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.
Indianapolis, IN
View all Indianapolis, IN trivia@Indys Live Trivia - Thursdays 7pm
Trivia night at 7:30pm with discounted mug fills
Trivia Thursdays hosted by @Sporcle. Two games: first at 7:30 PM, second at 8:30 PM. $25 gift card for 1st, $10 for 2nd.
@Indys Live Trivia
Live trivia hosted by @Challenge Entertainment every Thursday at 7:30pm
Live trivia hosted by @Challenge Entertainment every Thursday at 7:30pm
Trivia Night every Thursday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Theme changes weekly.
Trivia every Thursday at 8pm hosted by @Hambones. $3 to play with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Arrive by 6:30 to reserve seats. Free parking in attached lot
Madison, WI
View all Madison, WI trivia@Wisconsin Premier Trivia every Thursday at 6:30 PM in the front bar.
Trivia events at Hop Haus Verona.
@Premier Trivia trivia
Trivia night on Thursdays. Doors open at 4 PM, trivia kicks off around 6:30 PM. Prizes and bragging rights.
Free live hosted trivia. Most popular independent trivia show in Madison. Broadcast on TVs with visual clues. Play from your seat via Discord app. Gift certificates and prizes awarded. Reservations available.
Trivia on Thursdays from 7-9 PM in the lower level bar. Free to play with great prizes. Winners can win up to $40 in gift cards to Glass Nickel.
Thursday Trivia Night hosted by @Premier Trivia. Sign up at 6:30 PM, trivia starts at 7:00 PM. Free to play.
@Americas Pub Quiz weekly Trivia Night every Thursday at 7:00 PM. Top winning teams receive gift cards.
@OutSpoken Entertainment trivia
Trivia night every Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Free to attend. Hosted by Premier Trivia with questions ranging from general knowledge to cult-classic deep-dives. Weekly prizes awarded.
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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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