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.
Moorhead, MN
View all Moorhead, MN triviaLive trivia on Fridays 7-9 PM.
Mukilteo, WA
View all Mukilteo, WA triviaHosted by @Beat the Geek Trivia. Loud, fun and irreverent. Free to play. Prizes for the top teams.
Myrtle Beach, SC
View all Myrtle Beach, SC triviaTeam trivia every Friday at 6:30 PM with cash prizes.
Nashville, TN
View all Nashville, TN trivia@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia
New Orleans, LA
View all New Orleans, LA triviaFriday trivia at 8:00 PM hosted by kingsoftrivia.com. Metairie location on Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Newtown, CT
View all Newtown, CT trivia@Best Trivia Ever.
Omaha, NE
View all Omaha, NE triviaHosted by @America's Pub Quiz. Weekly on Tuesdays, every other Friday.
Palatka, FL
View all Palatka, FL triviaPenn Yan, NY
View all Penn Yan, NY triviaLate night FLX Trivia every Friday at 9pm. Free to play with prizes for top teams.
Phoenix, AZ
View all Phoenix, AZ triviaFive 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.
Plymouth, MA
View all Plymouth, MA triviaFriday Night Trivia at 19:00.
Plymouth, MI
View all Plymouth, MI trivia@My Trivia Live - per mytrivialive.com, multi-day venue: Tuesday 7:30 PM and Friday 9:00 PM.
Providence, RI
View all Providence, RI triviaTrivia night at 7:00 PM
Quinton, VA
View all Quinton, VA triviaTrivia & Singo Music Bingo with Ball of Fire Entertainment every other weekend
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Get there early for seats - No reservation needed
Always fun! Free to play! Prizes!
Rapid City, SD
View all Rapid City, SD triviaPub trivia hosted by @Geeks Who Drink
Rushville, IN
View all Rushville, IN trivia@Indys Live Trivia. First Fridays only.
San Antonio, TX
View all San Antonio, TX triviaTrivia on Fridays from 7-9:30pm. No cover and free parking. Oldest continuously held beer and wine license in Texas
Santa Barbara, CA
View all Santa Barbara, CA triviaBlack Dog Trivia - Pen and paper trivia format. Pali Wine Co. location.
Santa Monica, CA
View all Santa Monica, CA trivia@20 Questions Trivia pub quiz every Friday night at 7pm. 21 and over.
Scottsdale, AZ
View all Scottsdale, AZ trivia@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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