays at 7:00 PM. @GeeksWhoDrink Jeopardy! Bar League Fridays at 8:00 PM. Free to play, prizes for winners. Teams of 2-6
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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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