1576 venues across 701 cities run trivia on Thursdays in the United States

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Crowds get bigger and the stakes get real on Thursdays. This peak night has a weekend feel, and it's where you find the serious stuff: prize-money leagues, themed nights, tournament qualifiers. If you're searching for Thursday trivia near me, we list 1,576 venues running Thursday night trivia across 701 cities, sorted so the cities with the most games come first. Because Thursday doubles as the unofficial start of the weekend, tables go fast, and the popular rooms are seated well before the first question. Check the start time on the venue card and get there early. If you're chasing a particular host company's game, their name links to every other venue they run.

3536 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Hosted by Untapped Trivia

4.6
Thursday at 6:00 PM

@Untapped Trivia. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Four rounds of trivia, free to play. Prizes for top three teams.

2444 NW 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97210

Hosted by Last Call Trivia

4.5
Thursday at 6:00 PM
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@LastCallTrivia every Thursday starting at 6pm. Full tap list and food from Pizza Thief. First-come, first-served seating. All ages welcome

3990 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227

Hosted by Untapped Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 6:00 PM

@Untapped Trivia. Four rounds of trivia, free to play. Prizes for top three teams.

4439 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97221

4.5
Thursday at 6:30 PM

@Last Call Trivia every Thursday at 6:30pm. Prizes: 1st place $30 gift card, 2nd place $20 gift card, 3rd place $10 gift card.

4727 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206

Hosted by Rip City Trivia

4.7
Thursday at 6:30 PM
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Rip City Trivia w/Dice
Many delicious food cart options

2908 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@ShanRocksTriviologyy every Thursday at 7pm. Hosted by ShanRock. $5 per team with prizes for winners. Voted favorite bar for trivia in Portland Mercury's PDX Approved Survey.

29890 Town Center Loop W #d, Wilsonville, OR 97070

4.3
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@PDX Trivia. Thursdays 7-9pm.

4225 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215

Hosted by Rip City Trivia

4.8
Thursday at 7:00 PM
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Rip City Trivia w/David
Several delicious food cart options
Music Bingo on Tuesdays at 7pm!

2944 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM
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@GeeksWhoDrink on Thursdays at 7:00 PM sharp. Features roughly 60 questions, typically lasts about two hours. No registration required, just show up with your team.

1504 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Weekly trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Bridgetown Trivia. Prizes include gift cards, merch, and growlers.

8925 SE Jannsen Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.6
Thursday at 7:00 PM
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@Geeks Who Drink. Free trivia night every Thursday at 7 PM. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.

7033 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

5.0
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@PDXTrivia every Thursday at 7pm.

4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Bridgetown Trivia Thursday every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Bridgetown Trivia.

11312 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97266

Thursday at 7:00 PM
Pen & Paper

Hosted by Bill.
This program is MULTIPLE CHOICE!
Questions & answer choices displayed on a large TV.
No phone needed, paper & pen provided.
Free to play. Top three get prizes: $30/$20/$10 gift certificates.
Smoke/bathroom break at half-time.
Great food, comfortable environment, fun trivia questions.

1800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

4.4
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@ShanRocksTriviologyy Sundays at 5pm and Thursdays at 7pm in the Tap Room. Trivia Jock: John Doyle. $5 per team, winning team takes home prizes. Voted favorite bar for trivia in Portland Mercury's PDX Approved Survey.

2700 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

@PDXTrivia every Thursday from 7-9pm. Free trivia with prizes and swag throughout the night.

11800 NW Cedar Falls Dr #110, Portland, OR 97229

Hosted by King Trivia

4.2
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Trivia hosted by @King Trivia, Thursdays

920A SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214

4.7
Thursday at 7:00 PM

Free trivia every Thursday at 7pm hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia. Top teams win gift card prizes.

3570 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

4.4
Thursday at 7:30 PM
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@GeeksWhoDrink trivia every Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. Free and fun to play. NY style pizza spot featuring pizza by the slice, pinball, and cheap beer.

3655 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005

Hosted by Last Call Trivia

4.4
Thursday at 7:30 PM
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@LastCallTrivia every Thursday at 7:30pm

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Why Thursday trivia skews toward leagues and themed rounds

Thursday audiences are the biggest of the trivia week, and bigger rooms change what hosts can run. A twelve-team room supports cash prizes and season-long standings in a way a sleepy Monday can't, so the big trivia companies put their league play and themed one-offs (90s night, movie franchises, music only) on Thursdays. Venues lean in because a themed Thursday quiz bridges neatly into their weekend programming. If you want stakes, look for a Thursday league. If you want a quiet quiz, aim earlier in the week.

Thursday Trivia Near Me: FAQs

Where can I find Thursday trivia near me?

The cities with the most Thursday trivia we track in the United States are Portland, OR, Nashville, TN, Pittsburgh, PA, San Diego, CA, and Atlanta, GA. Find your city on this page. Every city links to its full Thursday schedule, and each venue card shows the address and start time.

What time does Thursday trivia usually start?

The most common start time for Thursday trivia in the United States is 7:00 pm, based on the 1576 Thursday venues we track. Games range from early evening to late night, so check the time on each venue card.

Is Thursday a good night for trivia?

Yes. Thursday is one of the biggest trivia nights of the week. It ranks #3 of 7 by venue count in our data, with 1576 venues running Thursday games in the United States. You'll have plenty of choice, but the rooms run busier, so arrive early.

How much does Thursday trivia cost?

Thursday 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 Thursdays? Try Wednesday trivia or Friday 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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