1576 venues across 701 cities run trivia on Thursdays in the United States
UpdatedThursday Night Trivia Near Me
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.
Knoxville, TN
View all Knoxville, TN triviaLive Trivia every Thursday at 6pm. Hosted by @Challenge Entertainment. Free to play.
@Nerdy Talk Trivia trivia
Trivia every Thursday at 7 PM. Hosted by @Not Rocket Science Trivia.
@Not Rocket Science Trivia every Thursday at 7pm. Free to play with gift card prizes.
@Challenge Entertainment - Trivia Night every Thursday 19:00-22:00. Free live trivia with prizes for top 3 teams.
Trivia every Thursday 7:00-8:30pm with Knox Trivia Guys. Also karaoke nights.
Hosted by @KnoxTriviaGuys
@HammeredTrivia every Tuesday under the pavilion starting at 6pm. Arrive early to save a table. Multi-round competition with different categories monthly. Prizes each week rotate between Boxyard RTP vendor offerings. Brewery with Fullsteam RTP
Hosted by @KnoxTriviaGuys in The Maple Room. Free to play, win gift cards.
Chicago, IL
View all Chicago, IL triviaHosted by @GeeksWhoDrink. Pub trivia every Thursday at 7:30 PM. Free to play. 1st place wins $200 cash, 2nd place receives a $50 gift card.
Trivia Thursdays at 8pm, hosted by Alex Bonner, free
@Brain Sportz Trivia on Thursdays at 8:00 PM.
Trivia every Thursday at 8pm with Queen of Hearts game. Free to play with $5 draft beers. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 1st place gets to draw for the Queen; pot increases $50 every week the Queen is not found.
Trivia Night every Thursday at 20:00.
Hosted by @Pub Trivia USA. Free to play. Also has @Pen & Paper Trivia on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.
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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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