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.

1608 Main Ave SE, Moorhead, MN 56560

4.4
Friday at 7:00 PM

Live trivia on Fridays 7-9 PM.

9600 Harbour Pl, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia

5.0
Friday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Hosted by @Beat the Geek Trivia. Loud, fun and irreverent. Free to play. Prizes for the top teams.

2303 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

4.5
Friday at 6:30 PM

Team trivia every Friday at 6:30 PM with cash prizes.

5012 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209

Hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia

Friday at 8:00 PM

@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia

1001 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005

4.5
Friday at 8:00 PM

Friday trivia at 8:00 PM hosted by kingsoftrivia.com. Metairie location on Veterans Memorial Blvd.

57 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

Hosted by Best Trivia Ever

4.4
Friday at 8:00 PM

@Best Trivia Ever.

6115 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104

5.0
Friday at 7:00 PM

Hosted by @America's Pub Quiz. Weekly on Tuesdays, every other Friday.

318 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177

4.3
Friday at 6:30 PM

11 Main St, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Hosted by FLX Trivia

4.3
Friday at 9:00 PM

Late night FLX Trivia every Friday at 9pm. Free to play with prizes for top teams.

17222 Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Hosted by Team Trivia

4.2
Friday at 7:00 PM

Five star dive bar with karaoke 7 days a week at 21:00, stand-up comedy Tuesdays, 14 HD TVs for sports viewing. Happy Hour 11:00-19:00 daily.

36 Loring Blvd # 111, Plymouth, MA 02360

4.4
Friday at 7:00 PM

Friday Night Trivia at 19:00.

Of, E.G. Nick’s, 500 Forest Ave, Plymouth, MI 48170

Hosted by My Trivia Live

4.3
Friday at 9:00 PM

@My Trivia Live - per mytrivialive.com, multi-day venue: Tuesday 7:30 PM and Friday 9:00 PM.

381 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908

4.5
Friday at 7:00 PM

Trivia night at 7:00 PM

2750 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton, VA 23141

Hosted by Ball of Fire Entertainment

4.6
Friday at 6:30 PM
Pen & Paper

Trivia & Singo Music Bingo with Ball of Fire Entertainment every other weekend
Check Social Media for scheduled games
Get there early for seats - No reservation needed
Always fun! Free to play! Prizes!

625 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.7
Friday at 7:00 PM
Device

Pub trivia hosted by @Geeks Who Drink

223 E 3rd St, Rushville, IN 46173, USA

Hosted by Indy's Live Trivia

4.2
Friday at 7:00 PM

@Indys Live Trivia. First Fridays only.

525 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

4.8
Friday at 7:00 PM

Trivia on Fridays from 7-9:30pm. No cover and free parking. Oldest continuously held beer and wine license in Texas

205 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Hosted by Black Dog Trivia

4.0
Friday at 6:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Black Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Pali Wine Co. location.

2101 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

4.4
Friday at 7:00 PM

@20 Questions Trivia pub quiz every Friday night at 7pm. 21 and over.

7919 E Thomas Rd #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Hosted by Game Nights Entertainment

4.4
Friday at 7:30 PM

@Jack Trivia (Game Nights) trivia

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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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